
Movie review
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Woke Score
Lower is better
Breakdown
Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
Representation / casting choices
Supporting roles feature ethnic diversity in professional positions such as a Black computer specialist and Latina dinosaur doctor, plus capable women in action scenes. These fit the contemporary setting and story needs without clear signaling or source mismatches.
Political / ideological dialogue
One direct "nasty woman" line references Trump, and Senate scenes debate dinosaur rescue with light political framing. These moments are brief and secondary to the dinosaur action.
Identity-driven story themes
The narrative centers on genetic ethics, corporate greed, and human hubris with dinosaurs as the focus. Female competence appears but without emphasis on gender struggles or identity messaging.
Institutional / cultural critique
The film criticizes greedy corporations and military interests wanting weaponized dinosaurs, with most villains shown as white men. This follows classic thriller tropes rather than modern activist framing of systemic patriarchy, whiteness, or cultural institutions.
