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Updated Mar 8, 2026
Updated Mar 8, 2026
With acerbic wit and an unwavering commitment to character, Eisenberg elevates this role into a both a satire and love letter to martial arts. #TheArtOfSelfDefense is streaming now in Australia. observer.com/2019/07/jesse-…
Loved #TheArtOfSelfDefense. An effective satire on toxic masculinity that somewhere draws its inspiration from Fight Club, but works more as an absurdist comedy. Loaded with wry humour that works spectacularly, courtesy a terrific #JesseEisenberg who makes this film so memorable.
I think it's fascinating how Eisenberg only ever alternates between dweeb & douchebag. His casting adds another layer of genius to this scathing takedown of modern male identity and its toxic fumes. A surprise knockout of a movie tbh. #TheArtofSelfDefense #FavoriteFilmsof2019