Satirical representation of the progressive characters was one of the most contested points by many critics
Ari Aster’s latest film, titled Eddington, generated controversy during his showing no. The plot unfolds in a small American town during the Covid-19 pandemic, addressing the reactions of different political groups in 2020. This approach caused a significant division among critics, who have divergent opinions about the work.
Currently, Eddington has an approval rate of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, which represents the lowest assessment of the director’s films. Aster commented on the criticism, stating: “I knew what I was doing and we knew I would divide opinions,” Aster told the The New York Times. The satirical representation of the progressive characters was one of the most contested points by many critics.
The filmmaker also expressed his concern about the sense of powerlessness that permeates contemporary society. He emphasized the need to reconnect people to foster collective action. The narrative of the film revolves around a progressive mayor, played by Pedro Pascal, who finds himself in conflict with the local sheriff, lived by Joaquin Phoenix, due to his policies during the health crisis. Eddington is scheduled to debut in the theaters of the United States on July 18. However, there is still no set date for the release of the film in Brazil.
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