Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lawrence praises One Battle After Another [Image Source: NOCONTEXTCULTURE]
Jennifer Lawrence praises One Battle After Another, describing it as the most exceptional film she has ever seen, following a recent viewing of the Paul Thomas Anderson action thriller. The actress spoke about her powerful reaction to the movie during a BAFTA Playback discussion on 20 November 2025, revealing how the theatrical experience left a lasting mark on her.
Star-Studded Cast and Director Make Impact
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, One Battle After Another, features acclaimed actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. Jennifer Lawrence, who holds an Academy Award, expressed her deep admiration after watching the movie, noting that the film’s pace and craftsmanship set it apart from typical action thrillers.
She remarked,
“the best movie [she’s] ever seen”
– Jennifer Lawrence, Actress – highlighting her astonishment at the film’s quality.
Continuing her praise, Lawrence stated,
“This is the best movie I’ve ever seen. This is One Battle After Another.”
– Jennifer Lawrence, Actress. Her comments reflect the significant impact the film had on her.
A Unique Experience in the Theater
The Hollywood star described the viewing as a communal event that deeply resonated with her, mentioning how rare it was to have such an experience. She recalled,
“remember a time where [she] ever had an experience like that in the cinema, and it was shared”
– Jennifer Lawrence, Actress. According to Lawrence, the audience’s reaction underscored the film’s effect:
“When it was over, everyone applauded. I just kept thanking my husband over and over and over again because he had booked the tickets, like two weeks in advance, and I just couldn’t say anything else other than just like, thank you for that experience.”
– Jennifer Lawrence, Actress.
Lawrence also urged film fans to see One Battle After Another on the big screen for its full effect, emphasizing,
Image of: Jennifer Lawrence
“You have to see it in theatres. I think it’s an impossible pace to uphold. There’s not an extra minute in it, at no point does it drag.”
– Jennifer Lawrence, Actress.
Her comments echoed a broader sentiment among Hollywood figures about preserving the communal theater experience, particularly for films with bold pacing and immersive storytelling.
Leonardo DiCaprio Stresses Importance of Box Office and Cinema Experience
Leonardo DiCaprio, one of the film industry’s leading figures and among the highest-paid movie stars, addressed the evolving media landscape where streaming has become prominent. Despite these shifts, he insists that box-office performance and the shared theater experience remain central to filmmaking. He shared,
“I think there’s just an inundation of content and so much production going on now — which is a good thing, obviously. But I think box office is important because it means people are in the seats going to theatre, going to have that communal experience.”
– Leonardo DiCaprio, Actor.
DiCaprio pointed out that Anderson’s use of Vista Vision—a rarely employed camera technology since the 1960s—demonstrates a commitment to giving audiences something distinct and memorable. He explained,
“He wants people to have that immersive experience and make an action film that’s unexpected, tactile, realistic and something that is probably a lot different than what we’ve been saturated with. In that respect, box office is very important.”
– Leonardo DiCaprio, Actor.
He appealed to moviegoers to support the film in theaters, stating,
“I would only hope that people go out to the theatre and experience it the way it’s meant to be seen.”
– Leonardo DiCaprio, Actor.
What This Means for Film Fans and the Industry
Jennifer Lawrence’s enthusiastic endorsement of One Battle After Another, coupled with Leonardo DiCaprio’s advocacy for the communal cinema setting, highlights the enduring value of theatrical releases even as the film industry embraces streaming platforms. With renowned actors like Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, and Benicio del Toro supporting the project, the film stands as a testament to the power of carefully crafted productions designed for the big screen.
Lawrence’s and DiCaprio’s comments encourage both devoted film fans and casual viewers to seek out the best cinematic experiences possible by attending showings at theaters. As Hollywood continues to produce star-studded action thrillers that push technical and storytelling boundaries, the drive to keep cinema-going at the heart of movie culture remains strong.
