

Eddington

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
Eddington dares to show us what we've become. It offers no advice, no solutions, no path forward, only a stark reflection of a society addicted to outrage, overstimulation, and moral apathy. This provocative allegory portays a soul-crushing world that is intolerant, self-absorbed, and indifferent to truth, with unflinching clarity. The acting and cinematography are superb, and the soundtrack is constantly hinting at something nefarious. It may be too slow for our now fractured attention spans, but Ari Aster tells a story that needs to confronted and reckoned with.
Eddington dares to show us what we've become. It offers no advice, no solutions, no path forward, only a stark reflection of a society addicted to outrage, overstimulation, and moral apathy. This provocative allegory portays a soul-crushing world that is intolerant, self-absorbed, and indifferent to truth, with unflinching clarity. The acting and cinematography are superb, and the soundtrack is constantly hinting at something nefarious. It may be too slow for our now fractured attention spans, but Ari Aster tells a story that needs to confronted and reckoned with.