Don't Look Up was directed by Adam McKay who is known for political comedies like Vice (2018) and The Big Short (2015) as well as straight forward comedies such as The Other Guys (2010) and Anchorman (2004). The wacky premise of this film speaks to the directors growing concern over climate change but it can really be used as a commentary on any politically or socially charged issue. This film is either too real to be funny or so real that all you can do is laugh.