Movie review
March 3, 2021 · 110 min · PG-13
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
A shy 16-year-old girl publishes an anonymous zine to call out sexism and harassment at her high school, sparking a feminist movement among the students. Inspired by her mother's riot grrrl past, she leads a walkout protesting a jock's alleged rape and school inaction. The story highlights girl empowerment and activism with explicit feminist themes and visible LGBTQ+ representation.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Moxie.
Woke representation / casting
Diverse casting emphasizes multi-racial activist girls plus trans character played by trans actress with identity issues featured
Woke political dialogue
Explicit feminist rhetoric calling out patriarchy, sexism, and toxic masculinity in school setting
Identity-driven story themes
Core narrative is the protagonist's feminist awakening and girl-led rebellion against sexism
Western institutional / cultural critique
High school and boys portrayed as enforcing patriarchal oppression and ignoring female victims
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Production
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Some media backlash labeling the film woke on steroids and politically correct feminist propaganda
Creator track record context
Amy Poehler has a track record of feminist activism and women's rights projects
