The buzz on social media revolves around James Gunn’s Superman and its more overt political undertones, but it’s actually A24’s newly released film Eddington (now available) that truly embodies this summer’s most poignant political movie.
Eddington is a highly political film that’s flying under the radar
In Ari Aster’s newest film, Joaquin Phoenix plays a sheriff and Pedro Pascal portrays the mayor in a small town, both grappling with the implementation of COVID-19 restrictions. Although the movie includes some extraordinary and unpredictable scenes, it fundamentally explores the condition of America within a constantly changing political environment.
The movie occasionally showcases strong themes of neighborhood disputes, deeply-held beliefs, and uses satire extensively to criticize both liberal and conservative viewpoints. Despite being set in a small town in New Mexico during a pandemic, Eddington offers insightful commentary on the broader state of the nation as a whole.
It’s quite striking that there appears to be minimal conversation about this film on social media platforms. This might simply mean that the movie didn’t generate the same level of popularity as a blockbuster like Superman. However, it also highlights an intriguing aspect: how ordinary viewers interpret and discuss themes in movies.
Moviegoers continue to have surface-level reactions to political messaging in movies
Despite not being marketed as a politically-charged movie, viewers on social media platforms have noticed some striking parallels between parts of the film and contemporary societal issues. Additionally, James Gunn’s remarks about Superman’s background as an immigrant (in this case, an extraterrestrial) stirred controversy, leading some to anticipate a more explicit political narrative in the movie.
Ultimately, the main idea portrayed in Superman boils down to being a moral and compassionate individual amidst a world that appears to have lost sight of these values. While I acknowledge that there are political overtones woven throughout, it’s striking how much buzz Superman has generated online, given that its story unfolds during one of the most contentious and politically charged periods in recent memory, yet other movies set within this same timeframe receive minimal attention or discussion.
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2025-07-18 22:40