Can this Oscar-nominated film even be considered satire? Adam McKay’s dark film Don’t Look Up took the world by storm over the particularly rough ending of 2021, quickly becoming Netflix’s most-watched film ever, even landing an Academy nomination for Best Picture. While there are many critics, movie watchers, and activists who both praise and condemn the movie’s overall message, I can’t help but wonder if Don’t Look Up is a political satire about the doom our world is facing in the climate crisis or if McKay misses the mark entirely because of his misguided intentions? Don’t Look Up follows the attempts and ultimate failures of two scientists trying to warn the world about a planet-destroying comet that is rapidly approaching Earth. They encounter infuriating incompetence from politicians, media personalities, and the powerful voice of an Elon Musk stand-in, all of which ultimately trickles into the general public. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 25 March, 2022