The film appears to prioritize representation over original MIB chemistry, with the female lead (Tessa Thompson) presented as hyper-competent and rarely challenged. Personality and skill development often take a back seat to her identity, making character growth feel shallow. Forced representation is especially evident given the departure from the franchise’s prior dynamic.

Traditional masculine roles are notably softened, with Hemsworth’s Agent H portrayed as bumbling while the female lead excels without plausible setbacks. The film lightly mocks established gender roles and implicitly elevates modern ideological themes over classic MIB irreverence, undermining nostalgic cultural aspects.

Dissenting perspectives are virtually nonexistent; everyone seems in lockstep with modern identity politics. Traditional viewpoints are confined to tired caricatures or gently lampooned, with no real internal ideological conflict or pluralism. The film lacks sincere representation of alternative worldviews.