Under the Banner of Heaven (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

89%

Under the Banner of Heaven2022

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

"Under the Banner of Heaven" leans heavily into modern ideological critiques of religion and tradition, at the expense of balanced storytelling. It lands high on the woke scale thanks to its one-sided perspective, lack of nuance, and evident prioritization of progressive messaging over narrative complexity.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Hyper Woke

What is this?

The show’s focus on religious extremism and its depiction of gender and identity sometimes appear to take precedence over nuanced storytelling. Diverse characters are often portrayed in overly innocent or victimized roles, with less attention to character flaws or natural growth.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Religion, specifically Mormonism and patriarchal family dynamics, are largely depicted as sources of backwardness and harm. Traditional values and faith are repeatedly shown in a highly critical or negative light, rarely with nuance or sympathy.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews, such as sincere religious conviction or traditional family structures, are almost always associated with villainy, ignorance, or violence. There’s very little balance or genuine debate around these themes.

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

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.