Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Representation / casting choices

Main cast matches the established older white British female characters from the TV series with no forced diversity, gender/race swaps, or identity signaling; one supporting role drew yellowface accusations but was a deliberate satirical Scottish character, not a diversity push.

Political / ideological dialogue

No explicit activist speeches or left-wing messaging; a minor subplot uses crude, mocking humor about a gender transition rather than affirming or exploring identity politics.

Identity-driven story themes

Story focuses on two women’s chaotic, self-destructive friendship and hedonism with no arcs centered on gender, race, sexuality, or modern social justice; characters remain comically flawed rather than empowered icons.

Institutional / cultural critique

Light, affectionate satire of fashion, celebrity, and rich excess without modern activist framing of patriarchy, capitalism, toxic masculinity, or systemic Western flaws.