Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast: Leonardo Di Caprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, and Chase Infiniti
I would say Leonardo DiCaprio truly never disappoints. This film perfectly balances comedy, action, drama,thriller, and realism. The pacing was neither a slow burn nor too fast—it was just right. The storytelling was well-timed and clearly delivered.
The casting was incredible and spot-on for each character. Benicio del Toro was at his peak—serious yet
hilarious and I’m so glad I got to witness that in my lifetime. He was so good, I could rewatch the film just
for him.
Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, and of course, Sean Penn, all nailed their roles beyond expectations. Their
delivery of emotion and dialogue was extraordinary. Sean Penn was so convincing, he actually became
irritating in the best way for his character.
Teyana Taylor surprised me. While you can see strength and boldness in her face, the way she acted and
spoke made her character deeply resonate. She was powerful and commanding.
Chase Infiniti, a rising star, was impressive. Though she didn’t have many lines, her eyes said everything.
Her presence was strong and memorable.
And lastly, of course, THE Leonardo DiCaprio. Every time he was on screen, he commanded it. He never
misses no matter the genre or emotion. He was incredibly real in this role. As always.
This film was a perfect blend of comedy, action, thriller, and drama. It was refreshing to see something like this again. Truly a standout experience.
