# Don't Look Up (2021)

> Two astronomers race against a comet and an attention economy that turns extinction into political entertainment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248803

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama
- Director: Adam McKay
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11286314/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sardonic, frantic, bleak, political movie night, dark comedy night

## Synopsis

A darkly comedic take on humanity's indifference to existential threats, blending humor with a sobering message.

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