One Battle After Another (8.9/10)

I really liked this movie, just not quite as much as it seems most people did but an 8.9 for me is pretty standout. I’d still easily call it one of the better films of the year, even if it doesn’t rank among my all-time favorite performances from Leonardo DiCaprio. He was excellent here, as was the rest of the cast, and I stayed fully engaged with the story throughout. My biggest issue comes down to the runtime. Because the film is so long, there were moments where I felt a bit burned out, even during scenes that were well acted and thematically important. Tightening things up just slightly could have made the experience feel sharper and more impactful. That said, it’s still one of the standout movies of 2025, and it’s nice to see the high praise it’s getting on Letterboxd. Even if it didn’t fully click with me the way it did for others, it’s a strong, memorable film that’s absolutely worth watching. "Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts."