Don't Look Up (Adam McKay) [Netflix]

Looks end of the world disaster comedy with a great ensemble cast, I'm sold

interesting premise , but cant get behind the dialogue, maybe it suits americans but Im scratching around for a knitting needle to poke my ears

Looks like one of the more interesting films Netflix are bringing to the table. But c'mon, people are't that stupid are they? I mean, they are, some of the reactions too COVID proves how idiotic we can be, but if a comet was barreling towards earth, I'm sure the masses wouldn't need to be convinced that the threat is real. I know it's only the trailer, but I just can't help but feel that if this is how the film plays it, I'll be thinking the whole time, why aren't people freaking out.

I’d certainly hope so. Surely the world hasn’t got that bad, has Is?

Its kind of depressing to think about.

Again, it’s just a trailer, but everyones reaction to impending death seems a little bit too casual, but then again, Is it a million miles away from what would actually happen under a Trump style administration 😀

Yeah the critical response hasn't exactly been warm. But I'm gonna give it the benefit of the doubt, I think there mat be a bit of petty niggle on the part of the critics here.

Any preconceived ideas you have going to watch this movie just ditch them now - it's nothing like you expect

It was brilliant, stellar cast, probably a very true view of how things would happen and a damning indictment of society and certain people

Thoroughly recommend it and it's got a great ending! (and there is a small post credits scene)

Netflix knocked it outta the park with this one

The writer wasn't a Trump supporter for sure

Thought it was a really big dig at Trump with the badges etc (but yeah a dig at lots of things) - for sure something I could easily watch again very soon

Probably too late for post production, maybe they could have added it in, but if he said

...would have been hilarious

Not my favourite McKay film but enough there to enjoy.

It's a bit all over the place in tone however.

You only need to look at it as a parody. I think I am not far from the truth here if I say they actually pointed out all that craziness happening around us for the last few years. From the elections, lobbying, business and how "science" can be manipulated to suit agenda or narrative.

I too thought it was decent. It seems to be attracting a lot of very poor "professional" reviews though. Possibly because they are part of the system the film was taking pot shots at.

Just watched it now and thought there was a lot going on on a lot of levels.

Its a bit long and at times it felt garbled but it was enjoyable. The satire was quite cutting, especially with the president's son and the BASH character.

I'd recommend it. I don't think there's anything terribly new in it but it did hold a mirror up to modern society in a true way.