The Strays (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

83%

The Strays2023

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What We Think

The Strays delivers a heavy dose of modern identity themes, with little patience for traditional values or dissenting voices. Viewers seeking subtlety or pluralism will find little here, this is a textbook example of a film designed for woke sensibilities.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film centers on identity, race, and privilege, frequently prioritizing these themes over individual character depth or organic narrative development. Some characters seem crafted to represent broad social issues rather than authentic personalities, often leading to on-the-nose messaging instead of genuine drama.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family and community structures are depicted as stifling or problematic, with the lead portrayed as rejecting her background for a more socially 'acceptable' identity. Traditional values take a clear back seat, and moments of subversion are woven throughout the storyline.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives and nuances regarding race, class, and personal responsibility are minimized. The viewpoint of the film remains ideologically consistent, with dissenting attitudes largely relegated to negative roles or ignored altogether.

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