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Don't Look Up
2021 138 min United States of America R 18+
★7.3
Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama
Director: Adam McKay
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Description
Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.
Budget:
$75M
Worldwide:
$791,863
Starring
Leonardo DiCaprio
Actor
Jennifer Lawrence
Actor
Meryl Streep
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2022
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 2022
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2022
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 2022
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 2022
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 2022
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2022
— Best Screenplay
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022
— Best Cast Ensemble
BAFTA 2022
— Best Original Screenplay
BAFTA 2022
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2022
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2022
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 2022
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Don't Look Up is a polarizing satirical critique of contemporary society, media, and political apathy toward existential threats. While many praise the stellar ensemble cast and the film's biting, relevant allegory, others criticize its blunt, heavy-handed approach and uneven execution.
| Acting | The star-studded ensemble cast, particularly Leonardo DiCaprio and Meryl Streep, delivers universally praised, strong performances. | |
| Theme | The film functions as a potent, sharp allegory for climate change and the societal tendency to prioritize trivial distractions over existential truth. | |
| Humor | The satirical tone is divisive, alternating between effectively dark, biting humor and a style that some critics find shallow or overly cynical. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is widely regarded as uneven, with the long runtime leading to a bloated, repetitive narrative structure that tests viewer engagement. | |
| Theme | The film's didactic approach and overt messaging are viewed by some as an urgent, necessary wake-up call, while others dismiss it as moralizing and lacking in nuance. |