Paul Thomas Anderson’s new action thriller One Battle After Another has already become one of the most talked-about films of the year. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, and Chase Infiniti, it’s blown away early audiences and surged into the Oscars conversation. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing: the film has run into some controversy and seemingly underperformed at the box office. In this video, we're unpacking One Battle After Another's deeper meaning, key symbolism and ending, as well as the slight controversy surrounding the film.

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