Tommy Boy (1995) | How Woke Is It?

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Tommy Boy1995

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What We Think

Tommy Boy is a relic from a less ‘woke’ Hollywood era, funny, unpretentious, and unburdened by modern ideological obsessions. If you’re tired of films with obvious agendas, this one is for you.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Tommy Boy is a classic comedy where the story revolves around genuine character flaws, growth, and relationships. Identity politics are virtually nonexistent, and casting choices are based on comedic fit rather than checking boxes. You get the sense this film is more interested in making you laugh than in making a statement.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Family, hard work, and loyalty are not only respected but are central to the plot. Masculinity isn’t mocked, and traditional values are portrayed positively. There is no lecturing or subversion of cultural norms, making it rare by today’s standards.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints aren’t villainized; in fact, characters have disagreements and learn from one another. There’s a total lack of the typical modern ‘everyone must agree on the new dogma’ effect you see nowadays. It’s refreshingly pluralistic for a comedy.

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