Ugly (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

"Ugly" is about as non-woke as modern cinema gets, keeping the focus on raw storytelling and challenging, flawed characters with minimal ideological intrusion.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Ugly" is a gritty crime thriller that prioritizes storytelling and character depth over checkbox representation. The focus rests heavily on realistic, flawed individuals and a morally ambiguous plot rather than on identity-driven casting or ideological messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film deals with dysfunctional family dynamics and imperfect parenthood, but these are explored as personal failings rather than as critiques of broader institutions like religion or traditional values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s little to no evidence of ideological uniformity or the mocking of alternative worldviews. The characters reflect personal flaws and gray morality rather than political caricatures.

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