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o_retySep 3, 2023

A strange one. I don't really know what this movie wanted to be? A comedy? A farce? A drama? Did it want to say something? Or only entertain? It doesn't really say much and it's more cringe-inducing and over-the-top than entertaining. It's aA strange one. I don't really know what this movie wanted to be? A comedy? A farce? A drama? Did it want to say something? Or only entertain? It doesn't really say much and it's more cringe-inducing and over-the-top than entertaining. It's a product of a culture it wants to criticize. It's making fun of it and embracing it at the same time. It's a somewhat coherently and somewhat campy looking mess.… Expand

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S2P_cinephileAug 12, 2023

A bit too long but still, LMAO throughout whole film. Really unmissable satire film.

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9

tonykurebusuJul 19, 2023

Great Movie! Unfortunately, too realistic for satire, which is already creepy.

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9

TrailesqueDec 27, 2022

As I first began watching this, it crossed my mind that I might be watching a bomb of epic proportions. But no, as it went on, I began warming up to this very odd, dark, satire. It borrows a premise from some blockbuster adventure flick -As I first began watching this, it crossed my mind that I might be watching a bomb of epic proportions. But no, as it went on, I began warming up to this very odd, dark, satire. It borrows a premise from some blockbuster adventure flick - at least I bet this has been done before - a big comet is on a collision course with earth, and what is to be done? A couple of well-intentioned scientists set out to inform their leaders and the public of the bad news. But surprise - this is where the flick takes a sharp turn - our leaders don't want to hear about it, and urge caution, etc. The scientists (DiCaprio and Lawrence) soon find themselves embroiled in controversies and romantic entanglements. Mark Rylance is a hoot as a Musk/Jobs-like engineering genius who comes up with a way to profit from the comet. Cate Blanchett is fantastic as a heartless talk show hostess. It is co-written by leftist journalist David Sirota. This is full of loony, funny moments - and it could irritate a lot of people.… Expand

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KJ_20Mar 21, 2022

Critics critique way too much, to an extent the audience not to watch a good, deserving piece of cinema. Dont Look Up is a warning message, but instead of appreciating it, the critics choose to shame the film. They are mocking and critiquingCritics critique way too much, to an extent the audience not to watch a good, deserving piece of cinema. Dont Look Up is a warning message, but instead of appreciating it, the critics choose to shame the film. They are mocking and critiquing a movie that is showing our possible last moments of survival, and how we are willingly going there.… Expand

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padduck7Nov 29, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The acting was disappointing, compared to the spectacular casting. We live in an amazing reality rather than a movie. Political propaganda is unnecessary in the second half.… Expand

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CarlElmoreNov 24, 2022

A good message that I agree with told in the most out of touch way possible.

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UserkillerNov 12, 2022

Schrecklich unerträglich. Nicht komisch. Möchte Satire sein aber ist einfach nur nervig überspitzt

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YevheniiHuraOct 24, 2022

Акторська гра просто чудова, талант акторів - величезний плюс даної стрічки. Більшість недоліків персонажів доведені просто до абсурду, що іноді смішить або виглядає крінжово. На даний момент - найсильніший фільм від Нетфлікс.Акторська гра просто чудова, талант акторів - величезний плюс даної стрічки. Більшість недоліків персонажів доведені просто до абсурду, що іноді смішить або виглядає крінжово. На даний момент - найсильніший фільм від Нетфлікс.

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glommanOct 20, 2022

I'm kind of torn about this movie. The humour / satire is atrocious to look at, while the subtext sort has some good points here and there. Especially the last few scenes really grabbed my heart, but this just wrapped in layers upon layers ofI'm kind of torn about this movie. The humour / satire is atrocious to look at, while the subtext sort has some good points here and there. Especially the last few scenes really grabbed my heart, but this just wrapped in layers upon layers of unfunny and surface-level satire. But that's also kind of the only thing dragging the movie down, it's a huge point, don't get me wrong, but that doesn't necessarily make it a bad movie, it could've just been so much better.… Expand

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MagionOct 12, 2022

The film is not about ignoring climate change, I didn't understand it that way at all. It is about something much deeper. It is about the essence of this civilization. It raises the question - will humanity survive or is it just a blindThe film is not about ignoring climate change, I didn't understand it that way at all. It is about something much deeper. It is about the essence of this civilization. It raises the question - will humanity survive or is it just a blind offshoot of evolution?… Expand

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ZacharyJohnstonOct 4, 2022

Jennifer Lawrence was great, the dialogue is very well written, wasn't crazy about the ending, but overall, really liked this movie. But I don't think it needed to be nominated for best picture.

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maxheadroomSep 14, 2022

All the anti-science, anti-vax, climate change deniers giving this 0/10 and calling it "Lefty propaganda" should tell you everything you need to know :-D. It pokes fun at people who listen to politicians over experts in their field and theyAll the anti-science, anti-vax, climate change deniers giving this 0/10 and calling it "Lefty propaganda" should tell you everything you need to know :-D. It pokes fun at people who listen to politicians over experts in their field and they dont like it.… Expand

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audibialeAug 22, 2022

This film is not for everyone, people who do not understand sarcasm and black humor will not understand the deeper message of the film.

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adamtaylor792Jul 17, 2022

Yes, it is ham-handed but it points its finger at every space imaginable, including media outlets, government organizations, and tech companies who will mobilize groups for their own benefits. The movie smartly does not say "republican" orYes, it is ham-handed but it points its finger at every space imaginable, including media outlets, government organizations, and tech companies who will mobilize groups for their own benefits. The movie smartly does not say "republican" or "democrat", so if you feel the movie is talking about you, it says more about you than it does the movie.… Expand

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K0maJun 16, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't look up has a front-runner actors who play the part perfectly, but some terrible performances.

The biggest problem that many critics are criticising is its inherent smugness which I'd agree. Oddly audience scores are somewhat divided depending on site. IMBD is a bit higher, rotten tomatoes is completely polarised as usual, audience scores far surpass the actual quality of movies and shows then metacritic is a good intermediate. There's a message to be said in Don't look up about the peer review process but the movie doesn't touch that, it'd rather shallowly obsess over social media platforms like the people it's satirising while also including a Ariana Grande song scene that drags on for what felt like 5 solid minutes of screentime. Jokes are repeated and overstay they're welcome and the dumbing down of ideological positions, complex issues are reduced to the butt of a joke. It's a bit tone deaf when it comes to politics and the current **** state of the world, choosing cowardly not to offer any real solutions to the problems it rises. So why bother bringing them up in the first place? Aren't we just as bad for laughing at inspid Twitter, tiktok Instagram Facebook, twitch users for laughing at them and offering no solutions to mass distraction, and lack of caring scientific rigour for the impeding doom of the planet?

Social media, vanity shallow performances, corporatism, capitalism and greed eats up more time than scientific literacy so it's the fault of dumb, shallow people that the earth destroyed it doesn't follow.

It's the fault of greedy populist politicians like Meryl Streeps female Trump president, which begs the question how would you even have a female Trump in inherently **** beyond belief misogynistic office and voter base? There's also a Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates character who's a tech company billionaire that flouts the peer review process and only cares to mine the comet for precious elements. He has misguided utopian goals

While the movie shows the occasional b roll of nature and proverty stricken families watching foreign American news in Asia, and the global south, it's focus is solely on the U.S. Not even Europe, no Australia, Africa isn't a footnote. Panning to Korean and Japanese people doesn't constitute a perception. Why bother adding this **** if it's not going to extend outside the U.S. Your telling me Japan and Europe didn't at least try to back a project to deflect the comet? Pfizer and Japan with its long history of STEM contributions and nobel prize laureates in various fields, manufacturing and technology.

Only the states did anything and China or Russia botched their project. The scene is too short in this muddled mess of a movie that it's a footnote. The U.S is the sole focus.

It's all a bit too bull****, yes there's a lot of **** politicians, journalists are good for nothing but click bait and scientists can be bought out the pocket, but theres also many good ones at Michigan state. Rather than focus on explaining what peer review even is and metastudies or even the scientific method it beats you over the head that the average person is too obsessed with capitalist endeavours to care. This **** hurts to watch as a STEM graduate, it's an analogy of COVID and climate change but most of the world backs changes. Escape American centric bubble the logistics are what needs to be settled with climate change. Many biotech companies repspnded to the pandemic Pfizer, Astrazeneca. Quelling the ongoing pandemic is a global effort, not national. The last scene is smultzy and in poor taste. Why have blind faith? You've Spent the entire movie ****ting on those with blind faith, misplaced belief of the peer review process and evidence. And there's nothing really said about why Jennifer Lawrences character is treated poorly by the masses while Leonardo DiCaprio's is venerated and positively **** There's no real commentary on scientific illiteracy, so the underlying message boils down to 'old man yells at clouds' 'those kids today and there social medias' Don't look up is pretentious parody of what it's trying to parody and a grueling two hour one at that. Some of the jokes are fine, some of its accidentally tone deaf of real issues and borderline offensive. It's unwillingness to offer solutions and sit laugh at "dumb people" trump populists, social media obsessed, clickbait journalists, sycophants is more harm than good. It's painfully funny how it doesn't acknowledge its own bias of favoritising frontal nudity of woman and the sexist undertones only showing women's bodies nude, only showing straight sex while disgust at anything else throughout the movie. But someone's going to call this lukewarm nothing with no teeth leftist though because it ****s on Trump poorly and shallowly.… Expand

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GazownikJun 8, 2022

Watching trailers I was hoping for a good catastrophic-like action movie similar to 2012, Geostorm or Greenland. It does have a good cast in it.

I wish I haven't watched this garbage that they have the audacity to call a movie - literally aWatching trailers I was hoping for a good catastrophic-like action movie similar to 2012, Geostorm or Greenland. It does have a good cast in it.

I wish I haven't watched this garbage that they have the audacity to call a movie - literally a waste of time. At the beginning it was ok but then it went from 100 to 0 real quick.… Expand

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whoever81Jun 5, 2022

It is a very funny, inventive dramedy, with a lot of current pop references, with great performances and apt social commentary. Very entertaining movie overall and certainly underrated judging by the review scores. The comet, as always, isIt is a very funny, inventive dramedy, with a lot of current pop references, with great performances and apt social commentary. Very entertaining movie overall and certainly underrated judging by the review scores. The comet, as always, is our ignorance, our ego, our eternal destruction.… Expand

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PimplupJun 5, 2022

Kiss a Democrat's ass: the movie.

No conservative is going to walk away from this movie thinking, "wow, I've been so wrong this whole time! Guess I should change my worldview!" This movie is obviously meant to be watched by progressives,Kiss a Democrat's ass: the movie.

No conservative is going to walk away from this movie thinking, "wow, I've been so wrong this whole time! Guess I should change my worldview!"

This movie is obviously meant to be watched by progressives, which means it's just preaching to the choir.

I'm giving it a rating higher than 0/10, since if you ignore this huge glaring flaw, it was a really well-made and enjoyable movie.… 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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RalfbergsApr 25, 2022

For me rating is somewhere between 6 and 7. It is a nice satire, but not really that memorable movie you would remember much later. I do think it fits our time now and might be mentioned similarly in future like Idiocracy sometimes isFor me rating is somewhere between 6 and 7. It is a nice satire, but not really that memorable movie you would remember much later. I do think it fits our time now and might be mentioned similarly in future like Idiocracy sometimes is mentioned regarding whats going on… Expand

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Simon1111Apr 25, 2022

Awful movie. It is not art. It`is left propaganda and spit in the face of independent America. The filmmakers must live in the China they admire so much.

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movieholic889Apr 15, 2022

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NickTheCritickApr 12, 2022

For once McKay had put aside his irritating and excessively exuberant way of editing films, the film starts in a certain way in the first half and then turns out to be completely contradictory and inconsistent in the second half. If you startFor once McKay had put aside his irritating and excessively exuberant way of editing films, the film starts in a certain way in the first half and then turns out to be completely contradictory and inconsistent in the second half. If you start the film as a comedy how can you make a melodramatic ending? The tone of the film was not respected.… Expand

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LuissDtApr 8, 2022

Don't look up does what is necessary to give us a good message but that takes away a bit of charisma despite being a satire, but in the end Don't look up makes us look up

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WhopperStopperApr 5, 2022

There was nothing funny about this movie. The "satire" in this movie is so heavy handed and uninformed. Non of the characters are likable and the film misses almost every point on what its commenting on. Awful awful film.

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mikesgold2KApr 4, 2022

Przerażająco prawdziwy, trafnie przedstawia prawdopodobną reakcję mediów i władz na katastrofę. Aktorsko też świetnie zagrany. Tylko zdjęcia nijakie takie

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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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turdlemckayApr 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was hard to watch. This is how Hollywood thinks we are. The old guy playing Joe Biden is spot on.… Expand

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MarkandJezMar 27, 2022

Political satire lacking nuance. It's hyper "current-state" America with talking points on fake news, miss information and total collapse. I watched it not taking it too seriously but didn't get through it.

Rewatch in 10 years to see if itsPolitical satire lacking nuance. It's hyper "current-state" America with talking points on fake news, miss information and total collapse. I watched it not taking it too seriously but didn't get through it.

Rewatch in 10 years to see if its a dumpster fire.… Expand

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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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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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FvnfvnfvnFeb 15, 2022

Before I start, wow the review bombs on this are crazy.... What has happened to criticism :/

Ok, so most reviews would have you believe this film is either a cult classic or the worst dribble ever produced by Holly Wood EVER. PuttingBefore I start, wow the review bombs on this are crazy.... What has happened to criticism :/

Ok, so most reviews would have you believe this film is either a cult classic or the worst dribble ever produced by Holly Wood EVER. Putting political leanings aside for a second, this movie is objectively nothing revolutionary but also far the pure dribble most would have you believe. The plot begins with Leo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence playing a pair of astronomical researchers who make a discovery. A massive comet is going to hit the Earth. If this sounds a lot like the plot of Armageddon that because it start off like that, however the story quickly unfolds into a tangled mess of political drama and combat as the pair struggle to get raise awareness of the Earths impending doom. Being a dark comedy with heavy political implication this film has no issue taking pot shot at both sides of the isle while presenting it dooms day scenario as both a possibility and the butt of many of this films jokes. This is in some cases its strength but also its greatest weakness. While the premise would do well in a short dooms day flick the with multiple plot lines the struggles of theses scientists quickly begins to wear you down as you realize that problems which were previously believed to be solved come back into the fold simply because film hasn't reached it full run time just yet. This is kind of the crux of this film, it gives itself way too much breathing room and expects it audience hang on as it continues hammer in its message through, not so vaguely stated, political allegories. While there is nothing wrong with the allegories themselves, the length of the movie left me wondering if the same impact could have been achieved with an hour thirty or even two hour film as opposed to the two and a half hour trudge we got. All in all I found this film to have a lot of very funny critiques on things such as media, fame, nepotism, political corruption and pseudo science which are interesting the first few times they appears but begin to wear on you at around the two hour mark. Definitely worth a watch if you've nothing else on your Netflix queue.… Expand

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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 funDon'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.… Expand

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SanquinFeb 21, 2022

best post-apocalyptic movie，Joking satire Politics, Entertainment & Media.

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KadankaFeb 13, 2022

To balance out the blatant lies and deception in these reviews! By far the best movie, however it better than above average. :) funny, quip and has a strong message.

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whocriticxFeb 12, 2022

Some funny bits but mostly blunt American satire. 5/10 purely on comedic bits.

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caker541Feb 7, 2022

Too accurate to be funny and too over the top to make any kind emotional impact.

Adam Mckay's over the top style works great for the antiquated blockbuster comedy and has been a cornerstone of some of my favorite movies like Anchorman &Too accurate to be funny and too over the top to make any kind emotional impact.

Adam Mckay's over the top style works great for the antiquated blockbuster comedy and has been a cornerstone of some of my favorite movies like Anchorman & Stepbrothers. That being said, that over the top style just beats you down in a movie of this length and scale. You get the point of the movie within the first 20 minutes and you spend the subsequent 2 hours wondering if there will be anything insightful to be gleaned but eventually you realize that this movie is just holds up a mirror to society and has nothing more to offer.

There are a few funny lines here and there and the acting is as good as it could have been.

People who half way pay attention to what's going on in the world will feel secondhand smartness from this films conclusions and the actors will be able to go to sleep with a nice fat Netflix paycheck and a smug little smile on their faces.

All in all this movie is cynical self-serving garbage.… Expand

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poltorFeb 7, 2022

A great movie. Sometimes the movie is funny and sometimes scary. In my heart, he found a place next to the films: "Wag the Dog" and "Idiocracy". A caustic satire that blames our society. Let's agree our society is sick , it's movies like thisA great movie. Sometimes the movie is funny and sometimes scary. In my heart, he found a place next to the films: "Wag the Dog" and "Idiocracy". A caustic satire that blames our society. Let's agree our society is sick , it's movies like this that make us look at it with an open mind. The cast and the work of the actors are above all praise.… Expand

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B-BogFeb 5, 2022

I have absolutely no idea why this movie got slammed so hard by critics. The actors all turned in great performances, the themes are obviously very pertinent to the time we're living in and the issues we're facing as a species, and it's funnyI have absolutely no idea why this movie got slammed so hard by critics. The actors all turned in great performances, the themes are obviously very pertinent to the time we're living in and the issues we're facing as a species, and it's funny and depressing at the same time. If you're a movie critic and you rated the 500th Pixar movie higher than this, you're a f**king clown.… Expand

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DiptanshuFeb 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uniquely Awesome Movie
the cast and acting was legendary,the story was decent executed brilliantly, with just plot of comet hitting the earth and people reaction the movie kept me engaged and it was awesomely executed, the comet situation and the people's reaction was literally like "WHAT" moment through-out the movie it was like people being people straight for 2hrs, the starting scene with office meeting the free snack issue was hilarious and from then the meeting with president and the whole moring show interview with it the news anchor getting onboard with leo it was damn then the whole ups and down in story with president vs scientist and then the mocking of apple ceo the peter he's plan and literal destruction of planet and ended with the scientist being together after whole **** journey to them it was amazing, some moments in it were literally hilarious like the meeting scene jonah tries to kiss jenifer it was sarcasting then the whole pop star thing in morining show and people reacting to news and all the way the real-life things are mocked in movie was awesome to watch, the timotee character was decent, the ending was literally surprising the family reunion of leo and the post-credits the new planet and the creatures eating president it was shockingly hilarious and amazing, the showcase of capitalism in bad light it felt unbelieveable for president and investor part apart from that every aspect of movie was fun and entertaining,Overall it's uniquely entertaining movie!… Expand

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Compi24Feb 4, 2022

An interesting Rorschach test of a film that offers the collective sociopolitical landscape a mirror to gaze into, but with not as much of the madcap satire and laughs as the trailers would have you believe. Adam McKay's "Don't Look Up"An interesting Rorschach test of a film that offers the collective sociopolitical landscape a mirror to gaze into, but with not as much of the madcap satire and laughs as the trailers would have you believe. Adam McKay's "Don't Look Up" references nearly every single sticking point and infrastructural hurdle present in our current times, without necessarily looking to solve any of those issues or point towards potential solutions of any kind. For those of us who are less in touch with the systemic issues plaguing us, this might mark a provocative moment for positive change. For those of us who are already convinced and aware, you kind of just sit and nod along with the film in agreement until it reaches its frustratingly predictable conclusion. In many ways, it feels like McKay's close to having made his mind up about people. Not sure if it's the movie I needed right now, but if it's the one that someone else needed to see in order to spark a necessary course-correction in their life, then I guess that's something.… Expand

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YoucantmakemeFeb 4, 2022

Bad

You put names in a movie, give it quirky moments and absurd storyline and then call it scifi-- weak and stupid.. Obviously cheap use of Meryl Streep, Jonah guy plays an exaggerated version of ev-er-y character he plays in every movie. IBad

You put names in a movie, give it quirky moments and absurd storyline and then call it scifi-- weak and stupid..

Obviously cheap use of Meryl Streep, Jonah guy plays an exaggerated version of ev-er-y character he plays in every movie. I don't like Leo soft. They tried too hard with Jen's look--was that part of the sci- fi nod. Ariana was Ariana, Tyler Perry has a resting smirk face that I can get passed. The weird compilation of babies being born, and unrelated clips from everywhere seemed like a rush job with little thought.… Expand

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ClayfoxFeb 4, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Negative “hot takes” are wrong. Instant classic that will become cultural signpost for our self-delusion about climate change the way “Dr. Strangelove” did for nuclear arms race. Last dinner scene is haunting, heartbreaking and beautiful.… Expand

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WanestaFeb 2, 2022

Despite far from being perfect with some cringe moments and easily-removable parts, Don't Look Up is an excellent piece of art framing today's society to look back a hundred years from now - if we make it to that point. It's funny, moving,Despite far from being perfect with some cringe moments and easily-removable parts, Don't Look Up is an excellent piece of art framing today's society to look back a hundred years from now - if we make it to that point. It's funny, moving, and doesn't shy from the dark power that comes with money and fame.… Expand

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NazmulHasanDec 25, 2021

Absolutely brilliant movie.One of the best movies of 2021.Performences,writing, direction everything were great.

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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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Spartan_117Jan 29, 2022

Don't Look Up (2021) is a satirical sci-fi drama about a group of scientists who discover that a Comet is on a direct collision course with Earth, their attempt to alert the Government before it's too late, and their utter dismay at howDon't Look Up (2021) is a satirical sci-fi drama about a group of scientists who discover that a Comet is on a direct collision course with Earth, their attempt to alert the Government before it's too late, and their utter dismay at how things turn out. Written and directed by Adam McKay who is no stranger to such movies with his previous outings such as The Big Short, a film about the 2008 housing crisis and economic crash, and VICE, a film about Dick Cheney's tenure, with both having a strong layer of satire embedded in the narrative and so I was excited to check this out. Another hit from the man.

My enjoyment of this movie boils down to two main reasons:

1) Growing up, I was a huge fan of Disaster or end-of-the-world scenario movies regardless of what is bringing that end and two of my favourites from that time were Armageddon and Deep Impact, both dealing with a large Asteroid impact, so I was naturally giddy with excitement when a modern movie with a similar scenario came out and dealt with that subject matter in a satirical tone. A fresh experience of something I love.

2) The social commentary on the state of the modern world and several avenues in it as what would the world do if Humanity is faced with this extinction event whether it is politics, mainstream media, social media, big tech companies, science, the youth, family etc, and giving jabs to both sides of the political spectrum. Some of it is heavy-handed and too on the nose going to absurdism while some of it is subtle and that created a fun balance. It also can be horrifying as to how close to home it hits with all the nonsense that is happening nowadays.

Of course, the movie wouldn't have been great without having a large and talented cast, all of whom gave good-great performances, enhancing your attachment or disdain for the characters according to the plot. My favourite was without a doubt, Leonardo DiCaprio. The dude's amazing in everything I've watched and this was no exception. Seeing him in a scientist role struggling to deal with the sheer stupidity at hand from the Govt. and the media made me frustrated as well, alongside the co-star Jennifer Lawrence, who was also great. I like that while it is a comedy, it walks the line between serious and absurd rather well. If it was all goofy and funny, it wouldn't have had the impact it wanted to have.

Well directed, written and shot with erratic editing that works for a movie like this as it keeps the momentum going. Without giving anything away, I do, however, wish that we got to see a bit more towards the end. Also, I did miss Adam McKay's style of 4th wall breaks or the fake obvious wrap-ups but considering it is a fictional tale and not based on a historical event or personality, maybe it wouldn't have worked here.

Overall, I enjoyed it a lot, this was right up my alley. It is definitely amongst the best of 2021 for me. If you like satire or if the premise interests you, I'd recommend giving this a watch. And if I were to rate it, I'd give it a solid 8/10.… Expand

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akashp2001Jan 29, 2022

An absolutely badly written,so called comedy film with no comedy.Seriously needed better writing and limited casting.Ps.please tell me why was timothee chalamet and Ariana Grande in this film,even care Blanchett

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ShanehoronJan 28, 2022

This is a alright movie. I know it wouldn't be amazing but if I'm honest, I don't really know why don't look up has a lot of hate. Personally I don't think this movie brilliant, but I really enjoyed this movie. I thought the ending was aThis is a alright movie. I know it wouldn't be amazing but if I'm honest, I don't really know why don't look up has a lot of hate. Personally I don't think this movie brilliant, but I really enjoyed this movie. I thought the ending was a mixed bag. It was dramatic but I thought it was trying a bit too hard but that's my opinion. I thought there was a couple funny scenes though. The cutscenes at the very end were quite bad and putting Ariana Grande in the movie was a strange choice but I don't really mind. Overall the movie was good. Not mediocre but it was good.… Expand

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HpoonisJan 27, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I can understand why critics disliked it: they wouldn't know satire if it bit them on the arse, or was delivered by a mobile app and bit them on the arse.

I found it very well done, well-delivered, and exactly onI thoroughly enjoyed this. I can understand why critics disliked it: they wouldn't know satire if it bit them on the arse, or was delivered by a mobile app and bit them on the arse.

I found it very well done, well-delivered, and exactly on point as a depiction of a modern society whose only concern is public opinion of themselves.

I definitely recommend it to British audiences as we tend to get the subtlety of the humour.… Expand

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theaterparentsJan 26, 2022

I loved its dry humor on a subject so very frightening. It's an allegory worthy of our times and smart. Jennifer Lawrence is thoroughly engaging and focuses the story in a way only a substantial, grounded, and intelligent actor can. Streep,I loved its dry humor on a subject so very frightening. It's an allegory worthy of our times and smart. Jennifer Lawrence is thoroughly engaging and focuses the story in a way only a substantial, grounded, and intelligent actor can. Streep, of course, was entertaining and disturbingly above-it-all. Mark Rylance played it on the mark, so did Jonah Hill, Tyler Perry (omg), Rob Morgan. Some were over the edge into camp and plastic doll territory, but it didn't disturb the greatness of this movie.… Expand

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Agrippa2311Jan 26, 2022

During my viewing, I at once noticed that the cast is an all-star team, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, and Timothee Chalamet to name a few. All of whom I respect as incredibly talented actors. Dicaprio is theDuring my viewing, I at once noticed that the cast is an all-star team, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, and Timothee Chalamet to name a few. All of whom I respect as incredibly talented actors. Dicaprio is the main star alongside Lawrence, and they form a good pair, with him playing the quieter individual while Lawrence is more out there and loud and is the butt of jokes throughout the movie. Seeing Jonah Hill in a comedy role again reminds me of his role in “Superbad.” He has excellent comedic timing and pulls off the douchey underling very well. I can see how some people would feel it has too much comedy with too much seriousness when it should have decided which one to focus on and used the other as an accessory. Sometimes when trying to be serious it at once follows it up with a gag or vice versa. While depicting the way some people feel the government has handled the Covid-19 outbreak as well as the issue of global warming, the constant flip-flopping can come across as jarring. Near the end of the film, it does take a more serious tone and starts to use layback on the jokes. The ending is not what you expect from a movie like this, but it makes sense in the context and delivers the message they wanted the movie to go with about what happens when you try to sweep issues under the proverbial rug. After viewing it, I understand why it has been given a mediocre score, but it is being panned too hard. The actors played their parts well, none of them came off as disinterested in the project. It goes into some touchy subjects, such as politics and the like. But it is satire, and those things are to be expected. I would suggest that people see it because at its core it is a good comedy. And it may even open some doors to viewing new opinions and could cause someone to Look Up.… Expand

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dillonmsandhuJan 25, 2022

Some people say that this movie is "smug", and the satire too obvious. Unfortunately, it is obvious that establishment would fail to solve climate change on easy mode. And yes, this movie is "smug", but against the media, billionaires andSome people say that this movie is "smug", and the satire too obvious. Unfortunately, it is obvious that establishment would fail to solve climate change on easy mode. And yes, this movie is "smug", but against the media, billionaires and politicians. Of course the media hates it. Enjoyable, if not flawless, comedy.… Expand

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EnkizuJan 22, 2022

Well written, well made, truly funny. Effective satire without being too “on the nose”.

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Voodoo123Jan 21, 2022

DLU is a well produced very watchable and mildly amusing satire of media culture. I enjoyed the way it presents old medias way of deciminating facts and data into politic sound bites even if it is a bit too blunt at times to be witty aboutDLU is a well produced very watchable and mildly amusing satire of media culture. I enjoyed the way it presents old medias way of deciminating facts and data into politic sound bites even if it is a bit too blunt at times to be witty about it. It serves itself up as a grandiose example of this but then fails to engage on anything other than a surface level exploration of the heady topics it raises. Looks great tho!… Expand

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ThoughtfulScoreJan 21, 2022

Don't Look Up isn't very funny, but I still found it to be somewhat enjoyable. The message is muddled, because a comet destroying Earth is not a great allegory for climate change, yet the film's criticism of modernity, along with the failureDon't Look Up isn't very funny, but I still found it to be somewhat enjoyable. The message is muddled, because a comet destroying Earth is not a great allegory for climate change, yet the film's criticism of modernity, along with the failure of political and media figures to be in touch with reality, is more apt and entertaining. The message that we should be more appreciative of the things we have is much needed, but the hackneyed climate change theme is over simplified and reeks of 'rules for thee, not for me', given that the budget for this project was $75 million, and undoubtedly the cast of this movie is responsible for a chunk of consumption & climate change that is orders of magnitude larger than your average global citizen.… Expand

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Dboy5156Jan 21, 2022

Movie was garbage. Beyond being politicized and further polarizing, the movie just wasn’t funny. You can hold a straight face this entire movie. Comedy dies when George Soros funds it.

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MattBrady99Jan 21, 2022

"We really did have everything, didn't we? I mean, when you think about it."

Leonardo DiCaprio, easily one of the best parts of this crowded cast. Both funny and dramatic. The freak out scene on live TV was some of the best acting from him."We really did have everything, didn't we? I mean, when you think about it."

Leonardo DiCaprio, easily one of the best parts of this crowded cast. Both funny and dramatic. The freak out scene on live TV was some of the best acting from him. I watched that scene so many times.

The movie itself I found a bit iffy. It's long, the editing is strange, and it's one of those movies that tries to fit in every single famous actor in one movie. But in a weird way, in some over the top, not subtle way, I found the movie to be brilliant at times. It had its moments of anxiety with some scary moments involving people in power, who during a global crisis only see the opportunity to make themselves even richer. The world rest in the hands of leaders who don't really care about human life.… 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.… Expand

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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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BozoniniJan 18, 2022

This movie is not for everyone. Its built on sarcasm and analogies not many will understand. Brilliant movie, great cast, bold director.

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davygravy93Dec 25, 2021

Smug is the word I would use to describe Don't look up. It is a film that is trying so hard to be satire but fails in almost every attempt because the writers simply cant help themselves from shoving the message down your throat at everySmug is the word I would use to describe Don't look up. It is a film that is trying so hard to be satire but fails in almost every attempt because the writers simply cant help themselves from shoving the message down your throat at every opportunity.

So an astronomer finds a meteor heading toward earth and the acting presidents response is to ignore it(sound familiar?). Disregarding the hack tier writing that led to the inevitable comparison to real world world events that no one wants to think about when watching a movie, I have to ask, what is the point of this story? To show that some turn a blind eye to **** that stinks? Thanks movie, couldn't have figured that out without ya.

The performances were a mixed bag. Leo I thought was good, same with Jennifer lawrence. Nothing mind blowing but they do elevate the movie more than it would be without them and personally I think their talents are wasted on this toilet pap- I mean script. Jonah Hill was just obnoxious(and not in the fun Bill Murray way) and Meryl Streep was annoying as the president, no one else really stood out to me.

Somewhere along the line whoever was making this film forgot that satire isn't funny when its painfully obvious. You need subtlety because without it you just end up being a parody of real life which is the lowest hanging fruit in regards to comedy. This film wasn't frustrating simply because its bad(because it is) its frustrating because its could've been much better with a little more effort in the writing department.… Expand

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Ericinxenia2003Jan 17, 2022

Unexpectedly, Lough out loud funny. Star studded political satire with hilarious finish mid-credit roll.

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Shocker3Jan 16, 2022

Excellent film. The cast did a great job and the timeliness of this movie was perfect. One of the best movies I have seen in a long time.

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Oz_MomotaroJan 16, 2022

The first half of this movie is borderline unwatchable - and the second half is better made, but also pointless because the front half is so poor. The movie is like a teenager view of the complexities (and problems) of modern vox-politix (andThe first half of this movie is borderline unwatchable - and the second half is better made, but also pointless because the front half is so poor. The movie is like a teenager view of the complexities (and problems) of modern vox-politix (and real politics) in not wanting to address real world problems. It was a 5 min skit that was made into a 2.5 hour waste of time. The characters are ridiculous - the writing even more so... but the point is - it's not engaging. I'm from the demographic that was meant to be the 'converted'... but I actually found the narrative to be the same one-note tunnel-vision view of the world that this was meant to be reflecting on (and not in a clever way). Nothing was interesting; nothing stimulating. Just a lot of pandering to people wanting to be angry at... something? As a scientist - I thought this was just demeaning, and misunderstanding of how science works. Also, as someone that has experienced the political aspects that it discusses - it actually was like a comic-book version. Completely wrong, and like someone wrote a story about something they had no understanding of - based on the fact that 95% of people wouldn't either. It just builds on poor stereotypes (because it suits) while just undermining a lot of good work that people do. Worst thing - this was supposed to be a comedy. It wasn't funny.

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HamkeJan 16, 2022

Watched the movie with the family. Super entertaining and a little depressing.

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strawhashiraJan 16, 2022

The aggressively mediocre satire that loses itself in a tediously wrapped 2 hour salad. With nothing exciting or bold to offer in the monotony of the premise.

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MaxPayneIsGodJan 16, 2022

I don't need a movie to tell me how stupid people are and I don't think satirizing the current state of the world was the best idea.
I politely excused myself from the room about half way through.
I'd rather smash my own teeth out with aI don't need a movie to tell me how stupid people are and I don't think satirizing the current state of the world was the best idea.
I politely excused myself from the room about half way through.
I'd rather smash my own teeth out with a hammer than be subjected to this dumpster fire.… Expand

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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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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.… Expand

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CLAYTAYLOR21Dec 25, 2021

Don't Look Up is a hilarious yet bleak satirical comedy that certainly is not lacking in things to say. The film highlights important and currently relevant themes such as social media, "political activism", and corrupt leadership. It alsoDon't Look Up is a hilarious yet bleak satirical comedy that certainly is not lacking in things to say. The film highlights important and currently relevant themes such as social media, "political activism", and corrupt leadership. It also features great performances, primarily those of DiCaprio and Lawrence. It seemed that the immense stakes of the story took a bit away from the lead characters and left them feeling a bit underwritten, but much of this was made up for by the terrific lead acting. They made emotional moments that shouldn't have worked some of the best parts of the movie. I also found that most of the comedy really hit for me with Jonah Hill in particular being a highlight in this respect. My one other flaw was that the film had a few side plots that seemed a bit extraneous, but many of these wound up having at least some pay off. In summary, Don't Look Up is hilarious and extremely topical in today's world. I would absolutely recommend giving it a watch.… Expand

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kozamixJan 15, 2022

a very funny film, but only if you understand the satire and prepare to laugh and agree to what they say about you, the film can be praised for its honest ending and a fair outcome for the villains, the only thing that is a pity for our planet and us

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HTGamerJan 15, 2022

"Don't Look Up" is a satirical science-fiction movie, a critique of the current state of affairs in human society, and I'm afraid it's more right about the issues it tackles than wrong.

Directed by Adam McKay and starring Leonardo di Caprio"Don't Look Up" is a satirical science-fiction movie, a critique of the current state of affairs in human society, and I'm afraid it's more right about the issues it tackles than wrong.

Directed by Adam McKay and starring Leonardo di Caprio and Jennifer Lawrence, this film is an allegory about humanity's inaction towards an impending global catastrophe (the Environmental/Climate Crisis), and the stupidity of the masses (by embracing nonsensical Conspiracy Theories).

Merryll Streep is the USA President, almost a female version of Donald Trump. The President is being told by 2 unknown scientists about a comet that could kill the entire planet, and all she cares about is politics. Only when she sees it as a political opportunity for herself does she take action. I mean, which real politician would do any different?

Then the scientists go to the Media to present their findings and warn everybody, but are met with another round of indifference. Who cares about comets? Let's gossip about Hollywood!

Then the world descends into folly, split among those who believe ("Look Up") and don't believe ("Don't Look Up") in the catastrophe. Sounds familiar? It's another critique, this time about the Covid-19 conspiracy theories.

The film ends with the world meeting its literal end, due to humanity's inaction, in a striking yet depressing final scene, where di Caprio et al. gather round the family table for a final supper, together. This time around there is no hero to save the day at the last minute.

Only real problem about this movie is di Caprio and Lawrence's flat performances. Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill are much more enjoyable by comparison. But Mark Rylance steals the show, he brilliantly plays a Steve Jobbs/Jeff Bezos kind of character, who is too powerful and does whatever he pleases, irrespective of the consequences.

This film is no classic, there are better satires out there, but it's still fun to watch. And it hits the target, which is to raise some awareness about the world we live in and the issues we have to deal with.… Expand

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Chester93Jan 14, 2022

The most boring left wing propaganda I’ve ever seen. And was it really necessary to make product placement of xanax in it? There are few funny moments, but it doesn’t make it comedy. Just don’t waste your time.

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ParQerJan 14, 2022

A satire that's well written and well acted who holds not punch. What more can you ask?

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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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VmgoinsJan 13, 2022

Don’t let the media lie to you. This movie is great, it’s exactly what would happen. It’s just depressing because it’s so true.

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TwiTuJan 13, 2022

I didnt know what to think about this movie at first.
Then I read the claims of the director that this movie was meant to criticize republicans about climate change.
But: Why do republicans love Bill Clinton in this movie then? Why is a BillI didnt know what to think about this movie at first.
Then I read the claims of the director that this movie was meant to criticize republicans about climate change.
But:
Why do republicans love Bill Clinton in this movie then?
Why is a Bill Gates/Fauci hybrid and Hillary Clinton being portrayed as republican then?
Why is the MSM being shown as republican outlets?

The only explanation is that the makers of this movie suffer from extreme projection and reality shined through a bit here and there.
They dont realize that everything they claim about the other side is what they do and are themselves.
Still, this fact makes this movie pretty hilarious. See it as an "Idiocracy" in the present and real life. Its a case study of the state of media, politization of science and corruption going on in the real world. Just not colored the way the director thought it would be. He thinks too black and white and far too much from his own very biased standpoint. Hes a mainstream director after all, getting his money from the establishment, which of course he needs to please to be able to keep making movies in this age and day of cancel culture.
I think he does know exactly what he did and so just used the distorted view of reality in this movie as full blown propaganda against his political opponents.

The movie is for sure so bad that its good again. Thats why finding a proper score was pretty hard to do. I mean it entertained me. Thats why I was going to give it a 5 or 6. But in the end I see reality and what was intended with this movie, which I cant tolerate in good conscience.… Expand

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GeanyJan 13, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yes very good! Qwertyuikopasdfghjmllzvxbmcitsitxitx8tx89diw8rss9x5c pydltd8td5c ptd8rsxtcypv otdx9t8tfy9 pgxtoosltw2t0c9tcfdd949d9txcpguvytriese7a3 xpogxtowwpegcypcppc… Expand

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HotLikeWasabiJan 12, 2022

Phenomenally accurate movie…satirical, yes, but only slightly so, unfortunately. The mockery was of society, not of “mental health issues” as some other reviewers have said. Quite the opposite- they are mocking society’s rejection of sciencePhenomenally accurate movie…satirical, yes, but only slightly so, unfortunately. The mockery was of society, not of “mental health issues” as some other reviewers have said. Quite the opposite- they are mocking society’s rejection of science (and it’s ability to take facts seriously)- something we should all be familiar with at this point, with Covid and the rejection of scientific facts about global warming, etc. Beyond the meaning, it was so well acted and entertaining, thought-provoking and refreshing.… Expand

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gomesXJan 11, 2022

Poor old "Kate Dibiansky" (Jennifer Lawrence) and her teacher "Mindy" (Leonardo DiCaprio) had the misfortune to discover a huge comet on a collision course with Earth. When they report this to "Oglethorpe" (Rob Morgan) - the NASA man taskedPoor old "Kate Dibiansky" (Jennifer Lawrence) and her teacher "Mindy" (Leonardo DiCaprio) had the misfortune to discover a huge comet on a collision course with Earth. When they report this to "Oglethorpe" (Rob Morgan) - the NASA man tasked with dealing with such existential threats, the three are now exposed to the upper echelons of the United States administration, which often draws a smile and a grimace from the audience. The real star of the movie, Meryl Streep, is "President Orlean" (yes, guess what her given name is?), who presides over her government with the help of her hapless son of Chief of Staff "Jason" (Jonah Hill) in which it is a very thinly veiled blow to all things Trumpian. The story largely follows the thread of "Meteor" (1979), only with better special effects, and the corporate machinations of the "Blofeld"-esque "Isherwell" (Sir Mark Rylance) add a bit of false threat to that. fun disaster movie parody meets political drama through some manipulative and fickle television journalism (summarized by an amusing contribution from Cate Blanchett). The film's pacing is a bit unpredictable, but keep an eye out for some good scenes from Ron Perlman as the archetypal, militaristic enthusiast "Drask" and Timothée Chalamet (where does he find the time?) as the hippie love interest "Yule", which adds some volume and humor to the rather flimsy plot that has a really fitting ending. On top of Netflix productions, this - for a change, decent writing accompanies an on-form cast and I liked it.… Expand

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DubeauJan 11, 2022

This film is a satire and should be watch like one. Amazing funny story with a very distorted way of showing the world. Not funny with jokes but how they show you the absurdity of it all. Great actors all the way around. Very decent effects,This film is a satire and should be watch like one. Amazing funny story with a very distorted way of showing the world. Not funny with jokes but how they show you the absurdity of it all. Great actors all the way around. Very decent effects, so the scifi parts are credible visually. The movie has maybe some slower moments, but that's about it. I give the movie 88%. Those types of satire movie are a rarity, so go and watch it.… Expand

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lessacebolaJan 11, 2022

O filme é uma crítica a realidade que estamos vivendo, e na minha opinião, ele consegue retratar muito bem.

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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.… Expand

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franclinolinJan 10, 2022

“Don’t Look Up” featured just enough wry wit balanced with just enough over the top sarcasm to support me through the slower segments until the heavily foreshadowed literally bitter ending landed ….like a comet from the sky.

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navarrojpxJan 10, 2022

One of the best movies of the year, Excellent satirical masterpiece, Makes you think about the world we live in, and makes you laugh at it at the same time

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lizzardsQueenJan 10, 2022

Supongo que las críticas tan negativas que ha tenido esta película es porque escuece. Es una brutal crítica a nuestra sociedad. Recomendadísima.

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DangerDave1409Jan 10, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes it is from Netflix. So do not expect too much. However, the cast and the topic is quite good and the jokes are hilarious. I really liked it and was entertained. Especially the ending was good, with the twist and the comeback to the end of the president.… Expand

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kbertyJan 9, 2022

Don't Look Up is not subtle. It is brilliant, timely, preaches to a particular choir, and lampoons itself in the process. Netflix gives it an impressive Hollywood treatment. The big name cast and polished script manages to comment on orDon't Look Up is not subtle. It is brilliant, timely, preaches to a particular choir, and lampoons itself in the process. Netflix gives it an impressive Hollywood treatment. The big name cast and polished script manages to comment on or allude to the previous presidential administration's fecklessness and the current administration and congress's challenge at actually getting anything done in the midst of our national obsession with reality TV, social media, likes, toothless congressional committees afraid to act, and 15-minutes-of-fame politicians using current challenges to up their personal profiles and self-created importance. Not only does the project boast a cast worthy of being called “A-list”, casting director Francine Maisler, does an outstanding job with the casting itself. Netflix continues to up the ante by demonstrating the level to which they are willing to put an impressive amount of resources behind quality projects. The main cast of 18 credited actors includes among them, 6 oscar winners in acting categories; 2 more oscar nominees also in acting categories; a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award winner; and 3 emmy award winners or nominees. The director and writer Adam McKay is an oscar winning screenwriter and nominee for best director. The actors deliver on all counts with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep at the top of their game. Cate Blanchett and Tyler Perry are a hilarious duo spoofing the cheery banter and personality-driven morning news shows.

Production value is top notch as expected. The look of the film emulates a kind of slick superficial overly-filtered imagery so common in the social media culture it pokes at and in so doing ... looks great - credit to cinematographer Linus Sandgren, the art direction team, and production designer Clayton Hartley. Special effects are on par with top film productions and that's no small achievement given what we take for granted as part of films due to technological advancements, especially where special effects are concerned. The scenes of global disaster are not only impressively violent, but they are spectacularly well done. Nicholas Britell (2 time oscar nominee and emmy winner for original scores) delivers a soundtrack that works on many levels. It references the caper films of the 60s and 70s, and easily shifts to more wistful celestial sounds during interspersed scenes of nature, and the earth’s varied landscape reminding us that global events don’t just effect people … just as … oh, I don’t know … climate change doesn’t just effect humans but all living creatures on both land and in the seas.

Don't Look Up will be hard for some to watch because it says what many have been saying for the past 5 years socially and politically. The film also presses forward grimly with its expected outcome. As entertainment, the film has a solid story line with interesting and credible side stories woven nicely into the plot without wavering from the films primary purpose which I think is for us to remember that this our lives make up "real life" and are not part of a television show. We are not extras on a set somewhere. The actions or inactions of our government have consequences. Let’s hope the message will finally sink in with this film.… Expand

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MESMURDAJan 9, 2022

Perfection! Everyone must see the new Idiocracy movie! It is truly a mirror.

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seymoursgalJan 8, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is this one of those movies that gets lower reviews because it doesn't have a happy ending? … Expand

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LinkbeckJan 8, 2022

Amazing movie. All bad reviews did not understand the sarcasm of the movie. Must watch if you are able to not let jokes go over your head like most of the low reviews here

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WellitonCarlosJan 8, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Leonardo Di Caprio, Ariana Grande and all effects make the movie a big thing. The iconic plot and several critics represent the spirit of time.… Expand

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jeanrenoirJan 8, 2022

It's as depressing to compare Don't Look Up with Dr. Strangelove as it is to compare Amor Towles' Rules of Civility with The Great Gatsby, since both contemporary works are such reflections of the vapidity of American culture, and mostIt's as depressing to compare Don't Look Up with Dr. Strangelove as it is to compare Amor Towles' Rules of Civility with The Great Gatsby, since both contemporary works are such reflections of the vapidity of American culture, and most artists, today, compared to the genuine, profound critical geniuses the American arts used to throw up. All right-thinking people will agree with Don't Look Up's mockery of the vapid stupidity of American culture and Americans today, but the movie mostly wastes some of the best actors Hollywood has on its own artistic ineptitude.… Expand

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Kel_ScepticJan 8, 2022

It is sooooo funny to see the media critic's score for this movie, when the movies implies exactly this: media manipulation, capitalism at its finest, corporates and PROFIT!

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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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BeardedYodaJan 8, 2022

There has been quite a buzz around this film, and after watching it I understand why. Don't Look Up has a lot of things to say and really wants the viewer to know that. The movie has very solid performances and has some unique editing,There has been quite a buzz around this film, and after watching it I understand why. Don't Look Up has a lot of things to say and really wants the viewer to know that. The movie has very solid performances and has some unique editing, something that is par for the course in an Adam McKay film. However, I do think that the message of the film is a tad on the nose; and that the overall portrayal of humanity isn't fully "accurate", though it is entertaining. I understand that this movie is a parody; I'm just wondering - how much of one? While I think this is the weakest out of McKay's recent directorial endeavors, it is still worth a watch. It's a flawed, but interesting, film.… Expand

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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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keanexJan 8, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I straight up enjoyed Don't Look Up. Overall the movie has this see-saw of tonality, where it starts off with a very serious concept, slowly pushes down into a canyon of comedy, only swing back up into a peak of seriousness. The tonal shift caused a bit of uncertainty in what to expect, though I believe the shift upwards was much easier to digest than the initial shift.

The acting was fantastic overall, Leo and Jennifer Lawrence played the straight role well, Kid Cudi and Ariana's bits provided comedic relief and social satire, and the absolute absurdity of Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, and Ron Pearlman were fantastic absurdist satire. With a cast like this, I'm not surprised with the quality of the acting, it's an A++ list.

More than the acting, the movie has a good sense of cinematography. The nature reels were gorgeous, and at times impactful to the overall message.

I can see why the story is going to piss people off. It's heavy satire. There's nothing subtle about it, even coming off as a caricature more often than not. I don't think the director had intentions of this being a deep movie, it's an absurdist dramedy satire, and I think that other than some slow pacing in the middle early second-half of the film, it was done well.

I've once read that a great ending can leave an impression that a mediocre movie was better than it was. I think that Don't Look Up is a good movie, with a great ending. The scene at the dinner table, admittedly, made my eyes a bit wet. It was sweet and peaceful. The during-credits scene on the new planet was hilarious, especially the call-back to the line about how Meryl Streep was going to die.

I enjoyed the film. I'm not going to take it too seriously, I highly doubt that it is particularly meant to be. From what I've read, it's simply commentary on how laissez-faire we are, as a society, about climate change, and sorta poking fun at it. I dig it.… Expand

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