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Don’t look up: a comedy, a parody or simply a tragedy reflecting on real-life events?

A film review written for YES-Europe Greece, by Elena Zafeiratou Editor: Zacharoula (Chara) Megagianni  Scene 1: Τhe cast and its reflex on our screens Don’t look up — Adam McKay’s newest movie — has certainly attracted much attention, as film critics and journalists have been discussing one of the most exceptional casting groups in American cinema history. Some of the most characteristic examples include the massive transformation of  Cate Blanchett , who portraits the stereotypical American female TV hostess in the 00s. In the same spirit,  Leonardo Di Caprio  presents a totally different image, related to what the audience has been used to seeing him in, as holding the leading role. His character,  Dr Mindy , is one of the two scientists discovering a huge comet orbiting within the solar system and heading on Earth. Di Caprio’s character is also advocating for the action that must be taken in order to stop the giant comet from crushing on Earth. Despite no d...