First Glance: “One Battle After Another”

Paul Thomas Anderson is a highly regarded filmmaker who earns attention with every new movie he releases. For me personally, I find his films to be pretty hit-or-miss. But when PTA does hit, he hits BIG. That’s the main reason I’m excited for his latest, “One Battle After Another”. Today the first full trailer dropped and let’s just say my excitement got a boost.

“One Battle After Another” is a black comedy said to be inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s classic 1997 novel “Vineland.” It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a manic hippie turned anti-government activist who calls on a motley band of revolutionaries to help him take on some white supremacist organization. The film is highlighted by a fun supporting cast that includes Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Alana Haim, and Sean Penn. With a budget somewhere in the $100 – $145 million range, it looks like PTA is pouring a lot into this one.

“One Battle After Another” hits theaters September 26th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass. 

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