Movie review
March 17, 2021 · 96 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
Teen drama following high schooler Vada as she processes grief and isolation after surviving a school shooting. Vada forms intense bonds with fellow survivors Mia and Quinton while struggling with family and friends. The story includes a prominent queer romance and sex scene between leads Vada and Mia as part of their trauma-driven emotional arc.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for The Fallout.
Woke representation / casting
Queer sex scene and romance between two main female leads is prominently featured.
Woke political dialogue
Minor activist subplot with one side character; overall no heavy ideological speeches.
Identity-driven story themes
Queer identity exploration through Vada and Mia's relationship is a major narrative driver.
Western institutional / cultural critique
No activist framing of institutions; focuses on personal responses.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Production
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Absent; no backlash claiming the title pushes forced identity politics.
Creator track record context
No relevant prior work cited.
