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My wife and I watched this movie last night and we were speechless for twenty minutes. Itās breathtaking. The biggest question that came to my mind was this: How had I never heard of it.
I dare say this is by design. You can check the Wiki page on itās production for more on this.
But more important: watch it. Start to finish. Start spreading it. I canāt think of anything more important than simply spreading this movie right now. For supporters of Bernie⦠itās a slam dunk jaw dropper. But for MAGAs itās a mirror. And thatās the most beautiful element.
I have no one to talk to about this movie, besides my wife, so please, if you have seen it, chime in.


Sorry, yeah I must be just downright nuts looking for the underlying story, the background, or literally anything about what might be happening. Usually I do watch films for vague ideas and concepts, I donāt know what I was doing asking about a well-crafted story which conveys those ideas and concepts.
No, i get it. You only want the wins in life because there are too many losses already. Why risk an hour, two or even less on a concept that might be less than expected.
Thatās fine. I donāt agree with it, but itās yours to choose. For me, this post is enough to bring the movie to my attention. Will it be worth it? I have no idea. Will i watch it? If the mood hits. Iām not that picky though so just this much info is enough.
Good grief, scribbles, here, a full plot breakdown, since I provided a quick synopsis from IMDb and you are still flaming the other person. Remember, you are probably replying on a device that can find all this information with a quick search as well!
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What is the plot?
AnniversaryĀ (2025) opens withĀ EllenĀ Taylor (Diane Lane) and her husbandĀ PaulĀ (Kyle Chandler) preparing to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at their family home. The atmosphere is initially warm and intimate, reflecting a once close-knit family gathering. Their adult sonĀ JoshĀ (Dylan OāBrien) arrives with his new girlfriendĀ LizĀ Nettles (Phoebe Dynevor), who is revealed to be a former student ofĀ Ellenās.Ā Lizās presence immediately introduces tension, as she is deeply involved with a controversial political movement called āThe Change,ā which is rapidly gaining influence across the country.
As the family reunion progresses, the film gradually exposes the fractures beneath the surface of the Taylorsā relationships.Ā Ellen, a respected figure in her community and a former educator, struggles with the ideological divide thatĀ Lizās radical views bring into the household.Ā PaulĀ attempts to maintain peace but finds himself increasingly caught between loyalty to his wife and concern for his sonās choices.Ā Josh, caught between his parents andĀ Liz, becomes a focal point of the familyās unraveling.
The narrative unfolds through a series of charged conversations and confrontations, revealing the personal and political stakes at play.Ā Lizās involvement with āThe Changeā is not merely ideological; it carries implications that threaten the familyās safety and unity.Ā Ellenās former student, now an activist, challenges the familyās values and forces each member to confront their own beliefs and fears. The film uses the familyās internal conflict as a microcosm for the broader societal divisions gripping the nation.
Tensions escalate whenĀ CynthiaĀ (Zoey Deutch),Ā Ellenās niece, arrives, adding another layer of complexity to the family dynamics.Ā Cynthiaās skepticism ofĀ LizĀ and āThe Changeā movement fuels further discord. Meanwhile,Ā BirdieĀ (Mckenna Grace), the youngest family member, observes the growing strife with a mixture of confusion and fear, embodying the innocence caught in the crossfire of ideological battles.
As the anniversary celebration continues, political and personal betrayals come to light.Ā RobĀ (Daryl McCormack), a family friend and confidant, becomes entangled in the unfolding drama, his loyalties tested as the situation deteriorates.Ā Anna(Madeline Brewer), another family member, reveals hidden resentments and secrets that exacerbate the familyās fragmentation.
The filmās climax centers on a heated confrontation betweenĀ EllenĀ andĀ Liz, where ideological differences explode into personal accusations.Ā Lizās commitment to āThe Changeā leads her to take drastic actions that endanger the family, culminating in a violent altercation that results in multiple character deaths. The specifics of these deaths are harrowing:Ā Liz, driven by fanaticism, killsĀ RobĀ during a struggle, whileĀ PaulĀ intervenes and is fatally wounded protectingĀ Ellen.Ā Josh, devastated by his fatherās death andĀ Lizās betrayal, confrontsĀ LizĀ in a final, tense showdown that leavesĀ Lizcritically injured but alive.
In the aftermath,Ā EllenĀ grapples with profound loss and the shattering of her family. The film closes on a somber note, withĀ EllenĀ and the surviving family members attempting to piece together their lives amid the ruins of their relationships. The nation outside remains on edge, mirroring the familyās fractured state, as āThe Changeā continues to spread its influence.
ThroughoutĀ Anniversary, the narrative weaves together intimate family drama with broader political commentary, illustrating how ideological extremism can infiltrate and destroy even the most cherished bonds. The charactersā motivations are deeply personal yet emblematic of larger societal conflicts, making the film a tense and emotionally charged thriller that culminates in tragedy and unresolved tensions.
While I admit my first comment was a bit flippant, I was annoyed at the commenterās⦠Iāll say it⦠conceited remarks. That they donāt need such paltry details see a film, that a mere wisp of a note of intrigue is enough, and that I, a lowly commoner, am wrong for even thinking such things as plot, or setting, or characters.
Honestly your comment below: āIn this gripping thrillerā¦ā, is what I think the post needed to show what the movie was about. Posting the clip is probably very meaningful if youāve seen the movie, but for me who is deciding if I should see it, I have no context of what it is about. I shouldnāt have been flippant in my comment, my intention was more āif people are scrolling through and see this for a split second, we wonāt know what the movie is aboutā, slightly encouraging OP to add some context - but it was the wrong way to do that.
I regret this part of the thread went sideways. I was overly vague ā I mentioned my wife and I were stunned into silence for twenty minutes. Iāll say here⦠we were stunned by the fluidity of a film that presented a horrific turn in American politics not happening sometime in the future or past but right now ā we are literally ONE BOOK away from totalitarian despotism where anyone, even MAGAs can be murdered with impunity in their own homes.
Please watch this movie.
I hate to be relegated to cheerleader but this movie has been censored because it presents. Our situation coldly clearly and realistically. And itās dire.
nah donāt regret, weāre all good, I should have been less flippant too.
After all of this, I am going to watch it. As a rule anything thatās minimized or shamed or generally ātheyā donāt want me to watch usually means I should go watch it. Although, as someone who is fully aware of what is happening right now, opening me up to that much anxiety makes me worry too, and I wonāt lie after having several family dinners like that clip, Iām nervous⦠but Iāll trust you.