Ari Aster's 'Eddington' is a sprawling Western thriller set in 2020 New Mexico, exploring America's societal fracturing during the pandemic. Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), an anti-masker, navigates a town grappling with COVID restrictions, racial justice protests, and conspiracy theories. The film satirizes various ideological extremes, from anti-mask sentiments to performative activism, while depicting a society losing its collective mind. 'Eddington' is a darkly comedic yet poignant exploration of societal collapse and the erosion of shared values, leaving the viewer questioning the nature of reality and truth in a fractured America.

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