The film centers on identity-driven casting and many jokes hinge on intersecting race, gender, and sexual orientation themes. Personality, skill, and authentic romance seem secondary to box-checking for representation. Meanwhile, some lead characters come across as flawless or hyper-competent, rather than realistically flawed, which reduces narrative tension.

Traditional family structures barely make an appearance, and any hint of classic masculinity gets reinterpreted for laughs or sidelined entirely. The script often pokes fun at old-school holiday traditions in favor of more modern social commentary, which could be seen as intentionally undermining cultural touchstones like family and tradition.

Anyone holding traditional views is depicted as out-of-touch, unrealistic, or played for comic relief. The film leans heavily into one prevailing worldview, with virtually no meaningful dissent or pluralism; it’s as if the entire cast went through the same Twitter feed for their opinions.