Three Kings puts its story and characters first, focusing on the chaos of post-Gulf War Iraq without shoehorning in modern identity politics. The casting and characterization feel organic to the plot and setting, with no sense identities were forced for ideological reasons. The characters are flawed, multi-dimensional, and not sanitized for political correctness.

While the film questions the morality of war and pokes fun at American authority, it doesn't aggressively undermine traditional values. Masculinity is depicted through flawed but authentically brave men. Religion and family aren't the focus, but there's no overt agenda to mock or diminish them. The social commentary leans critical but is more anti-war than anti-tradition.

Three Kings offers some healthy skepticism toward U.S. intervention but doesn't beat viewers over the head with one worldview. The perspectives of soldiers and Iraqi civilians are portrayed with a reasonable amount of nuance and debate. There's critique, but not monolithic messaging or demonization of alternative or non-woke viewpoints.