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Adam McKay Says ‘Don’t Look Up’ Was ‘Hated’ by ‘Critics ’ but Watched by ‘400 Million’ People

Adam McKay discussed the Los Angeles Fires and climate change when he reflected on his satirical comedy 'Don't Look Up.'

But what was inspiring and energizing was the popular response to that movie, not the critics and the cultural gatekeepers who hated it.” He continued, “It ended up being number one in something like 85 countries, as diverse as Pakistan, Vietnam, US and Uruguay. At the time of the 2021 film’s release — which featured a star-studded cast including the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Timothée Chalamet, Tyler Perry, Jonah Hill, Cate Blanchett, and more — the film received mixed reviews with many critics panning it, despite Don’t Look Up becoming Netflix’s second-most-watched movie. When previously speaking to Rolling Stone on climate activism, McKay touched on the idea of using the art of the uncomfortable to move public opinion.

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