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To me, "Don't Look Up" is a sequel to "Dr Strangelove" (obviously, not nearly as iconic, but still). The core parts are the same: the looming existential dange
by stared 3y ago
To me, "Don't Look Up" is a sequel to "Dr Strangelove" (obviously, not nearly as iconic, but still).
The core parts are the same: the looming existential danger of the time and the irresponsibility of the most influential people, making things from bad to worse.
- uoaei 3y agoDon't Look Up is excellent and I believe only would have been improved if it was directed by the Safdie brothers.
- TremendousJudge 3y agoBig difference is that the character of the President is very competent and does everything right as the situtation develops. He is the only character with common sense, alongside the British officer. The failures of the system are beyond his control. The text implies that the elected officials act in the people's interests, and that they are actually good at their jobs -- but that it isn't enough to go against the military. Don't Look Up presents an even bleaker perspective IMO.