Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
A genre bending adventure focused on a middle aged Chinese immigrant leading a less than exciting life.
Laura’s Rating: 4/5 Stars
Plot: Evelyn Wang struggles to find fulfillment in her mundane life. She is frustrated with her absentminded husband, demanding father, and rebellious daughter, who is growing more distant each day. Suddenly, her dull life is turned upside down when she is tasked with helping save other universes from destruction.
Analysis: The science fiction of the existence of other universes in the film is explained pretty well. Each universe is an offshoot where a different decision was made, leading to different professions, skills, and life outcomes. This concept in itself is not entirely new, but being able to access parts of oneself in these other universes was unique and interesting. I liked exploring Evelyn as a chef, an actress, or even a (literal) rock.
I love that the movie really went for it. It was unapologetically bold and crazy. It was quirky and outright silly at times, but also deeply moving and full of heart. There are scenes that are absolutely ridiculous (i.e. everything with hot dogs for fingers), but I also cried at the end. I might have reigned in the zaniness a bit, but I can appreciate the daring style.
I liked the message of the movie, as it shows that even when life feels unfulfilling or unimportant, there are things to appreciate. I wouldn’t recommend Everything, Everywhere, All At Once to everyone but I think the right viewer would really enjoy it.
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