Don't Look Up

"Based on truly possible events."

2021 2h 18m EN

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★7.1TMDB · 9,759

ComedyScience FictionDrama

Synopsis

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Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

“Based on truly possible events.”

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Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio
Dr. Randall Mindy
Jennifer Lawrence
Kate Dibiasky
Meryl Streep
President Orlean
Cate Blanchett
Brie Evantee
Rob Morgan
Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe
Jonah Hill
Jason Orlean
Mark Rylance
Peter Isherwell
Tyler Perry
Jack Bremmer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Adam McKay
Writers: David Sirota, Adam McKay, Adam McKay
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $75M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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4 / 8

CAST

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294+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Adam McKay, shot by Linus Sandgren. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nicholas Britell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Hank Corwin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Adam McKay directs. Linus Sandgren behind the camera. Nicholas Britell scores. Hank Corwin cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Mid-budget at $75M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 5 years ago.
4294+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
5Directed by Adam McKay, shot by Linus Sandgren. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Nicholas Britell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Hank Corwin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Based on truly possible events.".
10IMDB entry: tt11286314 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 19 themes, including "artificial intelligence (a.i.)", "the white house", "asteroid", "climate change".
12Released under 12 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Linus Sandgren
Original score: Nicholas Britell
Editing: Hank Corwin
Production design: Clayton Hartley
Costume design: Susan Matheson
Makeup / hair: Liz Bernstrom
VFX supervisor: Raymond Gieringer
Sound: Tony Villaflor
Stunt coordinator: Jeremy Fry
Runtime: 138 min · 2h 18m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $75,000,000
Box office: $791,863
Return: 1% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Don't Look Up (2021)

Awards

Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Screenplay
American Film Institute Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

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Manuel São Bento2021-12-21
★ 7/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/dont-look-up-spoiler-free-review "Don't Look Up hilariously approaches almost every theme worthy of discussion through Adam McKay's satirical screenplay that will undoubtedly leave viewers either incredibly satisfied or extremely triggered, depending on their opinion about certain subject matters. Boasting an absolutely stellar cast, Netflix grabs a bold, divisive awards contender. Packed with allegories, references, and direct jokes surrounding all kinds of media, governments, socio-political topics, and environmental issues, McKay doesn't hold back, which might be a decisive factor in the audience's response. The cast offers unbelievably great performances, but without the protagonists Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, viewers would definitely look down to their phones instead of paying attention to the film. A fun flick to watch during the Christmas season." Rating: B+
Peter McGinn2021-12-29
★ 8/10
This is of course social and political satire, and it is sad how much of it rings true. It can be difficult to satirize the excesses of the rich and famous — or even the redneck poor — and the social media juggernaut. But the script clicks on all cylinders a lot of the time and entertains as it eviscerates. I have always liked Mark Ryland’s roles, and this is a real departure for him as the media giant and third richest human ever. But I mostly found it difficult to like Dr. Mindy as he gradually adjusts his beliefs and personality to suit his new fame. My sympathy was with his wife and family, afterthoughts for 95% of the movie. But it was an entertaining movie and I would be willing to watch it again someday, not because of the serious issues it raised (slightly) but just to catch more of the social media and television images that flash across the screen too quickly to take them all in. The social media satire works better, I think, than the political side, which seemed sometimes to just choose an actual person and thrust a version of them into the scene.
Giovanni2022-01-11
★ 9/10
Full Analysis at Spotamovie.com _Intro _The movie offers several denounces about our society, politicians, and media. We will tell you more in the analysis section of this post. But, on the other hand, the film is sharp, enlightening and it tries to wake up our minds because we lost our ability to think with our brain and see the reality of what is happening around us. The Story Two astronomers discover a comet orbiting within the solar system. Although the scientific community may be excited, the reality is that the comet will crash on earth precisely in 6 months and 14 days. Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) and her professor Dr Randall Mindy (Leonardo Di Caprio), immediately understand the apocalyptical consequences because the impact will wipe out any form of life from our beloved planet.Their mission is to inform the president of the United States of America and find a way to change the comet’s trajectory. The world must unite its strengths and save the life from a tragic end.How is the world going to react? After the comet, what else are our astronomers going to find out? And what the movie wants to teach us? Discover more at https://www.spotamovie.com/dont-look-up-movie-review-and-analysis-2021-movie/