'Bill Burr Comedy Attacks All Things Correct' Says Times

Facing 'woke' culture, comic rails against modern parenting.

Comedian Bill Burr's directorial debut, 'Old Dads', internet individuals railing against the modern world and specifically today's 'woke' culture.
The plot follows three middle-aged friends, performed by Bill Burr, Bobby Cannavale, and Bokeem Woodbine, navigating later life parenting amidst a world of changing cultural norms and societal expectations.
Burr's character, Jack, struggles with adjustment as he encounters the hypersensitivities of millennial parents and an 'ultra-progressive' private school environment for his child.
The film also delves into themes of workplace culture with a millennial CEO drastically changing the protagonists' vintage sportswear company, leading to job loss for the main characters.
While offering pointed satire against highly progressive ideologies, reviews highlight Burr's character's excessive rage as a stumbling block in communicating the film's message more effectively.
Despite some critique pointing out the film’s lacking humor and flawed character execution, others applaud Burr's perceptive insights into the complex cultural landscape of modern parenting and societal change.