Vaathi (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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Vaathi2023

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What We Think

Vaathi is refreshingly non-woke by modern cinema standards, grounded in its regional culture, featuring a classic underdog narrative, and largely steering clear of trendy ideological messaging or box-ticking representation. A palate cleanser for those tired of Hollywood's usual playbook.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Vaathi mostly centers on educational corruption and the struggles of an underdog teacher, sticking closely to its narrative rather than pushing identity politics. Characters are developed for their roles, and there's little sense that identity overrides story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film upholds traditional values like respect for teachers, family connections, and the importance of moral character, rarely undermining cultural foundations. Masculinity and tradition are treated with respect and not portrayed as outdated or wrong.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Vaathi is not concerned with the usual woke talking points: gender, sexuality, or race. Instead, the debate is framed around socioeconomic issues within the education system. Alternative or traditional viewpoints aren’t mocked or sidelined.

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