But the fact that this movie is smart enough to swallow that argument and then play it out as a central conflict is part of its charm; so too is the fact that it spins it up into a more broad critique of society, sort of a thinly veiled, more deliriously silly, all - Lego version of Brave New World, where fitting in and having fun hide something more sinister. (nationalpost.com)
It fits with Labour's broader critique of him and in that sense is logical, but it's also wrong. (labour-uncut.co.uk)
On this point, Bono would reply that his goal is actually more modest than a broad critique of Western affluence and entertainment. (religion-online.org)