I think it portrayed him as a pathetic loser who is wrapped up in conspiracy theories and blames everyone else for his miseries. It’s more relevant today than it was in the 90s.
It did treat some of the violence in a comedic way, with the happy-meal cutoff that sets him off, the hair trigger gun and accidental bazooka firing... but if it didn’t lighten it up a little, it would have been a dreadfully dreary film.
I get that it’s not for everyone... but just because one finds dark humour distasteful should not take away from the film itself. It was a a good film... but not for everyone.
Ohnits a great film but you hit the nail on the head with the problems.