Leonardo Dicaprio, Fisher Stevens, James Packer, Brett Ratner, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, and Trevor Davidoski. Summary: Leonardo DiCaprio ... it also lends the film a more personal note than it would otherwise ... perhaps a call to action is a necessary precaution. Before the Flood opens and closes with DiCaprio’s discussion of Hieronymus Bosch’s triptych painting The Garden of Earthly Delights, a piece of artwork that shows humanity’s progression from creation to debauchery to ultimate doom. The metaphor between Bosch’s painting and the climate change phenomenon may be particularly on the nose, but that doesn’t make it any less effective a way to illustrate the urgency involved in turning the environment around as soon as possible.

To the its credit, Before the Flood does propose numerous solutions (e.g., a carbon tax that would penalize the use of certain fossil fuels) to address climate change on a grand scale as well as what viewers can do to generate immediate improvement in the environment. Perf. 10 Easter Eggs And Nods In Joker That You Might've... 10 Moments In Avengers: Endgame That Surprised Eve... Watch: First Footage From Killer Klowns From Outer Space Dir... Watch: Animaniacs Reboot Trailer Reveals First Look At Pinky... Watch: Apex Legends Fight Or Fright Trailer Reveals Tons Of ... Watch: Peter And Miles Exchange Words Of Wisdom In New Spide... Watch: Awesome Final Trailer For The Mandalorian S... Watch: Eerie Deepfake Video Sees Chris Evans As Th... Watch: Netflix Drops First Trailer For Chadwick Bo... Watch: Michael And Jason Square Off In Awesome New... Leonardo DiCaprio takes viewers on a global tour exploring the ramifications of - and possible solutions to - climate change, and Before the Flood makes a compelling case for immediate action. (2016). Before the Flood. Most of our energy comes from fossil fuels; Oil- transportation Today in New Delhi, India. For DiCaprio, Before the Flood feels like a natural extension of his long-standing environmental activism. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world. Where the film succeeds the most is by focusing on the ground-level victims of climate change, such as the polar bears of the Arctic for instance. Was this review helpful to you? Sign Out. Feature documentary about legendary oceanographer, marine biologist, environmentalist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle , and her campaign to create a global network of protected marine sanctuaries. New Delhi -°C. With his string of celebrated performances over the past decade-plus, it’s safe to say that Leonardo DiCaprio is part of an elite group of Hollywood actors, balancing respect and influence within the industry with widespread popularity among moviegoers.
Here is a heartfelt, decent and educational documentary about the most important issue of our time: Climate Change. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Yet, it never falls too far into becoming a vanity piece focused on bolstering DiCaprio’s own role in the whole “going green” movement. Hopefully, Before the Flood can influence its intended audience – namely, those who remain skeptical of the truth – to take a closer look at the reality behind climate change. View production, box office, & company info.

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