Wings (1927) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

Wings1927

In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected speech. These reviews reflect personal opinions and not statements of fact.

What We Think

Wings is about as non-woke as you can get: a straightforward, patriotic tale from a bygone era, blissfully free of modern identity politics. That said, don’t expect any progressive themes, it’s a relic of its time, not a movie made to check today’s cultural boxes.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Wings is a classic World War I epic, centering on themes of heroism, sacrifice, and camaraderie. Characters are crafted for storytelling rather than checked boxes, and the plot is driven by believable relationships and personal stakes, not ideology or tokenism. Representation mirrors the era's norms, certainly not modern sensibilities.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film upholds traditional values, emphasizing patriotism, masculine bravery, and the bonds of both friendship and heterosexual romance. There’s no subversion of gender roles or revisionism; it reflects the cultural and moral attitudes of its time without apology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Wings embodies the worldview prevalent in the 1920s, focusing on loyalty, duty, and honor. Alternative perspectives aren’t explored, but this is consistent with films of its era rather than a suppression of dissenting voices. There’s nothing resembling modern ideological groupthink.

User Reviews

No user reviews received yet.

Please leave a review and let the world know what you think.
Your review will be kept completely anonymous.

Your Review

Comments

Users Also Viewed

Movie poster for Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness

Movie poster for The Life of Jimmy Dolan

Movie poster for The Pursuit of Happiness

Disclaimer: In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected as a form of free speech and freedom of expression. The reviews and commentary on this site represent personal opinions and interpretations. They are not statements of fact and should not be taken as factual claims about any individual, company, or creative work.