Don't Look Up
Don't Look Up

Don't Look Up

1996Movie75 minJapanese

A filmmaker and crew slowly go insane after being continually haunted by the ghost of a dead actress.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users77%
Director: Adam McKayGenres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Satire

Plot Summary

Two low-level astronomers discover that a massive comet is heading directly for Earth and will destroy the planet in six months. They embark on a media tour to warn mankind, but face a skeptical public and a detached political establishment. As the world seems more interested in celebrity gossip and trivial matters, the scientists struggle to make people understand the gravity of their discovery.

Critical Reception

Don't Look Up received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its timely satire and star-studded cast, while others criticized its heavy-handed messaging and uneven tone. Audiences were more divided, with some appreciating its commentary on societal apathy and political inaction, and others finding it overly preachy or unfunny.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, timely satire of modern society and political discourse.
  • Applauded for its ambitious scope and the performances of its A-list cast.
  • Criticized by some for its unsubtle messaging and occasionally jarring tonal shifts.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's satirical take on contemporary issues like climate change denial and political polarization, with many commending the performances and the urgency of the message. However, some found the humor to be too on-the-nose and the overall execution to be less effective than intended.

Awards & Accolades

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

Fun Fact

The film's star-studded cast also includes Mark Rylance as the eccentric CEO of a tech company, who based his character's mannerisms and speech patterns on a combination of real-life tech billionaires and Silicon Valley personalities.

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