• Comedy
• Western

Eddington 2025

Eddington (2025) is a neo‑Western black comedy/satire written and directed by Ari Aster, deputy‐helmer of Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau Is Afraid.🎬 Plot overview Set in May 2020, during the early COVID‑19 pandemic in the fictional town of Eddington, New Mexico, the film explores a showdown between: Sheriff Joe Cross, played by Joaquin Phoenix, a conspiratorial skeptic who defies mask mandates, and Mayor Ted Garcia, played by Pedro Pascal, who supports pandemic measures and is running for re‑election. As tensions escalate—fueled by conspiracy theories, racial‐justice protests, social‑media frenzy, and pandemic fear—a neighbor‑against‑neighbor powder‑keg ignites.🗓️ Release Info World Premiere: 16 May 2025, Cannes Film Festival (in main competition). Screened at: Sydney Film Festival (June), Fantasia International Film Festival (opening, 16 July). Theatrical Release: 18 July 2025 in the U.S. (wider Summer rollout)📣 Critics Rotten Tomatoes: 67% Tomatometer (125 critic reviews) Critics note: A bold & unapologetic satire—blending COVID‑era tension, media obsession, racial justice, and conspiracy in a Western parody . Strong visual style, committed ensemble cast—but narrative becomes disjointed, tonally uneven, and emotionally distant in the latter half . Designed to divide audiences—some appreciate its provocations, others find it shallow or muddled . RogerEbert.com praised its visuals and satire, but flagged potential insensitivity around racial themes. Reddit commentary notes Aster's aim isn’t partisan—its message is “everything is stupid,” spotlighting how crises magnify everyone’s flaws.🔍 Should You Watch It? If you liked Beau Is Afraid, expect similar bleak/provocative tone. It’s satirical rather than horror, leaning into absurdist dark comedy. Be prepared for a long (≈149 min), polarizing experience that doesn’t offer moral clarity—but forces reflection.📌 Conclusion If you’re open to bold, genre-blending cinema that pokes at political nerves and satirizes recent history, Eddington is worth seeing—especially if you're a fan of Ari Aster’s surreal, provocative storytelling. With its neo-Western aesthetic, dark humor, and razor-sharp commentary on pandemic-era America, it's designed to provoke thought, discomfort, and debate, not comfort. However, be prepared: It’s tonally jarring, morally ambiguous, and at times alienating. It’s not for those looking for a clear message or easy resolution.Ultimately, Eddington is less about COVID and more about how society reacts when fear, politics, and identity clash—through Aster’s uniquely twisted lens. 🟨 Verdict: A daring, divisive satire that might frustrate or fascinate you—possibly both. Read More

• 2025
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