Downsizing
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.
Critics Sentiment
Paul undergoes the irreversible downsizing procedure at Leisureland
Dr. Asbjørnsen announces humanity will soon become extinct
The film drops dramatically from the engaging downsizing process (7.5) to the heavy-handed extinction announcement (4.1), representing critics' frustration with the shift from clever sci-fi premise to preachy climate messaging.
Critics universally praised the first half of Downsizing for its original premise and strong execution, with the downsizing process itself being particularly well-received. However, the film suffered a steep decline in the second half as it abandoned its central concept for heavy-handed environmental messaging and unfocused plotting. While Hong Chau's performance was consistently lauded, most reviewers felt the film squandered its enormous potential by becoming preachy and losing narrative focus.
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Matt Damon
Paul Safranek
Christoph Waltz
Dusan Mirkovic
Hong Chau
Ngoc Lan Tran
Kristen Wiig
Audrey Safranek
Rolf Lassgård
Dr. Jorgen Asbjørnsen
Ingjerd Egeberg
Anne-Helene Asbjørnsen
Udo Kier
Konrad
Søren Pilmark
Dr. Andreas Jacobsen
Jason Sudeikis
Dave Johnson
Maribeth Monroe
Carol Johnson
Jayne Houdyshell
Paul's Mother
Phil Reeves
Audrey's Dad Larry
James Van Der Beek
Anesthesiologist
Alison J. Palmer
Anesthesiologist's Wife
Tim Driscoll
Good Friend Tim
Kristen Thomson
Good Friend Gina
Kevin Kunkel
Buddy Kevin
Patrick Gallagher
Drunk Guy at Bar
Linda M. Anderson
Realtor
John Reynolds
Estate Sale Buyer
Crew
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