Near-perfect action-thriller One Battle After Another hailed an “instant classic” – here’s why

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Early reviews are calling Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest movie, *One Battle After Another*, an “instant classic.” Directed and written by Paul Thomas Anderson, the action thriller is receiving near-perfect scores, with critics highlighting its successful blend of action, humor, and political themes.

One Battle After Another follows Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a past revolutionary who joins forces with his former rebel comrades to find his missing daughter.

The film features a strong cast, including Teyana Taylor as the mother of Bob’s child. Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, and Regina Hall also star, alongside musician Alana Haim, who previously worked with the director on *Licorice Pizza*. Newcomer Chase Infiniti makes her film debut as Bob’s daughter, Willa.

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With a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the new film *One Battle After Another* is looking like a potential success after premiering in theaters on September 26th.

According to *Empire*, this film is destined to become a timeless classic that people won’t be able to stop watching, even when it’s on late at night.

According to *The Guardian*, *One Battle After Another* is a film that’s both thoughtful and playful, thrilling and confusing. It’s a unique blend of tones that creates a strangely captivating energy – it might not be for everyone, but it’s incredibly addictive.

Many reviewers applauded the film’s combination of political themes and personal family story. iNews called it a moving and captivating thriller that explores themes of heritage, the relationships between parents and children, and the struggle against a deeply troubling American government committed to white supremacy, military power, and control.

I’ve been reading a lot about this thriller, and everyone seems to love how well it balances comedy with the suspense! One review in *Little White Lies* really hit the nail on the head – they said it’s a total win for the director, and that it’s a really special film because it’s genuinely fun without ever *trying* too hard. It sounds amazing!

According to *Esquire UK*, Paul Thomas Anderson’s film is a clever, funny, complex, and deeply moving chase movie that could be considered a masterpiece.

One Battle After Another is said to be loosely based on Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland.

This is Anderson’s second time bringing an American author’s work to the screen, following his 2014 film *Inherent Vice*. That movie featured a star-studded cast including Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, and Katherine Waterston.

One Battle After Another will be released in cinemas on 26 September.


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2025-09-18 23:49