Synopsis
Don't Look Up (2021) is a satirical dark comedy directed by Adam McKay, following two low-level astronomers who discover a massive comet on a direct collision course with Earth. As they attempt to warn the world, they are met with political indifference, media distraction, and public denial. The film serves as a sharp allegory for society's failure to address existential threats like climate change.
Did You Know?
- Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly had panic attacks while filming intense scenes.
- The film's comet was inspired by real asteroid deflection discussions.
- Ariana Grande wrote and performed an original song for the film.
- Director Adam McKay wrote the script in just a few weeks.
- The movie cost approximately $75 million and streamed on Netflix.
Iconic Quotes
- We really did have an opportunity to save the world, didn't we?
- Just look up! For the love of God, just look up!
- The comet is real. We did the math. It's 100% real.
- Not everything needs to end in a love connection, you know.
- We have exactly six months, ten days, two hours before impact.
