"Don't Look Up" Netflix - The Metaphor - Spoliers

[carolwebb]

"Don't Look Up" on Netflix is the story of Astronomers discovering that a comet is going to hit the earth. The politicians drag their feet (right wing Trump types). A rich technology guy wants to break the comet up and mine the comet. Nobody listens to the science guys, nobody wants a peer review.

This is a metaphor for climate change. We see the climate change happening but nothing is being done. This is my opinion, but I believe the comet represents "Proof Of Work" crypto coins. The technology guy (CEO of Bash phones) is a cross between Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey, pushing proof of work crypto to destroy the planet.

Yes, Hydro and renewable energy is being used for a portion of mining. But this does not account for the massive amount of graphics cards being sold on the retail market.

Great movie. Don't use Proof Of Work Crypto.

[lockept93]

My opinion is that Pinguins can fly.

[CurrentlySober]

My opinion is that Pinguins can fly.

They can though?

[Publisher Bucks]

It has nothing to do with climate change, the actors, writers and directors have all stated its about how corporate greed will fuck the planet.

[Paul&John]

It has nothing to do with climate change, the actors, writers and directors have all stated its about how corporate greed will fuck the planet.

Nope, its mainly about climate change


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEMaLsPTWlo

Please note that it was written before the pandemics (and shot during it), but the whole point of the movie nicely fits for the covid thing as well

[MaDalton]

it's an awesome movie, Idiocracy 2.0 but more realistic since it's happening just like that right in front of our eyes.

[lezinterracial]

I think it was an ok movie. Many big names. yes, about climate change. But crypto? Which crypto you pumping?

[grzepa]

I loved it. Im glad i didnt read the imdb score or anything about it before watching it.
IMO deserves much more than the 7 something on imdb.

[CaptainHowdy]

Are there boobs in that film?

[J. Falcon]

It has nothing to do with climate change, the actors, writers and directors have all stated its about how corporate greed will fuck the planet.

It's about idiot Trump supporters and how they're fucking idiots.

[k0nr4d]

The technology guy (CEO of Bash phones) is a cross between Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey, pushing proof of work crypto to destroy the planet.

That's quite a stretch to be honest. Interestingly, I interpreted the government as left wing types in that movie...

[lock]

I found it boring and didn't really like it at all.

[LetterTwenty7]

I felt like watching a short summary of today's society. Nice movie, 8/10.

[yuu.design]

Just saw it and loved the humor on this movie, anyway, I was thinking more about COVID than climate change

[MaDalton]

I loved it. Im glad i didnt read the imdb score or anything about it before watching it.
IMO deserves much more than the 7 something on imdb.

too many people who feel insulted by the movie and then give 1 star reviews

[MaDalton]

... I interpreted the government as left wing types in that movie...

I have absolutely zero idea how you would come to that conclusion

[k0nr4d]

I have absolutely zero idea how you would come to that conclusion

Well, I suppose the answer is that everyone will see the (completely useless) government in that movie as the opposite of what they would support, because everyone thinks their views are the correct ones.

You viewed them as right wing, most likely because you saw they were useless and ineffective, unwilling to listen to science, and caring only about the next election. I saw them as left-wing, for the very same reason that you saw them as right-wing.

I suppose this suggests that the government in the movie was meant to just portray "the government" and not any specific party or side.

[zijlstravideo]

Are there boobs in that film?

After reading this:

I found it boring and didn't really like it at all.

... I guess not.

[PornoStar69]

Check out in 2022

Settlers 2021
The Tourist (BBC) available right now all 6 episodes and a certain other place cough.
Gangs Of London Season 2 in 2022. Season 1 was proper badass.
Killing Eve
The Batman
Top Gun 2
Hopefully John Wick 4

[CaptainHowdy]

After reading this:



... I guess not.

Not watching then . . .

[CaptainHowdy]

Just saw the new Matrix instead . . .

[lockept93]

I didn't like the level of comedy - less would be better. But I liked how consequent the movie was ending and delivered a good unconfromy feeling. Overall I liked it.

[Grapesoda]

That's quite a stretch to be honest. Interestingly, I interpreted the government as left wing types in that movie...

You can tell there's something seriously amiss with Mr. Jack Dorsey just by looking at it

[Grapesoda]

Well, I suppose the answer is that everyone will see the (completely useless) government in that movie as the opposite of what they would support, because everyone thinks their views are the correct ones. The thing about the left to me is feeling trumps science. I'm wondering when they're gonna tear down all the statues of Isic Newton and burn them too

You viewed them as right wing, most likely because you saw they were useless and ineffective, unwilling to listen to science, and caring only about the next election. I saw them as left-wing, for the very same reason that you saw them as right-wing.

I suppose this suggests that the government in the movie was meant to just portray "the government" and not any specific party or side.

Human life has much value, I have the correct view. The left seems to value feelings more than science and it wouldn't surprise me if they pulled down sir Isaac Newton's statue Because physics and astronomy are racist and put up a statue of meryle streep or pat Oswald

[NoWhErE]

Well, I suppose the answer is that everyone will see the (completely useless) government in that movie as the opposite of what they would support, because everyone thinks their views are the correct ones.

You viewed them as right wing, most likely because you saw they were useless and ineffective, unwilling to listen to science, and caring only about the next election. I saw them as left-wing, for the very same reason that you saw them as right-wing.

I suppose this suggests that the government in the movie was meant to just portray "the government" and not any specific party or side.

To be fair, the president in the movie is mostly a caricature of Trump.

In the movie, Meryl Streep plays a president who:
a) Used to be a former television star that went into politics
b) is vocally outspoken in her anti-intellectualism and anti-science ignorance
c) abuses cronyism
d) abuses nepotism

I could go on, but I think you get the point. There are SOME elements of other presidents in the character, like the track-suits that Hilary Clinton used to wear, but the bulk of the character is based off of Trump.

[CaptainHowdy]

I didn't like the level of comedy - less would be better. But I liked how consequent the movie was ending and delivered a good unconfromy feeling. Overall I liked it.

Wasn't that done in "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" ? ?

[lezinterracial]

To be fair, the president in the movie is mostly a caricature of Trump.

In the movie, Meryl Streep plays a president who:
a) Used to be a former television star that went into politics
b) is vocally outspoken in her anti-intellectualism and anti-science ignorance
c) abuses cronyism
d) abuses nepotism

I could go on, but I think you get the point. There are SOME elements of other presidents in the character, like the track-suits that Hilary Clinton used to wear, but the bulk of the character is based off of Trump.

Her followers also have the red hats that looks like MAGA hats, that say "Don't Look Up"

[J. Falcon]

Her followers also have the red hats that looks like MAGA hats, that say "Don't Look Up"

Don't forget the Supreme Court judge who gets blocked cuz he's a freak.

[candyflip]

That's quite a stretch to be honest. Interestingly, I interpreted the government as left wing types in that movie...

Lefites in the US don't see themselves that way. They project their horrible behavior and attitudes onto the Right and hate them for it, when they should really just hate themselves.

[TheLegacy]

Well you got me to watch it and although there was a little to much comedy I felt that most roles were played out pretty well. Mind you it still would baffle me that a sitting president would call off something when it's already started (not going to ruin it)

I think the only honest part in the whole movie was them sitting down for the meal at the end - that was spot on.

Overall it was pretty good and worth the watch just to have some great debates afterwards which I think was the point of the whole movie.