Meanwhile, a cynic might say that those who think they’re “pro-jobs” are actually digging their world’s own grave as they support policies which are an existential threat to the planet.Īfter an international mission to destroy the comet doesn’t even get off the launchpad and BASH’s own attempt to mine it goes disastrously wrong–despite Isherwell’s moronic, sage-like assurances that it will–the final bell is rung: the comet is coming for us and nothing can stop it. Yet, somehow, despite these “job creation” projects, income inequality continues to widen year after year and decade after decade, as the wealth generated by these climate-killing endeavors disproportionately lines the pockets of the wealthier classes. This is an intentionally loaded allegory for all the millions of people who are convinced that mining coal, drilling offshore, and building oil pipelines is creating a tide of jobs that raises all boats. The irony of this being turned into a campaign though is demonstrated by the scene where Lawrence’s Dibiasky goes to her parents’ house and is not let through the door, because they are “pro-comet” and excited about all the alleged jobs it will create. This is implemented because Orlean and her administration think the comet will be worth countless trillions of dollars, which will of course enrich the entire elite class of which she is a member. In response, Orlean launches her own “Don’t Look Up” campaign, essentially telling Americans (and others) to pretend that the comet doesn’t exist (here’s looking at you, climate change deniers and anti-vaxxers). When the comet finally becomes visible in the sky, he and Dibiasky reteam to begin a grassroots “Just Look Up” movement to convince the public of the danger and encourage other countries to launch their own missions to intercept it. Although the original mission had a decent chance of destroying or at least deflecting the comet, it is now up to Peter Isherwell ( Mark Rylance) and his BASH team, whose plan has not been reviewed by scientists at all.Īlthough Mindy has initially been co-opted by the Orlean administration and made its National Science Advisor–part of the effort is to persuade the public that the BASH plan to mine the comet will create untold riches and countless jobs–he eventually turns on them and abandons the administration. But even that is short-lived as she aborts a mission to destroy it in space when the eccentric head of an Apple-like company called BASH (and a top donor to Orlean) discovers that the comet may contain trillions of dollars’ worth of minerals and rare elements. It’s only when a sex scandal threatens the President’s hold on office does she turn the nation’s attention to the comet. They next take their discovery to the media where it is treated frivolously by morning talk show hosts Brie Evantee (Cate Blanchett) and Jack Bremmer (Tyler Perry), although the former starts an affair with Mindy. Mindy (DiCaprio) and PhD candidate Dibiasky (Lawrence), bring their findings to the White House where they are met with indifference from the narcissistic, idiotic President Janie Orlean ( Meryl Streep) and her possibly even dumber bro-dude son/chief of staff (Jonah Hill). When it does, it will completely obliterate all life. In the new Netflix hit movie, Don’t Look Up, written and directed by satirical filmmaker Adam McKay ( The Big Short, Anchorman), two rather low-level astronomers ( Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence) discover a comet is headed directly toward Earth, with the object set to smash into our little planet in six months. It is just so boring.” -Brie Evantee 90.Th is article contains spoilers for DON’T LOOK UP. “Oh, can we just skip past this part, please? Where you get to feel self-righteous, and we put our tails between our legs. “You want to overthrow the government? I mean, look at this.” -Randall Mindy 89. “They’re talking about letting a comet the size of a mountain hit the planet to jack up a cell phone company’s stock!” -Kate Dibiasky 88. “So who do you want in the actual room to make sure this whole thing doesn’t turn out to be a complete goddamn disaster? Jason Orlean? You want Jason Orlean in that room? Huh?” -Randall Mindy 87. “This is a nine-kilometer-wide planet we’re talking about, not roaming charges.” -Kate Dibiasky 86. Because I still found him quite charming.” -Teddy Oglethorpe 85. And the thing is, he actually pulled it off. Didn’t break eye contact, and didn’t even say ‘excuse me’. “One time, I met Sting, and I swear to God, he farted right in front of me. “Oh, no! What we’re rich and we’re safe?” -Jason Orlean 84. DON’T LOOK UP, (L to R) Jonah Hill as Jason Orlean, Meryl Streep as President Janie Orlean.
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