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Downsizing (2017)
Director: Alexander Payne
Cast: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig
Runtime135 min
Rating15
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A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Downsizing, the 2017 science fiction comedy-drama directed by Alexander Payne, received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its ambitious premise but criticism for its uneven execution. The film was nominated for several awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Picture - Comedy or Musical, but did not win any major accolades. Audience reception was also mixed, with the film holding a 6.0/10 rating on IMDb and a 49% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alexander Payne, Downsizing (2017) offers a unique blend of science fiction, drama, and quirky humor that explores the societal and personal implications of a technology that allows people to shrink themselves down to a fraction of their size. With a standout performance from Matt Damon and a thought-provoking premise, this film provides an engaging and visually striking take on the human condition.
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Downsizing is a 2017 American science fiction comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne, written by Payne and Jim Taylor, and starring Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, and Kristen Wiig. It tells the story of Paul Safranek, who decides to undergo a recently invented procedure to shrink his body so he can start a new life in an experimental community, which he ends up doing alone when his wife backs out at the last minute; his journey takes an unexpected turn after he befriends an impoverished activist. Principal photography for the film began in Ontario, Canada, on April 1, 2016.
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