Monday, January 4, 2021

Movie review: Death to 2020


 A satirical look back at the insanity of the year 2020 by an all-star cast. From the creators of "Black Mirror"; a story that couldn't be told until now, because it was still happening.

Samuel Jackson (Dash), Hugh Grant (Foss), Lisa Kudrow (Jeanetta), Kumail Nanjiani (Bark), Tracey Ullman (Queen), Samson Kayo (Flask), Leslie Jones (Gravel), Diane Morgan (Gemma),Cristin Milioti (Kathy), Laurence Fishburne (Narrator).

Death to 2020 begins with credits and a few comments before finding footing as an apparent documentary. Reviewing the dumpster fire of 2020, it is quickly apparent the supposed experts speaking are famous actors delivering a heavy dose of sarcasm and satire. The disturbing part is trying to understand if the humor is due to the accurate descriptions of the year, or if the descriptions are so accurately disturbing all we can do is laugh. Either way, Death to 2020 is full of good laughs.

Acting was good and fun throughout. Jackson was in-type and delivered as usual. Grant was silly fun, as was Kudrow and both brought the energy well. Kayo was hysterical, as were Morgan and Milioti. Ullman and Jones rounded things out well.

Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good but really a small part of the film. Much of the film is news clips with narration, which is nicely done. Dialogue is very funny both directly and as sarcasm or satire. Sound is managed very well.

Overall Death to 2020 is quite funny if you are able to find the humor in 2020 or are ready to laugh about it and move on. Those who enjoy late-night comedy should enjoy this one.

With plenty of foul language, save this one for older teens and above.

Released: 2020
Reviewed: 12.29.20
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Comedy, Dark Comedy, Mockumentaries, Satire

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