Review of Downsizing

Downsizing (2017)
5/10
Bait and Switch
29 January 2018
While the trailers focus on the comedy aspects, this is really more of a social commentary hidden by satire, and really more drama than comedy.

It's not bad, but it can't decide what it should be. There's no real focus for the movie. It's not about enlightenment, fulfillment, aspiring to a goal... the main character is just drifting. While it wasn't boring, it wasn't memorable, and I can't recommend it unless there's nothing better to watch or do.

I kinda feel like this was a rehash of Honey I Shrunk the Kids with less adventure, less humor, more social commentary, and no focus. The movie itself seems as lost and aimless as its main character. Ultimately, I find it as sad as the social commentary.
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