In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
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Rating: 7.5/10
Watched on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (first watch)
Format: regular theatre
I enjoyed how the story unfolds towards the end and specifically the last hour. It gave it a meaning which what I was worried about halfway through the film as I felt like the story and characters weren't progressing.
The sound mixing/editing is the most powerful element in the film in my opinion. It was loud in moments where it needed to be loud which enhances the viewer's experience into what's being shown on screen and vice versa.
Joaquin phoenix does an awesome acting role as usual. Can't say the same for Emma Stone's due to her character's (Louise Cross) weak storyline that deserved more attention. Same goes for Austin Butler's Vernon.
Cinematography has its moments but not the best compared to the directors other projects. Same with the directing, not Ari's best work but you can tell there is a lot of foreshadowings and easter eggs that would give the directing more meaning to be appreciated. I got to add by saying that the comedy aspect wasn't forced, when it suppose to make you laugh, you will indeed laugh out loud. A funny and engaging film that leaves room for a slow boredom towards the middle.
I enjoyed how the story unfolds towards the end and specifically the last hour. It gave it a meaning which what I was worried about halfway through the film as I felt like the story and characters weren't progressing.
The sound mixing/editing is the most powerful element in the film in my opinion. It was loud in moments where it needed to be loud which enhances the viewer's experience into what's being shown on screen and vice versa.
Joaquin phoenix does an awesome acting role as usual. Can't say the same for Emma Stone's due to her character's (Louise Cross) weak storyline that deserved more attention. Same goes for Austin Butler's Vernon.
Cinematography has its moments but not the best compared to the directors other projects. Same with the directing, not Ari's best work but you can tell there is a lot of foreshadowings and easter eggs that would give the directing more meaning to be appreciated. I got to add by saying that the comedy aspect wasn't forced, when it suppose to make you laugh, you will indeed laugh out loud. A funny and engaging film that leaves room for a slow boredom towards the middle.
Joaquin Phoenix is really one of our best actors. I am a fan of his work from films like "Inherent Vice", "Two Lovers", "Buffalo Soldiers", "Her", "Napoleon", "Irrational Man", "Gladiator", "Walk the Line", and "The Master". And of course he won the Oscar for best actor for "Joker".
Now he stars in a new movie called "Eddington" directed by Ari Aster. I know that Ari Aster previously directed the films "Hereditary", "Midsommer", and "Beau is Afraid". But I have not seen any of those.
The story takes place in the fictional town of Eddington, New Mexico during May of 2020, the time of the coronavirus pandemic. It starts with people arguing about whether or not they should have to wear face masks to protect them from the virus.
Joaquin plays the local sheriff who clashes with the mayor, played by Pedro Pascal in a supporting role. Then Joaquin's character decides to run for mayor himself.
The story escalates into some violence but is never less than compelling and entertaining. This is one of the better movies I have seen this year. Also with an excellent supporting cast including Emma Stone and Austin Butler.
Also with good cinematography from Darius Khondji, who was nominated for "Bardo false chronicle of a handful of truths" and "Evita".
This film is very much worth seeing in a movie theater. A very good movie.
Now he stars in a new movie called "Eddington" directed by Ari Aster. I know that Ari Aster previously directed the films "Hereditary", "Midsommer", and "Beau is Afraid". But I have not seen any of those.
The story takes place in the fictional town of Eddington, New Mexico during May of 2020, the time of the coronavirus pandemic. It starts with people arguing about whether or not they should have to wear face masks to protect them from the virus.
Joaquin plays the local sheriff who clashes with the mayor, played by Pedro Pascal in a supporting role. Then Joaquin's character decides to run for mayor himself.
The story escalates into some violence but is never less than compelling and entertaining. This is one of the better movies I have seen this year. Also with an excellent supporting cast including Emma Stone and Austin Butler.
Also with good cinematography from Darius Khondji, who was nominated for "Bardo false chronicle of a handful of truths" and "Evita".
This film is very much worth seeing in a movie theater. A very good movie.
Its thesis is clear. We're all hypocrites. How the old generation has a stick up their ***, too rigid to embrace meaningful change, while the younger generation-damned from birth by social screens, performs outrage on Instagram in hopes of sleeping with Sarah.
Ari Aster skewers each political perspective, which in turn makes up a large majority of unhappy letterboxd reviewers, ironically complementing the film's punchline. No matter where you stand, it's naive to believe stupidity is exclusive to one side.
All in all, it's a film less concerned with who's right and more obsessed with how dumb it all looks from a distance.
Ari Aster skewers each political perspective, which in turn makes up a large majority of unhappy letterboxd reviewers, ironically complementing the film's punchline. No matter where you stand, it's naive to believe stupidity is exclusive to one side.
All in all, it's a film less concerned with who's right and more obsessed with how dumb it all looks from a distance.
This movie reminds me of a real story of self awareness in light of the worlds ills. In the early 1900s, a newspaper reportedly asked a group of notable writers and thinkers to respond to the question, "What is wrong with the world today?" To which the famous theologian and thinker G. K. Chesterton is said to have replied with a characteristically witty and humble response "Dear Sirs, I am. Yours sincerely, G. K. Chesterton."
Ari Aster has made another horror film. This one is disguised as a modern day Western, Dark Comedy, but this is deep diving stuff that inserts us into a small New Mexico town in 2020 that is at the beginning stages of the COVID pandemic. Joaquin Phoenix is the tour guide - and the ride - who shows us something of what is wrong with the world.
Eddington took me back to feelings of despair that play on in our world. This is a most excellent tragic tale and definitely not a comedy, although the audience will probably laugh in the discomfort of seeing the true reflection of ourselves somewhere in this mirror of blame, conspiracy, narcissism, and social rage.
Somehow Aster keeps this from being preachy while giving us a scare at our own reflections. What wrong with Eddington? It's us.
Ari Aster has made another horror film. This one is disguised as a modern day Western, Dark Comedy, but this is deep diving stuff that inserts us into a small New Mexico town in 2020 that is at the beginning stages of the COVID pandemic. Joaquin Phoenix is the tour guide - and the ride - who shows us something of what is wrong with the world.
Eddington took me back to feelings of despair that play on in our world. This is a most excellent tragic tale and definitely not a comedy, although the audience will probably laugh in the discomfort of seeing the true reflection of ourselves somewhere in this mirror of blame, conspiracy, narcissism, and social rage.
Somehow Aster keeps this from being preachy while giving us a scare at our own reflections. What wrong with Eddington? It's us.
I really enjoyed this movie. It's also the first one I've gone to the theater to see in a while. I stopped going to see things at the theater because everything is a remake or a 20 year late sequel and I'm sick of it!
This was so interesting and i was entertained the whole time. That acting is great, the writing and storyline intriguing. You can tell the director ACTUALLY CARED about the end result and was in it to make a good movie and not just a paycheck. A little on the nose at times but thats what its all about. Go see this if you are also disenchanted with what comes out of Hollywood lately, it's a huge sigh of relief while also holding your breath for the entire film.
This was so interesting and i was entertained the whole time. That acting is great, the writing and storyline intriguing. You can tell the director ACTUALLY CARED about the end result and was in it to make a good movie and not just a paycheck. A little on the nose at times but thats what its all about. Go see this if you are also disenchanted with what comes out of Hollywood lately, it's a huge sigh of relief while also holding your breath for the entire film.
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- TriviaAri Aster wrote a contemporary Western script long before the COVID-19 pandemic began and was initially planning to make it his directorial debut. He tried for quite a few years to get it made, but he ultimately decided to shelve it and make Hereditary (2018) his debut. He confirmed during Beau Is Afraid (2023)'s press tour that this script would more than likely be his fourth feature, and it was updated to fit a post-2020 lens.
- GoofsDuring both scenes where Eric's character is on the ground after getting shot you can clearly see him breathing leading audiences to believe he is still alive and may survive.
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- Also known as
- Еддінгтон
- Filming locations
- Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA(as Eddington)
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Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $8,104,585
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,404,742
- Jul 20, 2025
- Gross worldwide
- $9,098,054
- Runtime2 hours 28 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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