The newly released movie contains a plot where a renowned Norwegian scientist has figured out how humans can reduce their footprint and save Earth from overpopulation. It's called downsizing, and it's irreversible — but if enough people do it, it could save humanity. In "Downsizing," it's made a movie about really small people. As in, five inches tall.
Downsizing is catching on. Entire communities have sprouted up around the world. Paul and his wife, Audrey (Kristen Wiig), childless and still living in the house where Paul grew up, attend a school reunion. Suddenly, Paul's now-five inch friend, Dave (Jason Sudeikis), and his wife are wheeled in. "Dave? He never struck me as the kind of guy who'd go get small!," Paul marvels. Later, Dave, perched on a cracker box on the kitchen counter, explains the best thing about going small: the economic benefits. At that size, you can live in total luxury for a fraction of the price. Forget the planet, Dave says — "downsizing is about saving yourself."