: The script pits Stu’s emotional intelligence and aversion to violence against Vic’s "punch first, ask questions later" philosophy.
: Some reviewers noted a hypocrisy in this theme, suggesting that while the film mocks Vic's toxic traits, it ultimately validates them by rewarding Stu for becoming more violent. Stuber 2019: Review - Vulture Stuber (2019)
One of the film's more ambitious, if unevenly executed, elements is its commentary on modern masculinity. : The script pits Stu’s emotional intelligence and