![]() It culminates in a poignant and emotional final sequence that's more understated than you'd expect.ĭon't Look Up might not all work as well as its final act, but it still makes an impact and maybe it'll even change some minds of those who watch it. As he leans more into the social divide that we've all experienced in recent years, the movie becomes funnier and more affecting at the same time. It's a transformative performance that sees Rylance steal every scene he's in, and it's a testament to him that however weird it gets, it still feels horrifyingly authentic.Ĭrucially too, everything comes together in the final act as McKay perfects the tonal blend and sticks the landing. The MVP though is Mark Rylance in a truly chilling and eccentric role as tech billionaire Peter Isherwell, the "third richest human ever". They're hardly alone though as there's an incredible supporting cast, including Meryl Streep revelling in her pompous president role, Cate Blanchett as flirty morning show host Brie Evantee, and Timothée Chalamet as the surprisingly deep Twitch streamer Yule. As Kate and Randall cycle through anxiety, rage and apathy, it gives the two stars a true showcase for all of their talents. It's led by the powerhouse duo of Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio, both actors who would be among the first choice to sell such an outlandish concept. At their best, the smash cuts heighten the humour, but there are plenty of other times where they just feel like style for style's sake.Įven during the messier stretches of Don't Look Up, McKay still has a stellar cast to keep you engaged. In particular, the editing takes a while to adjust to, as scenes appear to end abruptly, or are overlapped for no obvious reason. ![]() It's a tricky balance that McKay had to land between the absurdist humour and the darker apocalyptic story, and it doesn't always work. There's a looseness to Don't Look Up though that means some jokes drag on far longer than they should, and large chunks of the middle section could be lost with little impact to the story. McKay is going for obvious targets throughout, such as a nod to that Donald Trump photo on the White House lawn, but it's still hilarious when the gags land. However, the movie now rings horribly true even when it's at its most ludicrous, whether it's tackling how social media divides us, or the self-obsessed decisions of those in charge. With no backing from the government, Kate and Randall are forced to embark on a media tour to get the word out to force some action and stop the imminent destruction of Earth.īut in a world where people believe anything they read on social media, can the duo use the 24-hour news cycle to get the world to look up before it's too late? We don't hold out much hope, to be honest.īefore the pandemic, there would be elements of Don't Look Up that wouldn't ring true, such as people not believing actual astronomers that a comet was on the way. ![]() Only this time, the president wants to "sit tight and assess" until the midterms are over in three weeks' time. In a typical end-of-the-world movie, it's here where plans are made and a heroic attempt to save Earth is underway. ![]() It's an extinction-level event and so after talking to the Planetary Defense Coordination Office (a real organisation within NASA), the duo is off to Washington to talk to US President Orlean (Meryl Streep). Together with Dr Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio), they work out that a 5-10km wide comet is on a direct collision course with Earth. Astronomy grad student Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) settles into an ordinary day's work, only to make a horrifying discovery. Don't Look Up starts with a sequence we've seen in many an apocalypse movie.
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