Youth in Revolt (2009) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Youth in Revolt2009

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What We Think

More irreverent than 'woke,' 'Youth in Revolt' delivers teen mischief by poking fun at everyone equally, without indulging in modern ideological sermonizing. Not much for the woke radar to latch onto here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

'Youth in Revolt' sticks with its quirky coming-of-age story and maintains character-driven humor without shoehorning in excessive identity politics or scripted diversity. The film is more about adolescent chaos and romance than pushing ideology. Forced representation or identity-first casting is not at the forefront.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family structures are lampooned, but that’s par for the comedic course rather than ideological subversion. Masculinity is more awkward than attacked, and there’s little overt moralizing against religion, tradition, or cultural institutions. Social commentary seems incidental rather than agenda-driven.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s some gentle mockery of certain adult stereotypes, but the movie doesn’t set out to demonize traditional perspectives. If anything, it's a satire of dysfunctional adolescence. The film’s world is too absurd to sustain a credible ideological monoculture.

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