Vikram Vedha (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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Vikram Vedha2017

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What We Think

'Vikram Vedha' is refreshingly non-woke. Its focus is on nuanced storytelling rather than checking ideological boxes. If anything, it’s a reminder that compelling narratives don’t need a social justice checklist to keep audiences engaged.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Vikram Vedha' prioritizes tightly written characters and a morally complex story based on folklore, with character arcs driven more by ethical dilemmas than by identity factors. There’s no sign of tokenism or forced representation, and the casting fits both tone and realism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film draws inspiration from Indian folklore (Vikram-Betaal) and weaves in themes of family, loyalty, and morality. Traditional values are engaged thoughtfully rather than undermined or mocked, and gender roles remain fairly conventional throughout.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative viewpoints are explored; both leads, cop and criminal, are given moral complexity. The film refrains from caricaturing traditional perspectives, instead posing ethical questions without demanding one-sided ideological conformity.

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