Eddington

Pushing into absurdity, Eddington is dark satire. Some might find it unduly centrist, lacking insight, or bloated, yet it's clearly ambitious. It addresses political polarization driven by the internet, branching into themes of cult mindsets, mental health, racism, power, social justice, and misinformation. These topics are debatably unpacked, but at least their interconnect plus ever-growing relevance are displayed. The writing offers motivated characters, effective dialogue, escalating stakes, and humor. Also, the subversive plot is unpredictable. Conveying layers, nonverbals, intensity, and vulnerability, the acting is captivating. Altogether, Eddington is a big swing.

Eddington strikes a peculiar tone. Focus, lighting, movement, angles, depth, POVs, and composition create meaningful imagery. Despite its meandering structure, the editing feels immersive due to its patient pacing. Beyond its radio commentary motif, the sound pops with subjective distortions as well as stings. Often silent, its Western-style music is purposefully restrained. Because the small-town setting emits such a central presence, the production design is very informative. Combining fame, fit, and diversity, its cast is strong. Surprisingly involved, the effects provide stunts, makeup, blood, prosthetics, and CGI. Overall, Eddington is suboptimal yet praiseworthy.

Writing: 7/10

Direction: 8/10

Cinematography: 9/10

Acting: 9/10

Editing: 6/10

Sound: 8/10

Score/Soundtrack: 8/10

Production Design: 9/10

Casting: 9/10

Effects: 8/10

Overall Score: 8.1/10

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