One Battle After Another Review: Ambitious 2025 Thriller That Misses Its Mark
26 Sep 2025Anderson's 2025 thriller One Battle After Another tries to juggle action, black comedy, and a father‑daughter drama but ends up tangled in tonal chaos. The film follows the far‑left group French 75 and its enigmatic leader Perfidia Beverly Hills, played by Teyana Taylor. A bizarre clash with Sean Penn’s Colonel Lockjaw fuels much of the plot. Critics point to frantic pacing, weak character arcs, and an indecisive tone as the main flaws.
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