This Is 40 (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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This Is 402012

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What We Think

This Is 40 pretty much skips the woke checklist. It’s a character-driven family comedy that lampoons everyone equally, with little to no ideological agenda. Traditional dynamics are poked fun at, not subverted, making it a refreshingly non-woke outing by today’s standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film keeps its focus firmly on relatable, flawed, middle-aged characters and their family struggles. Characters aren't defined by identity politics, but by their quirks and problems, offering a genuine narrative without overt forced representation or perfect protagonists.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family dynamics, marriage, and the chaos of parenting are front and center, with a comedic, sometimes critical lens, but not undermined. Masculinity and femininity are lampooned equally, in a very non-woke fashion, poking fun at both parents’ foibles rather than subverting gender roles.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There are a variety of flawed adult viewpoints, and the film doesn’t mock or villainize traditional perspectives. It’s much more focused on midlife and family humor than pushing any ideological narrative.

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