Netflix | Release Date: December 10, 2021
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OhGodDec 12, 2021
This film is yet another reminder to me of how very little "critic's" opinions ought to matter, or are actually worth in terms of steering anyone toward second-guessing their viewing choices.

While it starts out somewhat slowly, it
This film is yet another reminder to me of how very little "critic's" opinions ought to matter, or are actually worth in terms of steering anyone toward second-guessing their viewing choices.

While it starts out somewhat slowly, it surprisingly grows and develops into a poignant picture of humanity in all its hilarity and horribleness.

So good, I laughed, I cried, I loved it!
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HharingDec 11, 2021
Really funny, jonah hill steals the show, it is has a lot to say, and can come accross as condescending, but if you can get past that there are great actors giving great performances in a story that is easily digestable but still has a wholeReally funny, jonah hill steals the show, it is has a lot to say, and can come accross as condescending, but if you can get past that there are great actors giving great performances in a story that is easily digestable but still has a whole lot to say Expand
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JhonnataDec 13, 2021
This cannot be called a movie. Cats is a masterpiece close to this aberration
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moviemitch96Dec 10, 2021
From director Adam McKay ('Anchorman', 'Talladega Nights', 'Step Brothers' and more recent political comedies such as 'The Big Short' and 'Vice') comes this scathing apocalyptic political satire focusing on two scientists (Leonardo DiCaprioFrom director Adam McKay ('Anchorman', 'Talladega Nights', 'Step Brothers' and more recent political comedies such as 'The Big Short' and 'Vice') comes this scathing apocalyptic political satire focusing on two scientists (Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence) who discover a comet that is on a direct collision course with planet Earth that will destroy and annihilate everyone and everything. Together, the two embark on a wide and extensive media tour to try and warn the world about its impending doom, but unfortunately the government, the president and her Chief-of-staff son (a very Trump-like Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill), and most people don't seem to care or want to listen to them. I had mixed feelings going into this one. The premise sounded absurd (which I know was kinda the point), but I still remained skeptical about if it would be able to be pulled off effectively. But with the amount of talent that's stacked to the wall here, from a-list actors such as DiCaprio and Lawrence, along with supporting players such as Hill, Streep, Cate Blanchett, Timothee Chalamet, etc.) along with star musicians such as Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi, you'd think even they'd be able to churn out something even halfway decent or worthwhile. But man oh man, that could NOT be further from the case! This farce of a film is an absolute cringefest from start to finish, is thoroughly unfunny and tries WAY too hard for its own good and seemingly resorts to characters screaming and shouting at each other whenever the jokes run out, and is just downright painful to sit through in so many ways. I absolutely could not care less how socially relevant this film is supposed to be, nor how spot on it is with its commentary on our ignorance of world issues and the political climate that seemingly does little to nothing to address or fix them. Had the film been much shorter, it could've made this mess of a film only slightly more tolerable, but at nearly two and a half hours, this film WAAAYYY overstays its welcome, not that it was welcome for very long, cause even at an hour and a half, I guarantee this film still would've been equally as grating on me, and the film's end and final act just added insult to injury with the whole ordeal. Overall, the bottom line is this: not only is this easily my worst film of the year, it's quite honestly one of THE worst films I've seen in years! It's not funny in the slightest, runs out of jokes (if I can even call them that) within the first half hour, and completely wastes its talented cast with a horrible, aimless, and obnoxious film that thinks it's so smug and slick. Well news flash: it's not. Expand
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SydmwswyApr 25, 2022
Movie starts with true relationships and continues ...to design a good and artistic picture .... This is a film not Inception that is artificial... Of Course I am fan of Nolan.
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NobbsyJan 8, 2022
Why does this dark, funny well constructed movie with top rated STARs receive so many luke-warm and even negative reviews from men and woman paid to appraise movies? Don't get it. Bad user reviews are easier to understand as they appear toWhy does this dark, funny well constructed movie with top rated STARs receive so many luke-warm and even negative reviews from men and woman paid to appraise movies? Don't get it. Bad user reviews are easier to understand as they appear to come from the same crowd that is satirized in the movie. But the critics? Don't get it. Ignore them. This is the best movie of 2021, in my opinion. The fact that it appears on Netflix, rather than theatres, should not be held against it. The more people who see this film the better. It is that important. Expand
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max_gradientJan 6, 2022
Hilarious, and sad at the same time, because it's so fitting... Great writing, great acting... One of my favorite movies of the year.
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Rebecca31Jan 11, 2022
Adam McKay has managed to create a funny, satirical disaster movie that is the most accurate depiction of what would happen if today's world was faced with the 100% chance of an asteroid destroying earth. The reaction to the world's imminentAdam McKay has managed to create a funny, satirical disaster movie that is the most accurate depiction of what would happen if today's world was faced with the 100% chance of an asteroid destroying earth. The reaction to the world's imminent end is both hilarious and terrifying. Don't Look Up may not be for everyone but I loved it.

Astronomers Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) and Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) make the terrifying discovery that a comet is heading straight for earth and without immediate action this "planet killer" will end life as they know it in 6 months. After a dissatisfying meeting with President Meryl Streep the two astronomers go on a media tour to warn the world of their discovery. They are left further shocked when the entire population doesn't seem to care that an asteroid is hurtling towards earth.

If I could sum up Don't Look Up in one word it would be chaotic. Very much drawing a lot of inspiration from real life events you're left feeling like "oh sh!t, this is scarily close to how we'd react to an incoming asteroid, we really are all gonna die." It's a darkly funny take on a genre that's been done again and again. Rather than a disaster movie with "insert generic end of the world catastrophe here" that can only be saved by a rugged Gerard Butler type action hero, Don't Look Up sets up the end of the world scenario and then focuses on how humans as a whole react or rather don't react. Also taking in the impact of social media, corrupt politicians and billionaires looking to seize on the opportunity. Along with Adam McKay's witty script you also has a wonderful star studded cast, so what's not to love? After the last two years I needed a good laugh and Don't Look Up certainly did the trick.

What more do I need to say? If you haven't already taken the time over the Christmas break to watch Don't Look Up then be sure to check it out. It might be a little dragged out in the beginning but I assure you it's worth the wait. Recommended for all those film buffs who love a good disaster movie.
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MESMURDAJan 9, 2022
Perfection! Everyone must see the new Idiocracy movie! It is truly a mirror.
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benjanzenFeb 28, 2022
Don't Look Up is one of my favourite movies of the year. It's a painfully accurate and sad dissection of our world today and how the agenda of those in power impacts us. 

McKay manages to balance levity with tragedy, keeping the story fun
Don't Look Up is one of my favourite movies of the year. It's a painfully accurate and sad dissection of our world today and how the agenda of those in power impacts us. 

McKay manages to balance levity with tragedy, keeping the story fun and comedic while still invoking such stress and frustration. This ensemble of A-list stars do not disappoint, and all do a fantastic job elevating this material. Leonardo DiCaprio is, once again, a standout, and gives one of my favourite performances of the year. 

It definitely isn't clever or subtle, and not all of the technical choices worked for me, but I still thoroughly enjoyed myself with this one.
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RoarFJan 3, 2022
I would just prefer a meteorite hitting earth than to ever have to match this movie again.

I’ll watch Armageddon again tomorrow to wash away the bad taste of this one…
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JKNLMar 2, 2022
Good entertainment, funny, absurd and engaging. An enjoyable escape if you're able to lean into it, which I eagerly did.
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ReaddirApr 3, 2022
The film is just super, the idea, the plot, the music, the actors are just great
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FilmanwaltJan 2, 2022
Absurd, bizarre and still a mixture of a lot of truth paired with sometimes hellish sarcasm (also cynical?). If you watch the film you notice the parallels to the present day more and more from minute to minute (especially to the climateAbsurd, bizarre and still a mixture of a lot of truth paired with sometimes hellish sarcasm (also cynical?). If you watch the film you notice the parallels to the present day more and more from minute to minute (especially to the climate crisis, but in some ways the film also fits the pandemic) and therefore a funny film also creates other feelings such as sadness or anger to wake up.

It is about an imminent end of the world, which is accepted with seeing eyes due to lower motives. In addition, there are various real-time problems, as well as the power of social media, the falling apart of truths, facts are no longer evidence, etc.

The film shows the United States in particular the past few years, which culminated in a catastrophic presidency. The connection to the real world works extremely well for me and was not too artificial for me, rather it blended in well with the scenery.
Only occasionally were the stylistic devices of popping pictures or video overlays cut too much and too quickly for me.

Also, strange camera settings were chosen over and over again, which were not always sensible for me or whose message I probably did not understand.

Apart from that, the cast was brutal and was able to convince in many cases: DiCaprio works perfectly for me, Cate Blanchett was one of the best, Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill were "amusing" most of the time (you always had a bit of "anger") "in my stomach), Chris Evans was absolutely world-class ..... amazing .... I only liked Jennifer Lawrence partially, it was sometimes too much for me because I couldn't believe her. The bash dude really pissed me off (he should too), but it wasn’t fun at all, it was just annoying. Timothee Chalamet could have been cut away and clearly shortened at this point.

Overall, the film was shot strangely, but in a certain way very cleverly written and put together, unfortunately a bit too long. I've switched off briefly one or the other time, but in the end it's pretty consistent.

7/10 drones.
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AtylaUroDec 25, 2021
A great movie all should see. It is a perfect mix between humour and seriousness. It's funny(and sad) cus it's true..
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neiqovskiDec 24, 2021
Leonardo DiCaprio was great as always. He and Jennifer Lawrence has awesome chemistry. Movie was great and shows how big corpo’s will try to make a profit even though the world is ending. Similar to an ongoing event that we are experiencingLeonardo DiCaprio was great as always. He and Jennifer Lawrence has awesome chemistry. Movie was great and shows how big corpo’s will try to make a profit even though the world is ending. Similar to an ongoing event that we are experiencing right now which is climate change. Expand
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MTW1Dec 29, 2021
A lot of mixed reviews for this one I liked it though! Even if the climate crisis metaphor doesn't quite work, it's still a funny satirical look at the culture and politics that allows people to believe what they want, regardless of what theA lot of mixed reviews for this one I liked it though! Even if the climate crisis metaphor doesn't quite work, it's still a funny satirical look at the culture and politics that allows people to believe what they want, regardless of what the proper science says. I do wonder if some peoples opinion on this is influenced by how much they are willing to accept the severity of the climate crisis. Expand
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LumdogJan 3, 2022
It's about as edgy as a soft toy. It's the film equivalent of someone who likes to sniff their own farts....you can feel the smugness dripping off the screen. I'm all for satire, but no-one wants to be beaten over the head and preachedIt's about as edgy as a soft toy. It's the film equivalent of someone who likes to sniff their own farts....you can feel the smugness dripping off the screen. I'm all for satire, but no-one wants to be beaten over the head and preached to...ironically by the biggest hypocrites in the world (Hollywood celebrities). Every single character is unlikeable, an its such a shame because they had a great cast. Actors I normally love are annoying idiots here. Expand
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whaveDec 25, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty alright movie, not sure what the hate is all about. Maybe those haters are exactly the people who are offended for being called out because they consistently choose to believe snake oil salesmen instead of scientists. I mean, the conservative politician still talking about culture wars 5 minutes before total planetary annihilation is just spot on. This is exactly how I imagine it would go down. Expand
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MoarajDec 27, 2021
I love this movie, but it will be polarizing because it made me so uncomfortable. It will make most people very uncomfortable because it shines a very real spotlight on the sordid state of our democracy. It's funny throughout and the allegoryI love this movie, but it will be polarizing because it made me so uncomfortable. It will make most people very uncomfortable because it shines a very real spotlight on the sordid state of our democracy. It's funny throughout and the allegory of the meteor as a stand-in literally any catastrophe facing America captures how an inept, status-seeking, narcissistic leadership class could plausibly bicker through the impending doom of the country. Its tongue in cheek in just the right way. 9/10 Expand
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RMckayJan 2, 2022
Adam McKay strikes on a serious note once again, but with comedy. He is almost like a Vonnegut of film, taking heady themes and putting into layman's terms biting satire. Far from McKay's best, but still worth the watch just on themes alone,Adam McKay strikes on a serious note once again, but with comedy. He is almost like a Vonnegut of film, taking heady themes and putting into layman's terms biting satire. Far from McKay's best, but still worth the watch just on themes alone, plus great and subdued performance by Leo, which is refreshing to see. Ignore the bad reviews, it's just political disagreement. This is a satire on real life things that some people just don't want to acknowledge. Your going to see a lot of bad reviews for trolling reasons, ignore them. They could have trimmed maybe a half hour off it, but it's still a quality film by McKay. Expand
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Nano5922Dec 24, 2021
In a way, it is an interesting political satire and black comedy, but it seems to have forcibly increased the common SNL short story. Acting also has no significant charm or weight except for the main characters Leonardo DiCaprio and JenniferIn a way, it is an interesting political satire and black comedy, but it seems to have forcibly increased the common SNL short story. Acting also has no significant charm or weight except for the main characters Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. However, as a simple disaster comedy movie, the completeness is rather fine. Adam McKay's comedy directing and sense are alive, and the supporting actors may be wasteful, but the acting and Jennifer Lawrence were as good as the main characters DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. The problem is that the satire's method is obvious and shallow, but camera work and editing are colorful, and cross-editing with twisted time lines also reduced boredom as a fun factor. It can be said that the completeness as a genre movie is good. Expand
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Rockclimber84Jan 8, 2022
Great satire! I think there are few movies that are providing this type of commentary in this way. For that reason, it's a huge win. Also the acting was excellent.
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GreykingDec 28, 2021
I loved this movie. If you dislike this film, it's because it addresses you.
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bartioramaDec 27, 2021
All stars, entertaining, funny, smart and multilayer movie, very actual, engaging. Perfectly produced (but its a norm for Netflix). A little bit too long but worth to spend time. Very recommended, can really open someones eyes.
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SammyskillJan 19, 2022
Misses on so many levels. Had great potential but unfortunately the writing had no depth and made little impact with its premise.
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ragerinoDec 25, 2021
Great movie. The MAGA's and covidiots are going to hate it which makes it a actually an 11 out of 10.
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NuromanDec 28, 2021
Blunt? Sure. Preaching to the choir? Yes. Do I care? I do not. Everyone watching should get the point of this film. Whether it lands with any gravity is doubtful.
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chfreitasDec 24, 2021
I seriously do not understand how critics are rating this so low. It's a fun movie, watch it.
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signum88Dec 25, 2021
Terrific comedy and great cast. Before Corona I would have said it's a bit over the top in how people in general act but frankly it's pretty much on spot now.
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MakwLoQDec 24, 2021
Another great film added to the Adam Mkay collection of classics. Altough i feel as if this does lean more into Polotics which is obviously a risky thing, just look at some of these reviews.
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IcklegnomeDec 17, 2021
One of the best comedies I've seen for awhile in terms of characterisation and satire. I honestly don't get the 0 points reviews, I laughed out loud lots of times which I rarely do when watching in the cinema, so did my friends and otherOne of the best comedies I've seen for awhile in terms of characterisation and satire. I honestly don't get the 0 points reviews, I laughed out loud lots of times which I rarely do when watching in the cinema, so did my friends and other people in the audience. Mind you this was a British audience, perhaps it landed better looking outside in at the U.S. Expand
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eberman123Dec 28, 2021
This movie was very entertaining. The acting was superb, especially DiCaprio. It was a farce of the culture of American society. It was clever and well done.
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SergeiZDec 27, 2021
Surprisingly very good. Too grotesque in some scenes, but overall a very good and topical satire.
The last scene is just super!
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charlot1085800Dec 26, 2021
The movie can be infuriating if you don't see it as a satire but once you understand that, it's quite brilliant and an entertaining piece of work. The acting was A1. Makes you want to make your own research IRL before giving your opinion!
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SalahisadraDec 24, 2021
In my opinion, film was not bad. Story telling,directing was good but it had some unnecessary parts that if they were not there it would be so much better.
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RvregodsDec 27, 2021
A great parody of what's happening in todays world. Not only funny, but also reflective and smart.
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SL36Dec 25, 2021
Tremendously watchable, in a good way. Social commentary at pretty much every level without being too preachy. Outrageous cast, great pacing and just a good all around movie. This one casts a wide net and delivers on most of it.
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gabrieleperez08Dec 19, 2021
I thought “Don’t Look Up” was a satirical masterpiece. The way it was able to capture modern society was so spot on. The general indifference to societal issues, our media driven culture, misinformation, the lack of respect shown to science,I thought “Don’t Look Up” was a satirical masterpiece. The way it was able to capture modern society was so spot on. The general indifference to societal issues, our media driven culture, misinformation, the lack of respect shown to science, celebrity worship, social media dependence, failing of government institutions, and our obsession with billionaires and how we have allowed them to convince us that everything should be based on the profit motive. I think for most people this will be a really depressing film because it is a direct reflection on our society and our inability to act when it comes to the existential issues we face as society. I see critics and audiences panning this film but I have a feeling this movie will be remembered well with time. It’s going to be a big “I told you so,” moment. It’s definitely not a feel good movie. Expand
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EA2CDec 28, 2021
people that don't like this movie are part of the problem. It's not smug, smug are the people that are in charge and don't want to acknowledge the problem. It may not be funny to you but at least is a movie to think about what are we doing as society
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DazeDec 24, 2021
If you haven't looked up yet, you're definitely not looking down, and that's allright.
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radixlecti84Dec 27, 2021
This movie was excellent, funny, depressing and horrifying at the same time. It's a hard movie to swallow simply due to how plausible it is, our species political divides and inability to accept what is in plain sight is so perfectlyThis movie was excellent, funny, depressing and horrifying at the same time. It's a hard movie to swallow simply due to how plausible it is, our species political divides and inability to accept what is in plain sight is so perfectly highlighted. A poignant message given our complete inaction on climate change and the fact we have a large demographic that find it too much effort to put on a mask. Expand
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drlowdonDec 31, 2021
When an astronomy grad student and her professor discover a comet that is set to destroy life on Earth in six months, they try to warn everyone about the impending disaster, unfortunately nobody seems to actually care! Don’t Look Up is hardlyWhen an astronomy grad student and her professor discover a comet that is set to destroy life on Earth in six months, they try to warn everyone about the impending disaster, unfortunately nobody seems to actually care! Don’t Look Up is hardly subtle with a satire, but it’s fairly effective at pointing out the absurdity of modern politics and the way people increasingly seem to think they know better than qualified experts. Of course, the targets of this satire probably won’t change their minds, but either way it’s a pretty entertaining movie. Expand
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mrc_brnDec 29, 2021
Entertaining satire on modern society and our inability to deal with difficult issues. While not particularly clever, I was entertained throughout. Watching it I was thinking how any republican voting person is going to hate this movie andEntertaining satire on modern society and our inability to deal with difficult issues. While not particularly clever, I was entertained throughout. Watching it I was thinking how any republican voting person is going to hate this movie and every democrat voting person is going to be like the Leonardo di Caprio meme figure going smugly pointing at the TV going 'yeah, that!'.
The state of our union I suppose - sad as it is.
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BulgarianCriticJan 16, 2022
This has been mostly a large waste of time. The pacing of the movie was horrendous and it shouldn't have been as long as it is. The acting for the most part was great but Leonardo's acting kinda fell and I can say its around one of his worseThis has been mostly a large waste of time. The pacing of the movie was horrendous and it shouldn't have been as long as it is. The acting for the most part was great but Leonardo's acting kinda fell and I can say its around one of his worse roles(but not worse when he fought a CGI bear). The way they tried to throw the comedy and satire in the movie just fell flat and was not done in a very funny/comedic or interesting way, hell even Idiocracy did a better job than this movie. I would say don't get attracted to the big movie names and waste your time on this movie. Expand
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nerkJan 14, 2022
without a doubt the worst movie I've ever seen. such lazy writing. if you want to see a better movie about climate change, watch any other climate change movie. this is just a bunch of washed up celebs making a quick buck
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FelipeHungriaJan 3, 2022
This movie was a disappointment. When I heard about what it was about and the actors that were in the movie, I was soon excited to see it. However, the disappointment came quickly. Basically, the film strives to repeat the same criticism overThis movie was a disappointment. When I heard about what it was about and the actors that were in the movie, I was soon excited to see it. However, the disappointment came quickly. Basically, the film strives to repeat the same criticism over and over again. If you watch the first 10 minutes of the movie, you can know that the rest will be the same. It's as if the entire movie is summed up in a single scene that repeats itself over and over, but with different characters and places. The characters are extremely caricatured, dumb and all are the same, making the dialogue predictable and tedious. The script is weak and forced. The director/screenwriter should have bet on subtlety, but instead turned the film into two hours of boring replays. I couldn't even finish the movie. Expand
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lilkillpappyJan 2, 2022
I genuinely enjoyed this film, every minute of it, from beginning to end. It's a black comedy that isn't too black but is also not too comedy. I enjoyed the story, the writing, the acting, the characters, the cinematography, the music, theI genuinely enjoyed this film, every minute of it, from beginning to end. It's a black comedy that isn't too black but is also not too comedy. I enjoyed the story, the writing, the acting, the characters, the cinematography, the music, the political commentary, all of it is well crafted and just a pure joy. Expand
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MattyiceDec 24, 2021
"Don't Look Up" could've been something truly masterful if it just trusted its audience a little bit more and retained more of a focus rather than stretching itself too thin in certain respects. It still resulted in a good film with some"Don't Look Up" could've been something truly masterful if it just trusted its audience a little bit more and retained more of a focus rather than stretching itself too thin in certain respects. It still resulted in a good film with some solid humor, great performances, and a willingness to touch on many different (terrible) elements of society, from the awful political landscape and the lack of care for fellow humans, to more niche aspects like toxic positivity and awful echo-chambers promoted by the media and tech moguls. While it seems to be on the right track in the first half of the film, the second half is where it stumbles a bit, namely due to the thematic elements becoming far too heavy-handed and unrefined to land properly. It felt the need to really hammer home its messages to the audience so blatantly that the film's satire loses its deftness dramatically and plays like its audience is stupid. The film also is way too long and should've been trimmed by about 20-30 minutes. Adam McKay was so close to putting together a masterful satire about the current state of the world. While he hits home runs in certain respects, he strikes out in others, creating a good film that really missed out on its potential to be a great one. I'd probably give it somewhere between a 7 and an 8 in the end. Expand
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BelafonteDec 24, 2021
don't expect good reviews for this film as all the media are criticized as much as the rich and the politicians in this film!!This film is great and capture so well the fact that Science and facts are no more a priority in our media-drivendon't expect good reviews for this film as all the media are criticized as much as the rich and the politicians in this film!!This film is great and capture so well the fact that Science and facts are no more a priority in our media-driven society. and the music by Nicholas Brittel is amazing Expand
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CoertDec 27, 2021
Don't Look Up is probably just preaching to the choir, but it's a very funny sermon, whose message is obvious, but that doesn't make it any less profound.
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fede01_8Dec 27, 2021
This movie is in no way a 5.8/10.
This is being review-bombed by conservatives and negationists who feel personally attacked.
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alumaDec 24, 2021
I appreciated Don’t Look Up. Thankfully, I give very little weight to what movie critics have to say about any movie.

Don’t Look Up is supposed to be a work of satire but it felt more like a documentary. Of course, it was preceded by
I appreciated Don’t Look Up. Thankfully, I give very little weight to what movie critics have to say about any movie.

Don’t Look Up is supposed to be a work of satire but it felt more like a documentary. Of course, it was preceded by Idiocracy and others in the theme it tackles. It doesn’t present anything new, and I don’t think it’s trying to.

What it does is affirm the fear many people have that humanity is likely doomed if a large scale collective tragedy strikes us; at least in America. The Coronavirus pandemic has proven that so many people are incapable of prioritizing collectivism over self-centered individualism. A larger tragedy could reveal even more uglier truths about ourselves. Ultimately, I choose to believe that human wisdom and goodness will prevail, but that belief has never been challenged more than it has over the past several years.

Don’t Look Up is a tribute to that feeling of despair.
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AzorAhayDec 24, 2021
See all bad reviews and I think we f%#$t. Everything what happening right now in the world is not okay, humanity now try to kill each other, think only about money and power, this is pretty sad, movie is not to far from reality. "Don't LookSee all bad reviews and I think we f%#$t. Everything what happening right now in the world is not okay, humanity now try to kill each other, think only about money and power, this is pretty sad, movie is not to far from reality. "Don't Look Up" is kind of "Idiocracy" but more modern. Peace people and don't forget, we have everything. Expand
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JonDocDec 25, 2021
Of all the recent end of the world movies this rates highly. Maybe not quite as solid as Greenland but emotionally moving in others ways. It dealt with mass cynical reaction - ie people casting aspersions on the science - kinda like TrumpOf all the recent end of the world movies this rates highly. Maybe not quite as solid as Greenland but emotionally moving in others ways. It dealt with mass cynical reaction - ie people casting aspersions on the science - kinda like Trump conspiracy theories and fake news. This theme resonated, especially the ending, where the main cast simply had dinner which made
me cry which made my daughter laugh but this was a solid disaster movie with a nice twist - and Leo had some great scenes of emotion - funny post credit scene too
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White_BearDec 28, 2021
It was so painful to watch as it was painfully true. Hidden gem in the rubble of politics we call movies today.
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sweetDec 28, 2021
This movie is great for no other reason that it has provoked the outrage and distaste of the people it mocks, and you know a message has hit the mark when it brings out the attacks. It depicts the shallow, stupid, greedy and corrupt that areThis movie is great for no other reason that it has provoked the outrage and distaste of the people it mocks, and you know a message has hit the mark when it brings out the attacks. It depicts the shallow, stupid, greedy and corrupt that are literally ruining this world to perfection. Expand
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RatedRexDec 24, 2021
Don't look up" is good cinema. The comedy and off-handedness don't always work. But it delves deep into the country that we have come to be.

I see some right-wingers, who don't like looking at themselves, and who haven't even seen the movie,
Don't look up" is good cinema. The comedy and off-handedness don't always work. But it delves deep into the country that we have come to be.

I see some right-wingers, who don't like looking at themselves, and who haven't even seen the movie, have reared their ugly heads in their hate-filled reviews.
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VadertimeDec 27, 2021
A dark comedy sprinkled with a little sci-fi. This high-brow movie might not appeal to all viewers, but for those who do it is quite the little gem. I highly recommend it.
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UBDDec 26, 2021
Idicocracy meets Sorry to Bother You, captures the moment we're living in perfectly
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panchoaventurasDec 31, 2021
It was an awesome movie that through exaggerations criticizes the attitude of the current corrupt and decadent society worried too much about their OWN selves, the media, consumism and appearances; a society that accepts the superficiality ofIt was an awesome movie that through exaggerations criticizes the attitude of the current corrupt and decadent society worried too much about their OWN selves, the media, consumism and appearances; a society that accepts the superficiality of their leaders, their idols in business and celebrities. The people that don't like the movie are perhaps exactly the people that are being represented in the film. Expand
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miashlakovDec 25, 2021
Definitely one of the best movies of all time, similar to Truman Show which is disguised as a comedy but is actually pretty disturbing. Many people think this will be a bad film just because they hired a big cast like Leo, JLaw, Ariana,Definitely one of the best movies of all time, similar to Truman Show which is disguised as a comedy but is actually pretty disturbing. Many people think this will be a bad film just because they hired a big cast like Leo, JLaw, Ariana, Timothee Chalamet, Cate Blanchett, etc. However I may say that the storyline is amazing and the script is nicely written. Very realistic. I hate to say but this might be the actual response of the human being if ever this comes true which let's hope not. SUPER RECOMMEND this movie. Must be watched by each human being in the world. Expand
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ShiverinEskimoJan 2, 2022
Plenty of genuine funny lines throughout and the cast are terrific. The whole way through though I just kept thinking about how close to reality the scenario would be should it happen at the wrong time during the wrong presidency. Well worthPlenty of genuine funny lines throughout and the cast are terrific. The whole way through though I just kept thinking about how close to reality the scenario would be should it happen at the wrong time during the wrong presidency. Well worth a watch. The critics seem to have absolutely gotten it wrong. Expand
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dharmaDec 24, 2021
Let's get this out of the way first, stellar casts on this film. Di Caprio, Lawrence, Streep, Rylance, Blanchett, Chalamet....wow. This is the film's biggest draw. Obviously, they are all excellent, so much so that I feel that they haveLet's get this out of the way first, stellar casts on this film. Di Caprio, Lawrence, Streep, Rylance, Blanchett, Chalamet....wow. This is the film's biggest draw. Obviously, they are all excellent, so much so that I feel that they have exceeded the material at hand. This is McKay's attempt to marry two sides of his film making skill, hard nosed comedy and drama. On one hand, it is too blunt to be a satire. Having the message being bludgeoned to the audience, on the nose so too speak made the film's message redundant. However, kudos again for the casts, bringing their A-game to this effort. Expand
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alwinianDec 30, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not sure why the low ratings as we all loved it, those who have seen it. It has an important theme as well. Blown away by the script and writing (as well as the acting) for this movie. Impressive.

Loved it.
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turtles1234Dec 25, 2021
this is not a masterpiece, but its a solid movie with a very important message. its worth watching, i had a lot of fun and depression at the same time!
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zencubeDec 26, 2021
This is a BRILLIANT movie and the timing for it to go online couldn't be more perfect as right now. If you can't see and relate of how much this is similar to the momentary pandemic situation, politics, money, power, etc., you certainly haveThis is a BRILLIANT movie and the timing for it to go online couldn't be more perfect as right now. If you can't see and relate of how much this is similar to the momentary pandemic situation, politics, money, power, etc., you certainly have a very deep sleep!

Most people just don't get it and as they are as well pretty much "involved" in their own live and circumstances, this movie doesn't fit, somehow, of course. Allot of those so called critics and "user" reviews probably just rate this bad to avoid its presence in the mainstream. They don't want others to maybe light up some not-so-good controversal thoughts about what's going on on this planet, in every country and inside allot of bodies this moment.

This giant comet heads towards earth right now and we are somewhere in the middle of this movie. I recommend this to any self-thinking and self-reflecting human being, if you allready see what's going on you will LOVE this movie and if not, you might wake up or remain in hybernation for the rest of your life, speaking of this, actual might be way shorter people assume those days...
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treifJan 2, 2022
It's an amazing movie, truly shows how people are **** up. Critics gonna critique , haters gonna hate.
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LanggooseDec 31, 2021
The critics are way off(or paid off). This was a solid film. The portrayal of how our current world would handle an apocalyptic event.
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JakeypoohDec 28, 2021
Well-made and well-acted.

To those on either side of the political aisle thinking they're above the bar in noticing the on-the-nose satire, you're not. The heavy-handedness of the plot and various one-liners are plainly purposeful gestures.
Well-made and well-acted.

To those on either side of the political aisle thinking they're above the bar in noticing the on-the-nose satire, you're not. The heavy-handedness of the plot and various one-liners are plainly purposeful gestures. Gestures that highlight how blinded people have become to inarguable truths.
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Lord_VoltaDec 28, 2021
I'm a sucker for well-made dark comedies, especially those that start to feel real. Everything from the tag line "Based on true events... that haven't happened... yet" to the faithful cast shows what would happen if the universe conspired toI'm a sucker for well-made dark comedies, especially those that start to feel real. Everything from the tag line "Based on true events... that haven't happened... yet" to the faithful cast shows what would happen if the universe conspired to kill us and we decided to stand there and wave.

P.S. Props to the editing team. Your work does not go unnoticed.
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kevscornerDec 25, 2021
Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this film. I had no idea what it was about going in. It's a very poignant and satirical reflection of our society. It may appear absurd but after 2021, I wouldn't be so sure...
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superkapitan82Dec 27, 2021
Fantastic satire on modern western society fleeing from real life to warm world of fake conservative or liberal hedonist agendas. If you don't like it - you have to rewatch and think about it again, most probably you are the real character inFantastic satire on modern western society fleeing from real life to warm world of fake conservative or liberal hedonist agendas. If you don't like it - you have to rewatch and think about it again, most probably you are the real character in this movie. Dr.Strangelove of our age. Expand
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NathanBrazilDec 25, 2021
I just finished watching look Up with a few friends. We all loved it. The acting was superb, the story put a mirror up to our face in how we are fixated with consumerism and self interests.
Fantastic Movie, highly recommend!
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thq1972Dec 31, 2021
Excellent movie....greed....greed....greeed....Trump kind of people....human nature....
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ChanekeCholoDec 25, 2021
A film written and directed (before the pandemic) trying to make a parody about how the politicians and newscast react to an imminent extinction, it feels so familiar and sometimes nothing far from reality.
If you really want to enjoy this
A film written and directed (before the pandemic) trying to make a parody about how the politicians and newscast react to an imminent extinction, it feels so familiar and sometimes nothing far from reality.
If you really want to enjoy this emotional trip, you have to tolerate absurd black comedy that this film handles, very stupid and unconscious. With that in mind, you'll be absorbed in this upsetting story and sense everything that the film wants to transmit, from heartwarming scenes to tense moments.
The performances were excellent, one of the best cast of the year, some of them taken advantage of 100% and some others completely replaceable due to its low participation. But undoubtedly, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence are reason enough to watch this film.
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nu-me-roDec 27, 2021
Somehow I found many ties with Burtons movie Mars Attacks! (1996). Hilarious moments, touching moments! I really enjoyed from the movie. Don't Look Up has important message for us all. We are humans, we act like humans but dont forget thatSomehow I found many ties with Burtons movie Mars Attacks! (1996). Hilarious moments, touching moments! I really enjoyed from the movie. Don't Look Up has important message for us all. We are humans, we act like humans but dont forget that you're human. Expand
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OssedurinDec 24, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Splendid movie with great cast. It condemns the way politicians, media and big businesses handle a doomsday crisis. It hits at the way scientists do research and the manipulation of research. It applies to what is happening today with the COVID-19 pandemic and is a reminder to us to try amd safe ourselves before it is too late. Expand
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JimSi1954Dec 25, 2021
i would have expected a story like this to be made by a number of talented unknown actors who believe in this story. interesting that it actually is a group of A list, big dollar who are in it's and present it as though they truly believe ini would have expected a story like this to be made by a number of talented unknown actors who believe in this story. interesting that it actually is a group of A list, big dollar who are in it's and present it as though they truly believe in the message! there is hope yet. Expand
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AquaaDec 26, 2021
The reviews here have missed the mark hard, this movie is excellent and I'd recommend it to everyone. I think ya'll are just Mad Red Hatters salty you got called out
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CineFraudDec 27, 2021
I give credit to those who criticize this movie for its smug and preachy portrayal of an "absurd" world's superficial obsession with itself, threatening its own demise. However, I think these critics give too much credit to humanity in theI give credit to those who criticize this movie for its smug and preachy portrayal of an "absurd" world's superficial obsession with itself, threatening its own demise. However, I think these critics give too much credit to humanity in the first place. The characters surrounding the protagonists are one-dimensional, predictable, and not quite as satisfying a watch as , say, a Network (1976)/ Chayefsky type film, but again, why is "preserving cinema" necessarily Adam McKay's objective?

Is that the point of movies? To just preserve this standard of "good writing", "good storytelling" etc.? Cause It's been done.

Adam McKay used the medium to say "Hey **** wake the **** up".


It's not rocket science. 10/10
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rapho1980Dec 27, 2021
Great acting, wonderful editing, great vision and a very good identification and analysis of the major actors and their roles in influencing our collective action on climate change.
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ErikhchristenseJan 2, 2022
Holds your attention for the entire time. The opposite of a slow burn. The underlying message is an important one. I did not find the Jonah Hill character and his one-liners amusing which is my only negative.
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PlutarcoJan 6, 2022
This movie is more than a bitter comedy or just dark humor, it's a interesting and pragmatic reflection about our world today, about our banality, ignorance and denial of what's really important. Good work
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AleoshaJan 16, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It could have been a brilliant satire if the meteor would have missed the Earth at the end of the movie, because this is what happened with all the scientist predictions including COVID until now.
But the way it is, this is just political propaganda. "Capitalism is bad", "if we only gave all the power to the state, the world would have been better", and all the other leftist stuff. I'm surprised that Xi doesn't pop up at the end to save everyone. Acting is limited by Jennifer Lawrence screaming at everyone, because they don't listen to her. And why would they? She didn't even complete her PhD.
I feel really sorry for people that were "too afraid" to watch this movie, or found it "too realistic". There is nothing realistic about socialist brainwashing.
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enoquemacielJan 30, 2022
Don't Look Up Recipe:
1 cup of Mother! (2017)
1Kg of Armageddon (1998)
1Kg of Idiocracy (2006)
1 tablespoon Misanthropy (2000BC-now)
2 cups of denialism (2022)
2Kg of Twitter

Serves 2 to 8 billion people
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ThePhoenicianJan 1, 2022
Admittedly the movie style wasn't my favorite as it went a bit to over the top but honestly not by as much as people would think. The individuals in the movie are over the top but the society's response is accurate as whole. UnfortunatelyAdmittedly the movie style wasn't my favorite as it went a bit to over the top but honestly not by as much as people would think. The individuals in the movie are over the top but the society's response is accurate as whole. Unfortunately and probably a bit why I didn't like it was because it was super accurate about society. Expand
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Pie314Jan 2, 2022
Loved it. The movie shows how stupid humanity can be and I know it's true because of the outcome of the pandemic.
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OpcbMar 24, 2022
Self congratulatory drivel. It is funny in a sense of you interpreting it as satire of the self absorbed judgemental class, starring the same, while blissfully unaware. Pretty sure that wasn't the feel the director was looking for.
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katezoeDec 25, 2021
Prescient satire and one of the best films of 2021. Americans at their best; anti-science, self-absorbed, not educated, and addicted to social media. Climate change is happening and best of luck to those here when the planet ends.
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RbrownDec 26, 2021
Could have been something good here. Great actors, however the script and deciding this film should be a comedy was a terrible idea! The only idea I liked was the contrast between this and reality and what we’ve experienced in the last fewCould have been something good here. Great actors, however the script and deciding this film should be a comedy was a terrible idea! The only idea I liked was the contrast between this and reality and what we’ve experienced in the last few years as well as stupidity among people. Expand
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PaguduguderaDec 30, 2021
There's a thin line between a good and a bad tellstory, and 'Don't Look Up' is one of this stories that could've been good, but is not.
The film misses the timing of the jokes and fails to entertain by keeping the main story stuck in the
There's a thin line between a good and a bad tellstory, and 'Don't Look Up' is one of this stories that could've been good, but is not.
The film misses the timing of the jokes and fails to entertain by keeping the main story stuck in the same premise.
Unfortnaly it doesn't "make the cut".
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WhaszeDec 30, 2021
If I could describe this film in 2 words it would be 'disappointing' and 'underwhelming'. With Leonardo DiCaprio as the lead, I was expecting this to be a serious take on the apocalypse genre, but instead, all we got was a film that tried toIf I could describe this film in 2 words it would be 'disappointing' and 'underwhelming'. With Leonardo DiCaprio as the lead, I was expecting this to be a serious take on the apocalypse genre, but instead, all we got was a film that tried to mix a serious plot and character into a generic 'satire' piece so generic it wouldn't look out of place in SNL.
It does absolutely nothing new and the writing in some parts is so surface level and is clearly trying to cater to Gen X humour. And the 'satire' is so in your face is like you don't have to think about what they are saying and they have clearly never heard of being subtle.

Also what was with that ending, especially the last scene. It was such a weird and unsatisfying way to end it.


At the very least, the 'serious characters' do a good job and the CGI looks nice


In short, I think this would have been much better if it was more serious, but instead, we get the blandest satire ever with a few good actors thrown in.
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HabibiehakimDec 25, 2021
All you have to do is just enjoy it, Don't Look Up at the negative review, just enjoy it and you will be having fun as much as i have, because what an enjoyable experience i had with this movie, it's solidly cast, i mean they got everybody inAll you have to do is just enjoy it, Don't Look Up at the negative review, just enjoy it and you will be having fun as much as i have, because what an enjoyable experience i had with this movie, it's solidly cast, i mean they got everybody in here, a top A-list actor that doing an incredible job, the comedy are all works, it's not corny, it's funny, while there is some serious time and when it did it's seriously well done, it's not a too much comedy case that when it serious it didn't work and in here it works, overall Don't Look Up is simply one of the best and one of the most entertaining films of the year. Expand
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GriefoJonesDec 27, 2021
Most critics have it way off. This is one of the best movies I've seen. It's an absolute classic. All the performances are great. Hilarious, sad, scary. The running joke with the general and the snacks crack me up every time I think about it.
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johnnypiedeDec 29, 2021
I've found the movie hard to watch until the end. It's a comedy that doesn't make me laugh at all and actually frustrates me and blocked me from finishing the film. 75million dollar budget for this?! This film isn't meat, isn't fish, JustI've found the movie hard to watch until the end. It's a comedy that doesn't make me laugh at all and actually frustrates me and blocked me from finishing the film. 75million dollar budget for this?! This film isn't meat, isn't fish, Just isn't. Awful. 0/10 Expand
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ajsmith421Dec 29, 2021
Rotten movie filled w left wing propaganda. The movie portrays republicans/trumpers in red hats as the bad, anti-science villains throughout its entirety. Meryl Streep fills in the role of Trump and Jonah hill as Don Jr, assumedly. They putRotten movie filled w left wing propaganda. The movie portrays republicans/trumpers in red hats as the bad, anti-science villains throughout its entirety. Meryl Streep fills in the role of Trump and Jonah hill as Don Jr, assumedly. They put the bad half of the country in red hats and call them rednecks while they chant "don't look up" vice USA. Typical Hollywood BS. I really had high hopes and watched until the end. I wish I could have my time back. So disappointing. Expand
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ShaManaDec 26, 2021
It's not the perfect script, but.... oh boy is it blunt about today's world. Everything you see on screen is exactly what its happening today. With the minor difference is that in the movie they had a clean deadline and we not so much.

As a
It's not the perfect script, but.... oh boy is it blunt about today's world. Everything you see on screen is exactly what its happening today. With the minor difference is that in the movie they had a clean deadline and we not so much.

As a person that reads daily about the matters happening. I give it a high score for realism.
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Stac1017Dec 28, 2021
This movie is amazing. The critics are just mad there’s a main female character in STEM and a female character playing the President. We need to get a better pool of critics because they are all white men and they’re hating on this movie soThis movie is amazing. The critics are just mad there’s a main female character in STEM and a female character playing the President. We need to get a better pool of critics because they are all white men and they’re hating on this movie so hard. Maybe because they don’t believe in science as well. Watch this movie. Expand
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DavesReviewsJan 1, 2022
This was one of the most frustrating movies I have ever watched. The storyline with all the (bad and annoying) humour paired with such a serious topic really triggered me over and over again. Very disappointing. Never again please.
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