The Pest (1997) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

12%

The Pest1997

In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected speech. These reviews reflect personal opinions and not statements of fact.

What We Think

The Pest is a relic of the pre-woke era, prioritizing slapstick over social messaging. It pokes fun across the board rather than championing any particular modern ideology, making it quite non-woke by current standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film's narrative leans heavily on broad comedy and caricature but does not appear to sacrifice its plot for ideology or heavy-handed messaging. Characters are portrayed for laughs rather than as vehicles for identity politics, and diversity is woven in for comedic effect rather than to check boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional family, masculinity, and cultural themes are largely played for slapstick or satire. There are some jokes that would be considered off-limits in today's Hollywood, and the film often treats cultural and gender topics irreverently, without signaling an agenda to upend traditional values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives are played for comedy without serious ideological messages. Satire is applied broadly without obvious moralizing or villainizing traditional perspectives, making space for variety in tone and target.

User Reviews

No user reviews received yet.

Please leave a review and let the world know what you think.
Your review will be kept completely anonymous.

Your Review

Comments

Users Also Viewed

Movie poster for My Best Friend's Wedding

38%

15%

15%

Disclaimer: In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected as a form of free speech and freedom of expression. The reviews and commentary on this site represent personal opinions and interpretations. They are not statements of fact and should not be taken as factual claims about any individual, company, or creative work.