On August 22, the premiere of the film “State Anthem” will take place, a crime thriller starring Sydney Sweeney in the lead role. Critics have already viewed the film and have given it a mixed reception: the movie has received a score of 68% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Reviewers praise the film for its numerous blood-soaked scenes, which are well-directed. They also highlight the impressive performances by Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser, noting that their acting anchors the entire film. However, the screenplay has been criticized for being dull and the pacing too slow. Many critics suggest that director Tony Tost aimed to create a festival-worthy movie, but failed to make it engaging.

The main characters in “State Anthem” are waitress Penny Jo and cowboy Lefty. The plot follows their plan to steal an Indian artifact from criminals and sell it for a significant sum. Complicating their scheme is Mandy, the girlfriend of the gang leader, who also aims to exploit the valuable item for her own purposes.