Don't Look Up

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herrmoeklDec 29, 2021

One of the most important movies of our time, there is a good reason that particularly mainstream media is not in love with this movie. Watch it an you´ll know why...

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Kristoff_PLDec 26, 2021

Great movie !!!
Shows how rich bastards exploit us people (99% of population) for their own propaganda...
And if theirs plan fail , they flee like rats ...
And leave us people here to die/blame...

WAKE UP !!!

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JLuis_001Dec 14, 2021

If you saw the Netflix special that was released last year, which was called Death to 2020, I think that in a funny way you might notice that a lot of what was seen in that comedy special seems to have served as inspiration for some of theIf you saw the Netflix special that was released last year, which was called Death to 2020, I think that in a funny way you might notice that a lot of what was seen in that comedy special seems to have served as inspiration for some of the characters in this film.
And considering that both projects began filming in November 2020, it leads me to believe that their screenwriters shared notes.

Don't Look Up is another big film that completely wastes a remarkable cast.
And this one has even bigger names than House of Gucci.
The main problem with this story is that its satire is neither subtle, nor clever, and frankly not even relevant.

The parody, which is more than clearly an accurate reflection of the situation that the United States experienced under Donald Trump's administration when the pandemic began, and has carried ever since, is torn to shreds by its plot incompetence.

How many times has it been said that we need a meteorite to fall on us and make us extinct? That's the joke of this film.

Don't Look Up doesn't express anything interesting in that regard.
It comes to reinvent absolutely nothing, because this is a completely palpable reality, if you spend any time on any social media.
Its humor is simply idiotic because the characters are nothing more than uninteresting parodies, let alone comical.

You can easily tell the cast just wanted to have fun and get paid. I mean, it was recently revealed that Leonardo DiCaprio was paid 30 million dollars for this role, while Jennifer Lawrence got 25.
I seriously need a job where for just doing the bare minimum I get a 30 million dollars salary.

That's how disappointing this film is.

That it's being considered as an Academy award contender? That's low for the Academy.

I only hope that The Lost Daughter and The Hand of God will repair my disappointment when it comes to Netflix.… Expand

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dialinganaDec 30, 2021

I really tried to like this one, but it is neither funny nor very entertaining.

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jweeksDec 30, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film was the perfect balance of satire and drama required to get such an important message across. I would consider this one of the best films of the year. Ignore the bad reviews from those who would rather listen to anyone other then actual climate scientists (most republicans/corporate funded media). The scientific consensus is that our grand-children could face extinction from climate /ecological collapse if we don't act NOW. With build back better getting grounded/dismantled in the same way the initial rockets sent to stop the comet did it is as pressing of a message as ever.… Expand

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KobusquirvasDec 24, 2021

How the hell do you get it right to make such a horrible movie with some of the best actors out there?! I love and adore every single actor in this movie and that makes me so angry of how terrible this movie is. I actually feel sorry for allHow the hell do you get it right to make such a horrible movie with some of the best actors out there?! I love and adore every single actor in this movie and that makes me so angry of how terrible this movie is. I actually feel sorry for all these actors that they had to be a part of this mess of a movie. The script and camera work is some of the worst I have ever experienced. There are also a TON of very random shots that make no sense and just confuse and annoy the hell out of you because how it spoils the movie even further. I enjoyed watching the end credits more that the movie itself.… Expand

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JD_ChambersDec 28, 2021

It had me enjoying it until about half way through, where it got really political and cringe. Not worth your time.

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MetacriticOnurDec 24, 2021

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LiveFoxDec 27, 2021

Not so subtle liberal political commentary, in an otherwise boring movie, will always get a 0 from me, dawg. Leo couldn’t save this hunk of **** not that he tried very hard.

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TherbertDec 25, 2021

Couldn't finish it. It's too US centric. You have to suspend belief and assume that the US is the only country on Earth and the only country that wants to stop armageddon. At least Armageddon didn't insult the world's intelligence; I'd ratherCouldn't finish it. It's too US centric. You have to suspend belief and assume that the US is the only country on Earth and the only country that wants to stop armageddon. At least Armageddon didn't insult the world's intelligence; I'd rather watch that than this abomination.
This film doesn't even recognise that other countries exist, yet continually talks about saving the planet. Of course Russia, with their own space programme, will let the US sort everything out by itself.
There are decent actors here, why do you make them do this obvious propaganda? The US just needs to get its head out of its own bottom.… Expand

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mehrdad254Dec 27, 2021

boring boring boring . 2 hour worthless movie with lot's of stars and nothing to say

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hush_Dec 25, 2021

It is highly unreal. It is full of exaggerations about bad human behaviors.

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cowboypostbopDec 26, 2021

I once fell off my bike going downhill and the impact of the pavement on my elbows and knees was subtler than this movie. A couple of decent jokes, solid performances and good editing does not save it from its own extreme smugness and sanctimony.

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YukeeDec 13, 2021

a completely mess. trash. horrible. terrible. I would like to never saw that again.

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yrcfrankDec 12, 2021

To call this thing a movie is an insult to this art form. This is at best an overlong third-rate SNL sketch

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ScottyRobDec 14, 2021

This is one disaster of a movie. It has virtually no humor, but a bunch of main-line stars making fools of themselves. The message is a very thin-line view of climate change in a really dumb "comet" of a way!

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mrlegendDec 26, 2021

first movie from Leo that I've seen that was bad... Just a satire political theater more so than a good movie.

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takenekDec 26, 2021

Co z tego, że same gwiazdy grają jak film tragiczny, nie pamiętam kiedy ostatni raz oglądałem tak słaby film.

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agulaconiDec 29, 2021

Fun, realistic, interesting, but too long. Could’ve been a little shorter. Although You’ll enjoy it

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3ebfan511Dec 31, 2021

This movie is co-written by Bernie Sanders speech-writer, a political insider with vast knowledge of how things work in this country, often...for the worse. That is why this stings so well, and is quite believable despite the satire.This movie is co-written by Bernie Sanders speech-writer, a political insider with vast knowledge of how things work in this country, often...for the worse. That is why this stings so well, and is quite believable despite the satire. Leftists will love it, but I would imagine conservatives would be somewhere between indifferent...to outright animosity. (As the film is very critical of conservatives, but especially of the media and politicans.) As a film its a bit long, and can feel a bit repetitive during one montage about halfway in, but once it hits its stride to continues on to the climax quite well. Consistently funny bits throughout, and likely a satire classic, one of the best I have ever seen. Anyone who is not A. rich or B.a conservative will likely enjoy it, and its worth watching no matter what ones political affiliation. Its a very interesting story, with an amazing cast, a good amount of humor, and hits at real drama as well as it goes along. Pretty much: this film shows better than any film, what it feels like to be a Bernie Sanders supporters, or a climate activist in our wayward political times. So even conservatives..if they want to understand what that feels like, should watch this film, and can likely learn something. I would consider it a must watch in these present times, and a satire classic.… 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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Jaredc324Dec 27, 2021

This movie is a cocaine fest. I don't know what it's trying to appease, short-attention spanned clickbaiters, but the story doesn't land or transcend the way it could've been. Leo did all he could do, so does Laurence. but everything else isThis movie is a cocaine fest. I don't know what it's trying to appease, short-attention spanned clickbaiters, but the story doesn't land or transcend the way it could've been. Leo did all he could do, so does Laurence. but everything else is just a science experiment gone awry in terms of editing and resonance. It's not what i hoped, but there's some good moments in between that hold it up. Loved the premise, didn't love the execution at times.… 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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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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TBallDec 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My response to this mess can be summed up by a line 14 minutes and fifty seconds in. "You've got to be ****ing kidding me!"… Expand

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Perseus69Dec 24, 2021

I seriously do not know what is going on with the movie industry. If our civilization should be judged by the quality of movies and tv series, we would totally deserve an extinction-level event. The topic of our collective stupidity in frontI seriously do not know what is going on with the movie industry. If our civilization should be judged by the quality of movies and tv series, we would totally deserve an extinction-level event. The topic of our collective stupidity in front of an imminent disaster is so important that a badly executed satire is probably not the best way to talk about it. The basic rules of directing are so broken that, if not for the cast, it would look like a mediocre student-grade movie. The soundtrack is always much louder than the actors' voices, making it hard to follow the dialogues, and it is terrible. Overall: forgettable and childish.… Expand

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arianatorfanDec 11, 2021

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Ariana is the worst actress I've ever seen in my life, it's better that she dedicate herself to music although well, she's already started to decline there too, I need my American Ariana, not this KoreanI can't believe I'm saying this, but Ariana is the worst actress I've ever seen in my life, it's better that she dedicate herself to music although well, she's already started to decline there too, I need my American Ariana, not this Korean version of my Queen.… Expand

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PanchogulJan 1, 2022

Para bien o para mal, esta película está dando bastante de que hablar y con el tiempo acabará convirtiéndose en un clásico, todo bien excepto por Ariana Grande, esa nula destalentada sobra en la película.

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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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AhkmanDec 25, 2021

The scientists tell us an asteroid is heading for earth and no one listens to them. Trust the science. Really this show is a satire on the climate change debate. A few of the jokes land and its enjoyable enough but it's also smug and oneThe scientists tell us an asteroid is heading for earth and no one listens to them. Trust the science. Really this show is a satire on the climate change debate. A few of the jokes land and its enjoyable enough but it's also smug and one sided. The writers are and not as clever as think they are and based on this I'm not sure they've even heard the other sides of the argument. It's just straw men all the way down. It's a comedy so some of this is fine, but overall self awareness is lacking.… Expand

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s3ver14nJan 6, 2022

Heavily allegorical satire, with strangely contrasting approaches that are at one moment very subtle, and the next as subtle as a brick in the face. The brick approach is obviously the Trump like president, vacuous, interested in selfHeavily allegorical satire, with strangely contrasting approaches that are at one moment very subtle, and the next as subtle as a brick in the face. The brick approach is obviously the Trump like president, vacuous, interested in self importance and the aggrandisement of family. To be fair this is all true of the real world Trump, so any caricature is hardly going to be subtle. The flip side is a more subtle criticism of the nature of modern society and media.
Some have assumed references towards climate change and/or the Covid pandemic, but to me the critique felt much broader, where the ridiculously elevated importance of celebrity triviality in social media and the competing, desperate drive of conventional media to remain relevant has become more important than reporting anything of use or value, or indeed the truth.
Overall, despite some bumpy moments this was a hugely enjoyable film with an excellent social commentary and some very subtle humour. I've rated it higher than I would have (probably more like an 8) because, ironically, there are some who don't believe in censorship but will still apparently give silly scores to films whose message they consider too liberal.… Expand

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namelessDec 24, 2021

I love Adam McKay's work. However, the casting severely handicapped this movie. We don't see characters, we see well-known serious actors trying to be comedic. It came off as amateurish. Jennifer Lawrence or Merle Steep... who is moreI love Adam McKay's work. However, the casting severely handicapped this movie. We don't see characters, we see well-known serious actors trying to be comedic. It came off as amateurish. Jennifer Lawrence or Merle Steep... who is more deserving of a Razzie? The role for Ariana Grande fit her better. I'm so glad it was streaming. That way you can appreciate Adam McKay's script and fast forward through the excruciating acting.… Expand

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awdrifterDec 27, 2021

The movie started well, the acting was good, the CGI was good for a Netflix movie, the songs are good, and it's pretty funny for the first hour or so, but then it just drags on and hits you over the head with basically equivalent to theThe movie started well, the acting was good, the CGI was good for a Netflix movie, the songs are good, and it's pretty funny for the first hour or so, but then it just drags on and hits you over the head with basically equivalent to the climate change propaganda. It can still include the climate change propaganda, but maybe cut it down by about half an hour and the movie would've felt much tighter.… Expand

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AlphaRebelDec 29, 2021

I would say it's satire but right now it's probably another prophesy - along with Idiocracy and Network.

Also I have no idea how the production team managed to assemble such a massive cast of amazing actors and pretty much squander most ofI would say it's satire but right now it's probably another prophesy - along with Idiocracy and Network.

Also I have no idea how the production team managed to assemble such a massive cast of amazing actors and pretty much squander most of the talent.… Expand

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scott_324Jan 1, 2022

Simply not very good. Actors are wasted. Other actors are not very good in their parts. Poor direction and erratic editing. Pace is slow and scenes go on for way too long. Not very funny. The underlying political critique is spot on but thisSimply not very good. Actors are wasted. Other actors are not very good in their parts. Poor direction and erratic editing. Pace is slow and scenes go on for way too long. Not very funny. The underlying political critique is spot on but this is just a poor script and execution. Who at Netflix keeps greenlighting these half-baked projects?… Expand

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DzimasDec 28, 2021

There was hope in the beginning, but this film unravels pretty quickly, especially with the initial visit to the White House. I'm not sure who Meryl Streep was trying to be, but it didn't work, nor did Jonah Hill as her callous son and chiefThere was hope in the beginning, but this film unravels pretty quickly, especially with the initial visit to the White House. I'm not sure who Meryl Streep was trying to be, but it didn't work, nor did Jonah Hill as her callous son and chief of staff. Perhaps the most annoying and most perplexing character was Peter Isherwell. Not sure who he was supposed to be either - a cross between Elon Musk and Carl Sagan perhaps? Whatever the case, the absurdity of mining the comet for precious minerals by breaking it up into bite size chunks and harvesting them from the Pacific Ocean would have made any astronomer apoplectic, but our good Dr. Mindy seems to take it all in stride, until he asks for peer review.

This is one of those movies you are supposed to laugh at but take seriously at the same time. The biggest question is why a comet movie when we know Leo and Adam wanted us to take global warming more seriously? Why not a string of natural disasters that lead to earth shattering consequences, but governments around the world remain oblivious to events? I guess that's a bit too close to reality. Leo and Adam want to have us imagine a more immediate pending doom.

But, the comet just doesn't work on any number of levels. Most people would be oblivious to it because you can't see it. We've had these warnings before and the comet manages to just miss and go hurtling off in space toward some other unsuspecting planet. Even if we had a 6-month warning, it is doubtful we could get enough rockets into space in time to thwart such a comet. It would be the end of the world as we know it, REM playing in the background.

So, we see astronomers made into nasty memes and internet sensations until they outgrow their purpose. Nothing really important is said in this film. It is on about the same level as Mike Judge's Idiocracy, but at least that movie was surprisingly prescient. Who would have believed back in 2006 that we would get President Donald Drumpf a short 10 years later? Judge didn't see us becoming that stupid for another 500 years.

Unfortunately, Netflix wants us to believe this film is important, so they are now offering podcasts to further pursue the theme at the beginning of the new year, "The Last Movie Ever Made." Well, I've had enough.… Expand

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jaredwallace91Jan 4, 2022

One of the best satires of all time. It's guilty of a little bit of liberal elitism but otherwise it leaves us all culpable for climate change

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FaxthtaxJan 3, 2022

This movie will get a very split audience. Critics will hate it, but i loved it. Even if you dislike this movie you will somehow agree with it.
The point that the main subject of the movie is an asteroid on its way to obliterate earth is oneThis movie will get a very split audience. Critics will hate it, but i loved it. Even if you dislike this movie you will somehow agree with it.
The point that the main subject of the movie is an asteroid on its way to obliterate earth is one thing.
But what it really is rubbing hardest again is actually human intelligence. It is a black, head-on satire on modern society that we live in today, and you know it is not very far of the mark. Human beings have become so estranged in social media and self-publicity that any major world event will be ridiculed.
We saw it when Covid emerged. No one cared until it was on our doorstep.
I had great laughs trough out this film. Highly enjoyed this dark comedy with good performances from most of the cast. Shame it got panned. I think it is the most significant movie in a long time regarding us people as a "intelligent" species.… Expand

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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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seabassreviewsJan 5, 2022

kind of preachy but overall one of the years best. brilliant cast, writing and tone. definitely one of my favorite film's of the year.

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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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Stream2BigScreeDec 27, 2021

Merry Christmas, Streamers! Santa Claus brought us a new Adam McKay political satire movie. Well, actually, it was Netflix who dropped Don't Look Up in our stocking. With a cast filled with movie stars and an intriguing premise, it's noMerry Christmas, Streamers! Santa Claus brought us a new Adam McKay political satire movie. Well, actually, it was Netflix who dropped Don't Look Up in our stocking. With a cast filled with movie stars and an intriguing premise, it's no wonder Netflix gifted us this flick on Christmas, but were we naughty or nice? Here's whether Don't Look Up is actually a lump of coal.

Adam McKay has been in socio-political satire mode since The Big Short. He has gone back to that well for Don't Look Up but with a more ridiculous sensibility. In this film, a PhD student in astronomy, Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), discovers a comet orbiting in the solar system. In analyzing her discovery, Diabiasky's professor, Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) calculates the trajectory of the comet and determines that it is on course to make direct impact with Earth. Because of the comet's size, impact will be a catastrophic event leading to extinction of all life on Earth. Dr. Mindy and Dibiasky embark on a mission to warn the people of the world of this impending devastating event. Along the way, they encounter the MAGA-esque President Janie Orlean (Meryl Streep), her dimwitted, sycophantic son/Chief of Staff, Jason (Jonah Hill), some airheaded news anchors (Cate Blanchett and Tyler Perry) and many others who refuse to believe the science and allow ultimate disaster to continue hurtling towards Earth. Hijinks ensue?

Don't Look Up is like a mix between Armageddon and Idiocracy, but never reaches the mindless spectacle of the former nor the sharp foresight of the latter. Adam McKay's script has turned the percolating concern about climate change and the willful ignorance around the COVID-19 pandemic into this obvious farce about intergalactic doom. All the societal players are lampooned: politicians, news media, scientists and tech billionaires. The problem is that there's nothing smart about any of what's being said or the comedy that's supposedly depicted in the situation. There have been better and funnier critiques in other venues. In fact, it's just frustrating and sad. This approximation of our current socio-political climate is not funny, entertaining or enlightening. There's no insight in reflecting what many in American society already know about our institution. What's worse is that McKay provides no potential solutions. We're just headed for disaster, so just accept it, I guess.

Unfortunately, while this film features a large cast including DiCaprio, Streep, Blanchett, Lawrence, Hill, Perry, with cameos by Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Timothy Chalamet, and more, the star power cannot save or distract from what's otherwise deeply depressing.

If you are looking to escape from the bleakness of the world, then Don't Look Up will not likely provide that respite. If you want to see a star-studded socio-political satire with echoes of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of willful ignorance, then you may enjoy this movie. Unfortunately, Adam McKay did not bring the comedy nor the insight necessary to make his agenda in this movie worth the 2-hour-plus runtimes. Since this film is on Netflix and, even though it is depressing and stress-inducing, it is not boring, but to be safe just grab a handful of popcorn while giving Don't Look Up a glance.… Expand

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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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letthemicefreeDec 31, 2021

What a great movie ! You have to be a really dumb "movie critic" to give this a low rating. This movie is really funny and I will say that the Peter character is a freaking retard XD

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ThisGuy1Dec 29, 2021

I use the 1-10 scale where anything above a 5 is "rewatchable" scaling from "meh, I'd watch it if it was on and there is nothing else to do, maybe I'll take a nap while it plays in the background" to "wow, I'm going to watch this movie aI use the 1-10 scale where anything above a 5 is "rewatchable" scaling from "meh, I'd watch it if it was on and there is nothing else to do, maybe I'll take a nap while it plays in the background" to "wow, I'm going to watch this movie a million times."

5 out of 10 is a perfectly forgettable film.

I've given this movie a 4 out of 10. For every moment where the satire is great, there is another moment where the satire is Wayan's Brothers bad. The worst offense is the run time. I paused the movie to use the restroom, thinking I'd been watching the movie for a hot minute and it should maybe only have 20 minutes or so left, just to see we still had an hour to go. Needless to say, I fast forwarded through the oddly placed, full-length music video. All-in-all, 4 out of 10. I don't plan to ever rewatch it and I probably wouldn't recommend it to anyone.… Expand

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lipinoDec 29, 2021

Strong satirical comedy with high quality production values, performances, and editing. The first 2/3rds was note perfect. It made fun of people on both aisles; right wing politics, left wing media, technology, social media, reality TV, theStrong satirical comedy with high quality production values, performances, and editing. The first 2/3rds was note perfect. It made fun of people on both aisles; right wing politics, left wing media, technology, social media, reality TV, the general vapidity of people. The last 1/3rd was not as clever in its satire. It was more on-the-nose leftist, essentially saying that people on the right are missing something in their brains. Even the phrase "don't look up" doesn't really make sense -- obviously they believed the comet was coming, they just had a different plan to deal with it. I'm pretty cynical but the idea of left and right still being at odds when the comet becomes visible is too cynical even for me.… Expand

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LeofiniarelJan 3, 2022

Amazing and rightfully scary show. This is how intelligent and good satire is done. The movie, using a fictional scenario, holds up a mirror to western society in general and i think US society in particular, and my guess is that the veryAmazing and rightfully scary show. This is how intelligent and good satire is done. The movie, using a fictional scenario, holds up a mirror to western society in general and i think US society in particular, and my guess is that the very negative reviews of many of the professional media critics come a lot from people butthurt that their own deeply problematic flaws have been called out and exposed. What we see in the movie is exacly what we see in real life when we observe our society reactions to climate change, to COVID, and other crisis. Our society, from the elites (which are the most at fault but the problem isnt just them) to the ordinary social media users is prisoner of a culture of shallowness, shortshightedness, idiocy and self destructive greed. This movie has by some been called a spiritual successor of Dr. Strangelove and Idiocracy, i wholeheartedly agree. It is the mirror showing us our true face, and many of us who can't bare too look at it instead of facing the mirror choose to throw it away and, proving btw thepoint of the movie, don't look up.… Expand

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StanBlackDec 31, 2021

awesome! that's the true story what happens to our crazy world RIGHT NOW!
it is necessary to watch this movie. absolutely recommend

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fatlovesfilmJan 6, 2022

I got to the end of the film and realized it was a comedy. Wow this was awkward.

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YaBoyBigV99Dec 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first 30 minutes set up something that really could’ve been an amazing movie, but it loses its focus after that. Yes, it’s is a satire, but a movie with such a promising cast lost all seriousness the moment they try to make a statement that has been regurgitated 30 times across multiple titles. That being said, the acting by the main cast is really well done, but the script fails to deliver any sort of depth for the characters. What you see in the first half an hour doesn’t change for the rest of the film.

The CGI in the movie is below average for something that came out in 2021. The random clipping to groups of people watching a news broadcast loses it’s touch after the first few times it’s introduced, more or less the ~50 times the movie uses this. It feels more redundant than anything to show random scenes of wildlife and cell phone ads in the middle of the monologues given. The cinematography felt lazy and uninspired, but even more so felt disorganized. Very little timespan is given throughout the movie, and before you know it you went from 6 months until Comet destroys the planet to just a few weeks.

The real moment the movie lost me was with Jonah Hills acting outside of their first real encounter. Everyone else in the main cast did a really good job of bringing the serious undertones into play, but Jonah Hills awkward **** comedy relief really just took away from the movie as a whole.

In summary, the movie falls flat after it barely gets on its feet due to the gradual turn from “apocalyptic drama” to “satirical comedy”. The only satisfying part of the movie is the inevitable destruction at the end after being spoon fed GREED IS BAD, DESTROY BIG BUSINESSES for the last hour or so. That, along with Leonardo DiCaprio’s sudden change of heart in his final interview. Honestly a shame since the first bit of the movie makes it out to be something a lot more interesting. Would not watch again nor recommend to anyone.… Expand

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e30m20b27Jan 2, 2022

Most of the humor is tinged with tension and dissonance, simply owing to how skewed our present culture already is towards isolated channels of information. The weakest part (for me) was the director's point of view being transparentlyMost of the humor is tinged with tension and dissonance, simply owing to how skewed our present culture already is towards isolated channels of information. The weakest part (for me) was the director's point of view being transparently visible; whether I agree, disagree, or am indifferent, because of politicization everywhere, I couldn't help but see some of the themes having a political charge. The themes might be judged differently simply because you can clearly see the director's words in multiple scenes (while in The Big Short, the message was less transparent despite being as biting). The strongest part was the sadness and emotional gravity of watching humankind squander our own existence. I didn't laugh once during the movie--it hit a little too close for me--yet I recommend it with a caveat that it might only be preaching to the choir.… 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.