Pedro Pascal’s new “ruthless and mischievous” Western drama with stacked cast unveils trailer
Pedro Pascal’s new western drama Eddington has just released its first trailer.
In the directorial style of Ari Aster, known for movies such as Midsommar, Hereditary, and Beau is Afraid, A24’s newest production boasts an impressive ensemble featuring Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler.
This isn’t your typical Western set in the 1800s though, as it only winds the clock back to 2020.
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Indeed, it’s a movie set during a pandemic, where the emergence of COVID-19 and subsequent lifestyle changes in a small American town have led to heightened emotions among the residents.
Instead of adhering to established regulations, online broadcasters are evolving into spiritual figures, escalating violence is an issue, and the incumbent sheriff (Phoenix) and mayor (Pascal) have contrasting views on addressing this predicament.
The trailer depicts the aftermath of tension and conflicts escalating, similar to a pressure cooker about to explode, ultimately transforming the town into a battleground.
Last month, Eddington made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. As a result, critics have had an opportunity to watch the movie and share their thoughts through their published reviews.
At 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, reviews are quite mixed, which isn’t unheard of for Aster.
She labeled the movie as “one of the most artistically rounded and addictively engaging tragedies of the year,” whereas the Spanish publication, Espinof, referred to it as “a merciless and playful satire reflecting modern society.” (This version aims to convey similar meaning while using simpler language for a more natural and easy-to-read style.)
In essence, ScreenRant and AVClub shared a common viewpoint: The movie seems like an overblend of varying moods and concepts, yet they found it commendable for its ambition in trying to achieve what it set out to do.
Among the critics who gave the film unfavorable reviews, Vogue found Eddington to be utterly pointless, essentially a repetition of a time we can’t forget too easily, offering nothing fresh or original. On the other hand, Metro and The New Yorker were frustrated by the climactic third-act gunfight.
Eddington will be released in UK cinemas on 22 August and on 18 July in US cinemas.
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2025-06-11 20:19