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Fatman Is Lean on Wokeness
Not enough people have seen this movie. I love traditional Christmas films, but if you want to add something unorthodox to the usual classics, I highly recommend Fatman (2020). It's a unique black comedy with fantastic turns by the always-great Walton Goggins and an on-his-game Mel Gibson as the titular Santa. It's a bit bloodier than Miracle on 34th Street, but it actually carries a good message and honors the Christmas spirit.
I consider myself very sensitive to wokeness, but nothing about this movie bothered me. Some may be annoyed by the fact that Mrs. Claus is played by a black actress with a British accent, citing forced race-swapping. Perhaps, but I really enjoyed her performance, and found the relationship between these Clauses to be very charming and "realistic." The only other thing worth mentioning is a scene which shows photos of some parents whose kids got gifts from Santa. We see a female firefighter whose daughter received a toy fire truck, and then a male chef whose son received a toy oven. A little eye-rolly maybe, but no major crime. Otherwise, just your run-of-the-mill, violent dark comedy starring "Chris" Kringle.
Created: 12-01-2022
It was actually pretty good, no wokeness
I went into this movie not really expecting much, but was actually pleasantly surprised. It had a decent story of reconciliation, reconnection, and healing from family trauma framed around the Christmas holiday. It didn't come off half baked or hokey, and the film was well shot.
No wokeness detected that I could tell.
Created: 12-01-2022
Woke free masterpiece
A poignant story about grief and loss, with charming characters and stunning scenes. I understand some people will not “get it” at first, but stay until the end, and you will have closure. Remember it’s about those left behind, not those who “left”. The finale stays with you for a long, long time.
Shoutout to Liv Tyler in the best role of her career, as devastatingly sad and angry Meg.
Created: 11-29-2022
Running down that hill
Good to see some debate between reviewers but I’m in the ‘started well but woke AF by season 3’ camp.
Created: 11-29-2022
Woke because it had to be.
I loved this movie so much! Sure there was a ton of woke, but it had to do that. The whole point of the black panther movies are to have a black superhero. If you dont mind the woke, great watch.
Created: 11-29-2022
WOKE FREE MASTERPIECE!!!!
I went to see this movie with my family over thanksgiving and we all loved it! No woke at all, just murder, mystery, and Daniel Craig. A breath of fresh air for people like us.
Created: 11-29-2022
Ok hear me out-
There are a couple woke elements, but it doesn't ruin the overall story like it has with disney. There is a gay character, the subtle twang of feminism, and the occasional "black people are oppressed". FANTASTIC show nonetheless.
Created: 11-29-2022
And of course
And of course lots of semi-naked men and no semi-naked women because… feminism : |
Created: 11-29-2022
Very good show
Haniwa and Wren are annoying and overpowered (although they do have a concrete advantage), Kofun is usually an emasculated wuss, and sometimes the ones who can see are an analogy to minorities — but all in all, it’s surprisingly not woke. The respect they have for their patriarch is refreshing to watch. The villain is one of a kind — I’d watch for her alone.
Created: 11-29-2022
Woke free
Superb storyline with magnificent acting. This one is a masterpiece.
Created: 11-29-2022
Has its cool moments, but it’s a wokefest
Most seasons are heavy on wokeism (Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Cult, Death Valley), some are lighter on it (Roanoake, Apocalypse, 1984), and others are on the moderate side (Murder House, Asylum, Red Tide). All in all, a few seasons are a very good ride, like Asylum, Roanoke and 1984, while others, like Coven and Apocalypse, can be somewhat watchable — if you can get past the campiness.
Created: 11-29-2022
A Christmas Story Wokeless
Like a lot of people, I consider A Christmas Story (1983) a holiday classic. This proper sequel arrives almost four decades later and falls quite a bit short of "classic" status. Not enough laughs, uneven execution of story, and using forced nostalgia to rest on its laurels are my biggest complaints with this one. Additionally, it has a pretty heavy premise, so this film is not quite as lighthearted and innocent as the original. That said, A Christmas Story Christmas (2022) has some funny moments, a handful of charming performances, and ultimately a lot of heart. Most importantly, there's not a trace of wokeness. The film gets better as it progresses, and I would watch it again. I recommend it to anyone looking for a woke-free, family-friendly Christmas movie. Just don't pressure this one to live up to its predecessor. Add at least one point to my rating if nostalgia and callbacks alone carry you farther than they carry me.
Created: 11-29-2022
