Death to 2020 (2020)

Death to 2020 is a cathartic comedy that turns a year of collective whiplash into a mockumentary roast, stitching real archival footage to confidently ridiculous “expert” talking heads who say the quiet part loud. It’s at its best when it’s being bluntly honest and sharply witty, letting a strong cast sell the absurdity with straight-faced conviction while you recognize, with a groan and a laugh, exactly what they’re parodying. The vibe is brisk, sardonic, and very much “let’s process this together,” more release valve than deep-dive documentary. It won’t be for everyone—if you’re burned out on 2020 references or want a more nuanced, comprehensive recap, it can feel a little hurried—but if you want a funny, cleansing exhale, it delivers.

Death to 2020 is clearly trying to be a Black Mirror-adjacent palate cleanser: a mockumentary that uses fake talking heads and real footage to process a brutal year through satire. The problem is the jokes often feel like the first draft of a Twitter thread—obvious, predictable, and weirdly low on actual insight—so it can come off less like sharp commentary and more like a lazy recap. If you’re hoping for biting, inventive comedy or anything that deepens your understanding of 2020, this may feel like a lot of noise for little payoff. That said, if you just want a lightweight, familiar “can you believe that happened?” rundown with a few amusing performances, you might still get a mild chuckle out of it.