Eddington is a film that weaves through various genres while embodying a sense of distraction in narrative conventions. Driven by themes of meaninglessness and misinformation, Ari Aster delves into the political and social ramifications of life following the pandemic. Set in a fictional New Mexico town, Eddington depicts a community grappling with mask mandates and defiant behaviors, showcasing the trials of characters like Sheriff Joe Cross, who is oblivious to the dangers surrounding him. Aster's ambition transcends horror, aiming for a deeper anatomical exploration of societal disarray.
Eddington" cycles through genres with a deliberate yet half-distracted air, as if the very conventions of narrative have become caught in a feedback loop.
Ari Aster's subject is nothing less than the void of meaning-the morass of misinformation and irreconcilable political rancor-into which America has tumbled since the pandemic.
Eddington, New Mexico, a fictional town of two thousand three hundred and forty-five souls... A mask mandate is in effect, but several Eddingtonians prove defiant.
Joe is affable, obtuse, and easily aggrieved. He observes the slow-moving chaos of the town without fully grasping the dangers around him.
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