The film is a documentary focused on the U.S. practices regarding torture during the war on terror. While it largely sticks to its investigative purpose, the narrative seems to lean heavily into its critique, perhaps at the expense of a more balanced presentation. Identity politics aren't front-and-center, but the angle skews toward ideological critique rather than open-ended inquiry.

Taxi to the Dark Side is highly critical of the U.S. military, national security apparatus, and inherent trust in governmental institutions. It frames traditional Western institutions and moral frameworks as deeply flawed or compromised, which some viewers may see as undermining cultural foundations like patriotism or religious morality.

The film is quite pointed in its worldview. Alternative perspectives, particularly those defending or contextualizing the policies under scrutiny, are largely sidelined. The documentary operates within a narrow ideological lane, with little room for sincere opposition or non-critical voices.