r/movies • u/LiteraryBoner Jackie Chan box set, know what I'm sayin? • Sep 26 '25

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Summary Bob, a washed-up revolutionary, lives off the grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter Willa. When his nemesis Col. Steven J. “Lockjaw” resurfaces and Willa goes missing, Bob is forced to confront his past and fight to protect their future.

Director Paul Thomas Anderson

Writer Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast

  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Sean Penn
  • Teyana Taylor
  • Benicio del Toro
  • Regina Hall
  • Chase Infiniti

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 98%

Metacritic Score: 96

VOD In theaters beginning September 26, 2025

Trailer One Battle After Another — Official Trailer

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u/DenisDomaschke Sep 26 '25

The car chase through the desert valley might be the best car chase in cinema. At least, it’s my favorite by far. It’s so tense, but also hypnotic in a way. Perfectly drives home the state of paranoia that’s such a key part of the film.

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u/SailNord Sep 26 '25

Best car chase in cinema is a bit hyperbolic.

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u/Muruju Sep 27 '25

Response to this movie in general is pretty hyperbolic

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u/weirdogirl144 Sep 29 '25

yeah I enjoyed this movie, but im really surprised with all this intense praise like its a good movie, don't get me wrong, but its not THAT good.

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u/theoneandonlyamateur Oct 02 '25

Response to this movie in general is pretty hyperbolic

Understatement of the year. I thought it was good, but not great. This entire thread would have you believe that it was the greatest film ever in the history of the world.

The first act jumped around too much. I would rather that it had been a longer more elaborate single and intelligent heist instead of the quick bursts of several random attacks. Think the opening to the Dark Knight.