“Don’t Look Up”, directed by Adam McKay, is a satirical dark comedy that offers a biting commentary on societal denial and political inaction. The story revolves around two low-level astronomers, Dr. Randall Mindy and Kate Dibiasky, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, who discover a comet on a direct collision course with Earth. As they embark on a media tour to warn humanity, they face an absurdly indifferent world. The President of the United States, played by Meryl Streep, and her sycophantic son and Chief of Staff, dismiss their concerns for political gain, while a media-obsessed public remains more interested in celebrity gossip and trivial entertainment. The film humorously yet poignantly highlights the absurdity of political and media landscapes when faced with scientific reality, serving as a metaphor for climate change and other pressing global issues. “Don’t Look Up” blends humor with a stark message about the dangers of ignoring science, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Don’t Look Up
