Movie review
November 22, 2022 · 126 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
Lady Chatterley's Lover is a 2022 Netflix adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's novel following aristocratic Lady Constance Chatterley, whose husband is left impotent and paralyzed after World War I. She begins a passionate affair with the estate gamekeeper, discovering intense physical and emotional fulfillment. The narrative centers on her sexual awakening and pursuit of personal desire over societal expectations. Director framing and non-binary casting add visible emphasis on female agency and bodily pleasure.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Lady Chatterley's Lover.
Woke representation / casting
Non-binary actor Emma Corrin cast as the lead female character with director noting strategic choice for gender perspectives.
Woke political dialogue
No modern activist or ideological dialogue present.
Identity-driven story themes
Female sexual liberation and personal agency against societal norms drive the core story and character arc.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Historical class tensions and restrictive marriage norms critiqued per source material.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Minimal fringe social media comments on casting; no major or widespread woke backlash.
Creator track record context
Director has feminist-themed prior work and frames this title around female body autonomy and pleasure.
Production
