It’s 1999. Y2K panic is humming in the background. And Emily Browning‘s Minnie is about to drink herself into a recursive emotional spiral. The new US trailer for One More Shot—directed by Nicholas Clifford and premiering at the 2025 Melbourne Film Festival—leans hard into its premise: tequila as a time machine, heartbreak as a loop, and self-awareness as the only way out.
The trailer opens with a classic rom-com setup: Minnie arrives at a beach house party hoping to reconnect with her ex Joe, only to find him with someone new. But then comes the twist—one shot of tequila sends her back to the start of the night. And again. And again. Each reset is a chance to fix things. Or ruin them further.
What the Trailer Reveals
- Tone: It’s not just quirky—it’s emotionally jagged. The trailer balances humor with a creeping sense of existential fatigue.
- Visuals: Saturated party lighting, handheld intimacy, and a few surreal flourishes when the time loop kicks in.
- Performance: Browning plays Minnie with a mix of desperation and dry wit. She’s not manic pixie—she’s unraveling.
- Structure: The trailer hints at escalating chaos. Each loop gets messier, and Minnie’s attempts to win Joe back start to feel less romantic and more compulsive.
The trailer also teases supporting performances from Aisha Dee, Sean Keenan, Ashley Zukerman, Hamish Michael, and Pallavi Sharda. But it’s Browning’s show—and she’s not playing it safe.
Marketing Strategy: Poster and Platform
The poster (released alongside the trailer) leans into the late-’90s aesthetic: bold fonts, party colors, and a tagline that nods to the tequila-time gimmick. It’s clear Goldwyn Films is positioning this for digital-first audiences. The film hits VOD in the US on December 12, 2025, skipping theatrical release entirely.
That’s smart. This isn’t a crowd-pleaser—it’s a niche, emotionally volatile comedy that will find its audience online, not in multiplexes.
What to Remember Before Watching One More Shot
It’s a time loop, not a fantasy
The trailer sells the tequila gimmick, but the real loop is emotional—Minnie can’t escape herself.
Emily Browning goes full chaos
She’s not here to be likable. She’s here to be real, raw, and occasionally reckless.
The trailer doesn’t hide the mess
It’s not polished. It’s not clean. That’s the point.
The poster sells nostalgia
Late-’90s vibes, Y2K anxiety, and a visual nod to party culture—this is millennial bait with teeth.
Streaming is the right move
December 12 on VOD means it’ll hit just in time for actual New Year’s Eve binge-watching.
FAQ
Is this just another time loop rom-com?
No. It’s messier, darker, and more self-critical than most. The trailer makes that clear.
Does the trailer spoil the ending?
Not at all. It shows the premise and emotional stakes, but leaves the resolution open.
Will this work for fans of Palm Springs or Russian Doll?
Yes—if they’re ready for something less polished and more emotionally raw.
