Jennifer Lawrence Raves 'One Battle After Another' as Best Film Ever

In a rare moment of cinematic euphoria, Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has declared Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another as “the best movie I’ve ever seen.” The bombshell praise came during her appearance on BAFTA and Samsung’s BAFTA Playback series, where the Hunger Games star shared her unfiltered reaction to the acclaimed 2025 thriller.

A Shared Theater Experience

Lawrence described watching the film as a transcendent communal experience. “I can’t remember a time where I ever had an experience like that in the cinema, and it was shared,” she recalled, noting that the audience erupted in applause at the film’s conclusion. The actress repeatedly thanked her husband, Cooke Maroney, for booking tickets weeks in advance, calling the outing “an impossible pace to uphold.”

A tense moment from the film featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as the hunted revolutionary. - Image from https://www.bing.com/th?id=OIF.N6QQvV928FszJbi2hIabFQ&w=120&h=120&c=1&pid=5.1

Lawrence’s praise for the film has ignited Oscar buzz for Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest work.

What Makes One Battle After Another Special?

Lawrence specifically highlighted the film’s relentless pacing and visceral storytelling. “There’s not an extra minute in it, at no point does it drag,” she noted. The 2-hour-42-minute epic follows Leonardo DiCaprio’s ex-revolutionary character being hunted by Sean Penn’s corrupt military officer, with Anderson’s direction earning praise for its immersive character depth.

“Anderson has so many characters inside of him, and they’re all so visceral, so real that you’re in it. Every character, you know them and see them.”

— Jennifer Lawrence

Critical Acclaim & Oscar Contender

Lawrence’s endorsement adds to the film’s stellar momentum. Currently holding a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, One Battle After Another has been hailed as a Best Picture frontrunner. The ensemble cast—including DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Benicio del Toro, and Teyana Taylor—has drawn particular acclaim for their performances.

Lawrence with her husband, Cooke Maroney, who booked the tickets for the film. - Image from https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/jennifer-lawrence-declares-leonardo-dicaprios-one-battle-after-another-the-best-movie-ive-ever-seen/ar-AA1QLhXY

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence at a Hollywood event, reflecting their status as top-tier Oscar contenders.

Lawrence’s Current Projects

While championing Anderson’s film, Lawrence is also generating buzz for her own 2025 project, Die My Love. The actress, who recently opened up about her personal experiences with motherhood influencing her role as a mother battling postpartum depression, revealed how parenting added nuance to her performance.

Why You Should See It

Lawrence’s strongest recommendation? Experience it on the big screen. “You have to see it in theaters,” she insisted, arguing the film’s intensity demands theatrical immersion. With her endorsement amplifying its cultural relevance, One Battle After Another is poised to become a must-see cinematic event this awards season.