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[-] modifier@lemmy.ca 72 points 6 days ago

Not as extreme as the case in the OP, but I'm often surprised how "meh" a reaction Don't Look Up got. Maybe people think it was heavy handed? Too on the nose? I don't know but most folks seem to think it was at best merely "okay".

For me, I place it next to Idiocracy as one of the most prescient films about what is in store for us. I think after this last election day, it seems even more prescient. On top of that, it is legitimately funny with really good performances, especially from Jennifer Lawrence.

[-] Benjaben@lemmy.world 25 points 6 days ago

Yeah, in my case this one was too close to home for me to love it. 10 or 20 years ago I probably would've felt differently. Similar for Idiocracy, I don't think I'd feel the same way about it if it came out today. Kinda chilling when I think about that, honestly.

[-] modifier@lemmy.ca 9 points 6 days ago

Welcome to Costco; I love you.

[-] Lurkinney@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

I like money though

[-] Mammothmothman@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago

Shut up im trying to watch ouch my balls!

[-] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 6 days ago
[-] slingstone@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Now I know everybody's shit is emotional right now...

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