Don't Look Up

Two low-level astronomers discover a comet is on a direct collision course with Earth and embark on a 6-month global media tour to warn mankind. Their efforts are met with disbelief, indifference, and exploitation, highlighting the absurdity of modern society's response to existential threats. As the planet faces annihilation, they grapple with the media circus, political apathy, and the public's obsession with celebrity and trivial matters.

Don't Look Up received a mixed but generally positive reception from critics, who praised its ambitious satire and star-studded cast, while some found its message heavy-handed or overly bleak. Audiences were more divided, with many appreciating its timely commentary on climate change denial and political incompetence, while others criticized its tone and perceived lack of subtlety.

• Praised for its sharp satire and timely message about societal indifference to crisis.

• Appreciated for its all-star cast and ambitious attempt to tackle serious issues with dark humor.

• Criticized by some for being too on-the-nose, preachy, or lacking a nuanced approach to its subject matter.

Google audience: Google users largely approved of "Don't Look Up," with many commending its relevant and urgent message about climate change and societal denial. Reviewers often highlighted the film's effectiveness as a satire and appreciated the performances, though some found the humor too dark or the message too heavy.

Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing. It won the National Board of Review Award for Best Original Screenplay.

The "Don't Look Up" meme that appears in the film, showing a comet in the sky with the text 'Don't Look Up,' was a real social media trend that gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic, making its inclusion in the movie particularly prescient.