Don't Think Twice puts character and story first, focusing on the friendships and ambitions of improv comedians. The film doesn't prioritize identity or use diversity as a narrative crutch; its cast and conflicts are grounded in realism rather than ideology. No obvious box-checking or forced representation is present, making it refreshingly non-woke by modern Hollywood standards.

Traditional themes like friendship, loyalty, and ambition drive the plot. Masculinity, femininity, and family are depicted unpretentiously, with no heavy-handed subversion or mocking of classical values. The story doesn't undermine cultural foundations or paint traditional institutions as backward, it simply presents a slice of life for young creatives.

The movie is generally pluralistic, depicting different personalities and ambitions without reducing dissenting perspectives to straw men. Alternative viewpoints, personal flaws, and disagreements are shown with sincerity and nuance rather than being villainized. There’s little ideological preaching or monoculture present.