Movie review
October 16, 2024 · 127 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
Smile 2 is a psychological horror sequel following pop star Skye Riley as she prepares for a world tour and becomes haunted by the Smile curse amid escalating trauma, addiction struggles, and the pressures of fame. The story centers on her mental unraveling and confrontation with guilt from her past. Queer representation appears visibly through a supporting gay assistant character.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Smile 2.
Woke representation / casting
gay assistant character visible
Woke political dialogue
no political dialogue
Identity-driven story themes
queer elements in minor roles
Western institutional / cultural critique
fame industry pressures shown
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
minor fringe comments only, no widespread woke complaints
Production
Creator track record context
no relevant prior work is cited
