The Trouble with Harry (1955) | How Woke Is It?

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The Trouble with Harry1955

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"The Trouble with Harry" is about as non-woke as you can get, a mid-century black comedy untouched by the identity-focused storytelling gripping Hollywood today. It's refreshingly apolitical and relies on good old-fashioned character and plot.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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"The Trouble with Harry" keeps its narrative focused squarely on its offbeat, darkly comic murder mystery. Characterization is rooted in personality and quirks, rather than identity politics, so narrative integrity remains almost untouched by modern ideological trends.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There's no subversion of traditional values here. Religion, family, and gender roles are presented in the straightforward, sometimes playful manner typical of 1950s cinema. No attempt is made to rewrite or criticize foundational cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives aren't villainized, because ideological debates are absent altogether. The film’s humor and premise sidestep any heavy-handed commentary; it's content to be a quirky story, not a social lecture.

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