Written and directed by Academy Award winner Adam McKay (The Big Short), Don't Look Up is the much talked about comedy from the stellar cast (Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett) which tells the story of two humble astronomers who find involved in a huge media tour with the intention of warning humanity of a grave danger: the approach of a comet on a collision course with the Earth.
Since its release, the film has severely divided audiences in two, receiving as much praise as it has dissensions. It is clear that McKay intended to make the audience reflect - on climate change and the need to act as soon as possible to preserve our planet - by telling a plausible story that leads to the extreme ridiculousness of the actions of the characters and the evolution of the story. But the ridiculous-parodic element, which inevitably arouses bitter laughter in the viewer, fails to balance itself perfectly with the drama of the plot. So, despite the spectacular cast and worthy morals, overall Don't Look Up fails to withstand the high expectations that are created at the beginning of the vision, concluding with an ending that does not honor the director's noble intent.
Since its release, the film has severely divided audiences in two, receiving as much praise as it has dissensions. It is clear that McKay intended to make the audience reflect - on climate change and the need to act as soon as possible to preserve our planet - by telling a plausible story that leads to the extreme ridiculousness of the actions of the characters and the evolution of the story. But the ridiculous-parodic element, which inevitably arouses bitter laughter in the viewer, fails to balance itself perfectly with the drama of the plot. So, despite the spectacular cast and worthy morals, overall Don't Look Up fails to withstand the high expectations that are created at the beginning of the vision, concluding with an ending that does not honor the director's noble intent.