Americana (2025) - Review
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Directed by: Tony Tost
Written by: Tony Tost
Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Eric Dane, Zahn McClarnon, Simon Rex
Runtime: 107 min
Synopsis: After an artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams (Sydney Sweeney) teams up with a lovelorn military veteran (Paul Walter Hauser) to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal (Eric Dane) working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer (Simon Rex). Bloodshed ensues when others join the battle, including the leader of an indigenous group (Zahn McClarnon) and a desperate woman fleeing her mysterious past (Halsey).
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for Movies We Texted About. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
Americana carries thematic richness and characters with emotionally satisfying arcs, brought to life by an inspired cast. It's true that the narrative loses some power in questionable structural choices and a genre fusion that, while ambitious, doesn't always succeed. But Tony Tost debuts with a film that reveals passion, personal identity, and a clear connection to his cultural background. With just a bit more consistency in execution, this could easily have been one of the year's most memorable movies.
