Most, if not all, of the negative reviews are from people who saw this based purely on the trailer & wanted a brain free hollywood bit of comedy. I don't disagree that the trailer misfired on all points. But! It IS an entertaining think piece, and many of the scenes have stayed with me long after seeing it. I enjoyed it more the second time around, knowing not to expect the usual SNL type comedy it was sold as, which confirmed it was the trailer, and not the movie, that made me feel put out after the first viewing. Go in expecting a curious film exploring the human side of a bizarre situation and you may be pleasantly surprised.
Review of Downsizing
