"Plane" keeps its focus on suspense and action rather than checking identity boxes. Characters are defined by their actions and skills, not the latest social trend. Casting and character arcs seem driven by story needs, not diversity requirements. There’s little evidence of forced representation or unrealistic competence handed out for ideological reasons. It’s refreshingly no-nonsense in an era of overstuffed messaging.

Traditional virtues like courage, leadership, and responsibility are front-and-center. There’s no sneaky undermining of the basics, masculinity isn’t mocked and family connections are depicted as important. The film isn’t interested in relitigating cultural or religious values; it simply delivers an old-school survival thriller. No revisionist history or agenda-driven subplots in sight here.

The story doesn’t waste time turning traditional values into punchlines or making the 'bad guys' out of people with dissenting views. There are clear heroes and villains, but ideology isn’t at the front of the narrative. The film largely avoids the Hollywood echo chamber, offering a straightforward, pluralistic adventure.