[sonick]

One Battle After Another - 8/10 but I think I will like it even more on subsequent re-watches.

The opening did not do it for me. The Teyana Taylor character was infuriating in terms of the lack of personal responsibility and selfishness. But given she is a radical, I guess it fits the MO.

The movie really picked up 16 years later, with the relationship between the father and daughter. Much more of a PTA vibe, and low key hilarious.

Yes there may be some plot holes but the story was interesting, it was very well edited and paced, the script was fantastic and hilarious, and the general direction and cinemetography was outstanding.

Sean Penn was amazing, but the other military guy who was doing the interrogations was scary AF. Apparently the actor was not a professional but actually worked at Homeland Security.

The final chase scene, even though it's on a straight road, with just three cars, and nothing really happening, the way it was shot and scored just built so much tension. What a masterpiece of direction.

So many memorable quotes even from the first watch.
"A few small beers"
"Wassup homie?"
"Yes sensei! thank you sensei!"
"Semen demon"
"Ocean waves"
"raped in reverse"