The Shallows (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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The Shallows2016

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What We Think

The Shallows is a good example of non-woke entertainment, focusing on suspense and personal struggle without any noticeable agenda. Survival, resilience, and human frailty remain the core, with no tokenism or preachy undertone.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film focuses on a suspenseful, straightforward survival story with an emphasis on resilience and personal struggle. The protagonist's abilities are skill-based and not presented in an over-the-top, unrealistic way. Casting and storytelling choices seem driven by narrative needs, not forced ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values like family and perseverance are present, with no apparent attempt to undermine religion, masculinity, or cultural norms. The main character's femininity is not weaponized against traditional gender roles, but presented as part of the story.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews are not addressed or caricatured. The movie seems refreshingly free from overt ideological messaging, sticking closely to the thriller genre rather than social commentary.

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