Totally Killer tosses in diverse casting and identity-driven moments that feel more obligatory than organic. The emphasis on main characters' traits, especially in scenes poking fun at the '80s, sometimes overpowers genuine character growth and story tension. Merit and realism take a backseat to modern representation priorities, which becomes quite obvious to the seasoned viewer.

The film consistently lampoons '80s social norms, including gender roles, family dynamics, and attitudes toward morality, treating them as inherently outdated or harmful. Modern sensibilities are showcased as unquestionably superior, which subtly undermines the cultural foundations from which the film is supposedly drawing its nostalgic energy.

There’s little room for sincere alternative perspectives; traditional ideas either get mocked or used as punchlines. Dissenters from modern progressive values are painted with broad caricature strokes, making it tough to find any true ideological diversity within the film’s worldview.