Movie spotlight
Do the Math
It’s simple math: we can burn less than 565 more gigatons of carbon dioxide and stay below 2°C of warming — anything more than that risks catastrophe for life on earth. The only problem? Fossil fuel corporations now have 2,795 gigatons in their reserves, five times the safe amount. And they’re planning to burn it all — unless we rise up to stop them.
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Plot Summary
A math teacher, hoping to get tenure, invents a fictional math formula to impress her superiors. Her life becomes complicated when she falls for the father of one of her students, who is secretly a former student of hers, and she must balance her professional ambitions with her burgeoning romantic feelings.
Critical Reception
Do the Math was primarily released as a made-for-television movie and received a generally lighthearted reception, common for its genre. It was noted for its predictable plot and light romantic comedy elements, appealing to a demographic looking for simple, feel-good entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
A charming, albeit predictable, romantic comedy.
Features a light and easy-to-watch storyline.
Relies on standard romantic comedy tropes.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception on Google is not readily available for this made-for-television film.
Fun Fact
The film was part of the "It's Christmas, Carol" programming block on the UP network, which aimed to provide holiday-themed movies.
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