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Don't Look Up

2021 2h 18m
Comedy Science Fiction Drama
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7.1/10
9,691 reviews
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Don't Look Up

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.

"Based on truly possible events."

Top Billed Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio
Dr. Randall Mindy
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence
Kate Dibiasky
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
President Orlean
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett
Brie Evantee
Rob Morgan
Rob Morgan
Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe
Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill
Jason Orlean
Mark Rylance
Mark Rylance
Peter Isherwell
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Jack Bremmer

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

M Manuel São Bento Verified TMDB Critic
2021-12-21

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/dont-look-up-spoiler-free-review

"Don't Look Up hilariously approaches almost every theme worthy of discussion through Adam McKay's satirical screenplay that will undoubtedly leave viewers either incredibly satisfied or extremely triggered, depending on their opinion about certain subject matters.

Boasting an absolutely stellar cast, Netflix grabs a bold, divisive awards contender. Packed with allegories, references, and direct jokes surrounding all kinds of media, governments, socio-political topics, and environmental i...

P Peter McGinn Verified TMDB Critic
2021-12-29

This is of course social and political satire, and it is sad how much of it rings true. It can be difficult to satirize the excesses of the rich and famous — or even the redneck poor — and the social media juggernaut.

But the script clicks on all cylinders a lot of the time and entertains as it eviscerates. I have always liked Mark Ryland’s roles, and this is a real departure for him as the media giant and third richest human ever. But I mostly found it difficult to like Dr. Mindy as he gradually adjusts his beliefs and personality to suit his new fame. My sympathy was with his wife a...

G Giovanni Verified TMDB Critic
2022-01-11

Full Analysis at **Spotamovie.com** **_Intro _**The movie offers several denounces about our society, politicians, and media. We will tell you more in the analysis section of this post. But, on the other hand, the film is sharp, enlightening and it tries to wake up our minds because we lost our ability to think with our brain and see the reality of what is happening around us. **The Story** Two astronomers discover a comet orbiting within the solar system. Although the scientific community may be excited, the reality is that the comet will crash on earth precisely in 6 months and 14 days. Ka...

C CinemaSerf Verified TMDB Critic
2022-03-28

Poor old "Kate Dibiansky" (Jennifer Lawrence) and her professor "Mindy" (Leonardo DiCaprio) have the misfortune to discover an huge comet heading on a collision course with Earth. When they report this to "Oglethorpe" (Rob Morgan) - the man at NASA charged with coping with such existential threats, the three are now exposed to the upper echelons of the US administration that frequently elicits a smile and a grimace from the audience. The real star of the movie, Meryl Streep, is "President Orlean" (Yes, guess what her Christian name is?) who presides over her government with the aid of her hapl...

A AlfaVitaY2K Verified TMDB Critic
2026-06-14

Don't Look Up (2021) joins Idiocracy (2006) as satire about how the corrupt, idiot savant ruling elite controls the ignorant and gullible public. The difference is, while Idiocracy is absurd and gross with cheap laughs, Don't Look Up is an intellectual lampoon with a profound, psychological and phylosophical structured commentary. There is another similar satirical movie, Demolition Man (1993), but it's more of a Sci-Fi action movie with satirical elements. Watch all three to learn who rules over you and how not to be ignorant and gullible....