Don't Look Up
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Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn humankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth.
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- Paul WalshJune 5, 2026I love this movie. It is definitely not subtle in its scathing assessment of modern society and our inability to commit to any collective action. The concepts on display here are by no means elusive and the overall mood of the film is quite apathetic. This is surprising given the final ten minute stretch that opens up and leads into a fitfully moving finale. Very funny in parts and maddening in others, the film vacillates between the absurd and the accurate. If you enjoy political satire I recommend the film.
- ZokkiieMay 31, 2026I remember some people calling this movie too exaggerated when it came out. A few years later, the satire honestly hits even harder. The way it pokes fun at politics, media, social media, and corporate greed feels uncomfortably believable at times, which makes a lot of the jokes land even better now. The cast is stacked, the comedy works more often than it doesn't, and there are a few moments that are genuinely hilarious. It does go on a little longer than necessary, and the message isn't exactly subtle, but I never really minded. Funny, frustrating, and surprisingly relevant. One of those movies that gets better the more reality starts catching up to it.
- CarterApril 20, 2026Don’t Look Up had potential but ended up being like every other straight to streaming drama. The cast is unbelievably stacked and everybody does a really solid job, especially Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. The concept is really cool and is used in a good way. The comedy is decent and got a decent amount of laughs out of me. The ending is also really solid. But the film dosent offer much and is really boring and uninteresting. The film could have done more with the concept but it didn’t. Overall it was a mediocre film.
- jackmeatAugust 23, 2025My quick rating - 7.3/10. Read some good things about this one. And they were all correct. I really enjoyed not only the casting of this film, but also how well they interacted with each other. Not sure if it was solely acting talent or great writing for the characters, but whatever the case may be, it really worked well. The humor in this is very dark, but in such a matter-of-fact way there there is very little about it that is unbelievable. A couple of astronomers (Lawrence and DiCaprio) discover a comet that is on a collision course with Earth and will be planet-destroying. In immediate danger, they do what I would assume you are supposed to do: tell the government. Instead of getting a drama or a group of oil drillers to land on it and blow it up (yes, I really did like Armageddon, but I can still make fun of it), they are taken on a media whirlwind to inform the public of the danger in the most asinine of ways. At no point are they taken seriously and instead are subjected to ridicule at times and ignored. The whole plot is rather simplistic, it is just the performances from top to bottom that stand out. Just look at the cast and assume they pegged their character spot on. I could waste my whole short review on each one at a time, but there is no point. If somehow they had been captivated with a bit more engaging plotline, it could've been flawless. I will make one side note that I doubt anyone will know what I mean. There is a rather unknown movie called Miracle Mile from 1988 that this completely reminded me of. It isn't the wonderful political satire that this movie is, but I have to think that Adam McKay may have also seen that one when coming up with this. Check them both out regardless; the links will assist you in that.
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Don't Look Up was released on December 8, 2021.
Don't Look Up was directed by Adam McKay.
Don't Look Up has a runtime of 2h 18m.
Don't Look Up was produced by Adam McKay, Kevin J. Messick.
Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn humankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth.
The key characters in Don't Look Up are Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio), Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), President Orlean (Meryl Streep).
Don't Look Up is rated R.
Don't Look Up is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama film.
Don't Look Up has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10.
Don't Look Up had a budget of $75M.
Don't Look Up has made $792K at the box office.