Never Say Never Again sticks to the classic Bond formula. Characters are driven by their roles and personalities, not by identity politics. There’s no obvious effort to force representation or distract from the central spy narrative with ideological messaging. If anything, it’s an old-school action film that emphasizes storytelling over ticking boxes.

The film portrays traditional masculinity and classic Bond charm, tuxedos, gadgets, suave confidence. While some might find it dated today, it doesn’t attack or undermine family, religion, or traditional values. If anything, its cultural approach feels like a period piece, unashamedly reflective of early 1980s norms.

Alternative viewpoints aren’t mocked; instead, the story exists in a world where classic heroism is the standard. There’s no visible effort to villainize traditional perspectives or force all characters into modern ideological consensus. It’s a straightforward spy yarn, not a soapbox for progressive talking points.