Screening: Saturday, May 21, 7:15pm
Starring: Tessa Thompson, Alexander Skarsgard, Theo James, Michael Peña, Caleb Landry Jones, and Paul Reiser
Written and Directed by John Michael McDonagh
Running Time: 98 minutes
Special Guest: Michael Peña will do a Q&A!
Synopsis: Two corrupt cops in New Mexico set out to blackmail and frame every criminal unfortunate enough to cross their path. Things take a sinister turn, however, when they try to intimidate someone who is more dangerous than they are. Or is he?
“War on Everyone is glorious, riotous fun, and Peña and Skarsgård are utterly charming.”
-Peter Martin, Twitch
“The film is a fast-paced caper in grand 1970s style with non-stop sharp comedy that keeps the tone light even as the subject matter goes pitch-black.”
-Joanna Robinson, Vanity Fair
The Chicago Critics Film Festival 