The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty2013

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What We Think

‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards. It’s an earnest adventure with classic themes, hardly engaging in any of Hollywood’s typical ideological posturing.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film prioritizes character development and storytelling over emphasizing identity politics. Walter’s journey is rooted in personal growth and adventure, not platforming ideology or forcing diversity for its own sake. Characters are genuine and fit the story’s context without obvious virtue signaling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Themes such as family, purpose, and traditional perseverance are treated with respect. Masculinity is not ridiculed or deconstructed, Walter finds strength through action and courage. There’s no major agenda against cultural or historical foundations here.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s little to no overt mocking of alternative worldviews. The film doesn’t push a particular political or social ideology; instead, it’s a pretty universal story about overcoming one’s fears. Traditional perspectives aren’t villainized.

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