“We really did have everything, didn’t we?”
synopsis
Two astronomers discover a comet on a collision course with Earth and attempt to warn the public — only to find their message drowned out by political spin, media spectacle, and cultural distraction. As the countdown continues, denial proves more powerful than gravity.
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mini-review
Blunt, loud, and unapologetically satirical, the film uses extinction as a mirror. The humor is broad by design, the messaging unmistakable. Beneath the absurdity lies a grim conviction: institutions fail not from ignorance, but from convenience.
A group watch — satire hits harder when it’s shared.
Absurdist's Corner
Faced with extinction, humanity’s first instinct is to book a talk show appearance.
fun facts
Inspired by anxieties surrounding climate change and media fragmentation.
Features a large ensemble cast playing heightened versions of public archetypes.
Refuses last-minute salvation in favor of thematic consistency.