Everything Everywhere All At Once - Review!
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- čas přidán 8. 04. 2022
- It's a multiverse of madness (no, not THAT one) as Michelle Yeoh tries to learn from infinite versions of herself in the film festival hit Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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It’s the first movie I’ve seen in my life where rocks made me cry.
im glad i wasnt the only person that started crying when the rocks started moving 😭
One rock with googly eyes falling after another shouldn't be an emotional gutpunch, but here we are.
And as Evelyn said, THERE ARE NO RULES!!!
“Ha ha! I’m gonna get you!”
Great movie when rocks can communicate emotions better than most live actors.
When the mom rock falls off the cliff after the daughter 😭😭😭
I am Chinese American and I cannot tell you enough how hard I laughed even at minute one, where Evelyn and her husband were speaking Chinglish the EXACT way I speak Chinglish at home. It was perfect. And then it was perfect for another 2+ hours, I loved it so much.
I am Italian, my parents do the version of engl-alian. My girl friend is Chinese. As I am watching the movie with, I knew she but churning on the inside as her dad is just like gong gong, always demeaning, calling her fat. Then she is kinda bitter to her own daughter, telling her to watch her weight. Great movie, I hope it catches on mainstream.
I feel like out of all Chinese American movies in recent years (Shang-Chi, Turning Red, Love Hard, Boogie, etc), this was the most accurate portrayal of an ABC family.
My Gf and I were nudging at each other and chuckling at a lot of the family quirks in the first 10-15min cuz much of it was like watching our (and most of our 1st-gen AAPI friends') families thru an external, humorous lens :P What's great about this film is its protagonist is the parent, imo less typical than the youth perspective we see in films like Turning Red. But it's great we have both movies hitting together at about the same time!
As a non-chinese person, I studied a little bit of mandarin and it really helped following the Chinglish as the bounce between 1 and the other in the same sentence.
It is really a perfect film. And I was so very happy to see a Chinese immigrant family centered in such a remarkable work of art. As a white American guy living in Korea for a decade, a lot of the Asian family dynamics resonated with me and made me cry out of sheer cultural familiarity and fondness.
After the movie, someone sitting behind said that it felt like everyone in the theater had a life changing experience. It was amazing. An Oscar for Michelle Yeoh 2023!
Yes. I couldn’t get out of my seat. I still haven’t recovered and it’s hours later.
I was still breaking down from this movie THE NEXT DAY. I’ve seen and twice now and both the people I watched it with also cried the whole final act.
I think there is a very quiet moment in the movie where that feeling set in and I was acutely aware of the fact that everyone around me was feeling the film speak to them in the same way it was to me, it was an incredible experience
I went to see the movies on shrooms yesterday. It truly was an otherworldly experience…and the craziest part is, just as I stepped out of the theater, it began raining. Absolutely 20/10 experience would recommend.
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This movie was so good I walked out of the theater speechless. Then 10 minutes later walked back into the theater and watched it again. First time I’ve ever done that with a movie and it was worth it.
Wow. That’s awesome.
No worries, I am more insane by seeing this 5 times now, mainly in premium formats of IMAX and AMC Prime (before Morbius and Sonic 2 kicked it out). Each time I equally enjoyed it and found new things to appreciate and interpret as creatively well thought with its metaphors and just how satisfying it all shakes as a story.
Epic
Dude that's amazing. I stepped out of the theater STUNNED. I went back the next day and rewatched it. Still amazing.
God I wish I could have done that, but it's a two and a half hour movie, I don't have the ability to sit through that twice in a row
"In a movie about the infinite, the heart lies in the intimate." - Congrats on being one of the top reviews on rotten tomatoes. You're truly a wordsmith!
can't wait for Doctor Strange to completely ignore this... /s
Infinite and intimate only makes our movies fun! This one is fun
I saw this movie and was really inspired. This movie is one of those movies that I feel everyone should experience. Yes, it can bounce around and confuse some people, but I found out, if they know what the story line of the movie is, it helps understand the characters when they switch universe or bodies. I hope Michelle Yeoh gets nominate for an Oscar for this role.
I was lost a little but a few youtube videos explained it quite well. Excellent movie though 9/10
It’s less confusing than inception. I feel like it was pretty easy to grasp because the emotional part of the story is easy to follow, it’s ok if the audience missed some of the time and dimensional jumps.
@@madbot4710 thats what I do!
I think the themes in this movie are going to hit you different after you have some mileage in your life: a decade of marriage, a sense of guilt and disappointed parents, a drifting relationship with a child. Like in the movie Ratatouille, this movie may give you a huge dose of perspective if you have the life experiences to appreciate it.
You mean the movie Raconcoonie? I was DYING laughing when I realized what the bit was when she *first* started explaining it and the payoff, I noticed the tail in the very first quick cut to Chad with the raccoon tail sticking out of his hat when he was first shown at the hibachi table. I think the rest of the theater thought I was insane for bursting out in laughter for that and nobody saw it.. the further payoffs were a little overkill, as well as how much time was spent going back to hot dog fingers, but the comedic relief was always welcomed as it got so dense and heavy.
This film deals with so many life stages of the immigrant family life, that really you can appreciate and relate to it at different stages of your life, I could see the younger version of myself in Joy dealing with disappointing her mother but also in Evelyn because I now have a daughter myself and have been married for almost 10 years. I was sobbing in the theatre so hard, i'm glad it's mostly empty (i watched in the middle of the day)
Absolutely. I’m in my late 20s and I’ve had my ups and downs. At times I’ve felt like I’ve disappointed my parents so I really connected with that theme in the movie. I thought I was going to get a fun multiverse story that would make up for a disappointing dr strange 2. Instead I was treated with a sci-fi family drama action comedy masterpiece unlike anything I’ve seen before.
I really want to see this movie, in big part from the great reviews, but mostly because I tweet I saw that said "Between Coco, Encanto, Everything Everywhere All At Once and Turning Red, millennial filmmakers are slowly creating an entire genre of fantasy films where parents apologize."
So true!!
That’s the fantasy!!
@@steffthesensitive4697 lmaoooo
I remember one comment about encanto "... the most impossible thing in encanto is not the magic, but abuela realize her mistake and apologize..."
It make me laugh more than i should 😂🤣
Omg I just realized why I cried so much watching each one of those movies...
I felt like a little kid watching this movie, I felt as if the concept of imagination was showed to me for the first time. The plot was amazing, the colors, the action, amazing
I couldn’t describe how it made me feel, but this is PERFECT. My inner child was engaged the entire time, and it made its way back to big me through the emotions and warmth of the ending
What self-respecting filmmaker would ever include a love story between two hot-dog-fingered women and their piano-playing feet? Only the Daniels, and damn it, Daniels, it worked.
@@IceMetalPunk You have seen Swiss Army Man, right? Right? I mean they made a movie about a man and a farting corpse alone on an island work better than most movies I have ever seen. =) Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe is brilliant in that movie with a lot more depth to it than you first think.
@@1Dreamking I haven't, though I've heard a lot about it since seeing "Everything". Honestly, it sounds ridiculous, but given how insane "Everything" sounds on paper and how good it was, I may need to add Swiss Army Man to my never-ending list of thing I should see but probably will never get around to.
@@IceMetalPunk Adding it to the list is the first step. =)
I laughed, I cried, I pondered, I smiled, and I applauded at the end which I never do in films. One of the best films I have ever seen.
Heh. At the end of the movie, I got a laugh when I stood up and announced "Ah, I had if figured out in the first 15 minutes.".
That gave me time to wipe my eyes.
Just saw it yesterday. It’s very rare for me to go see a movie more than once in theaters, but I’ve already got tickets to see it again tonight with a different group of friends.
Sounds cool
Just convinced my sister and her fiance to see it with me when it opens in our local arthouse theater next week. My second time, their first, and I think I'm *still* more excited to see this movie again than I've been to see any movie in maybe decades. It's really something special huh
@@MeAuntieNora It really is great. It’s hard to watch any other movie right now because that one is just so good and I want to think about it exclusively for a while. I was getting really excited on my drive there yesterday (way more excited than I was to see the movie initially), and I think the second watch was even better. If I can find more people to show movie to, I’m definitely going back for a third round.
I rarely walk out of a theater and think “Damn, I’d really like to watch that again right now.” The last time was Spider-Man No Way Home. I felt the same today seeing this.
It's been a while since I've really been craving seeing a movie a second time in the theater (especially with COVID making me more picky about what I see and when I go), but I really want to see this again in the theater and am going to get it in Blu Ray when it comes out.
"It is a movie about the infinite, and yet it's real appeal lies in the intimate ". Dan Murrell with the bars
But that shit in the blu-ray cover
I left the theater really wanting to talk about this movie, but not really being sure who would really share my enthusiasm for it. This is the most interesting production to come out of Hollywood in a very long time. Daniels have a Spike Jones/Michel Gondry meta awareness they use to tell a very postmodern story that feels organic and remains accessible. The multiverse platform has seemingly replaced magical realism as the trope du jour.
And those performances. Wow. Michelle Yeoh was transcendent in a truly a challenging role. Few actors have the charisma to hold together such an insane premise. Ke Huy Quan is very impressive. Not only does he exude generosity, his cultural cache adds to the meta quirkiness of the movie. Curtis and Hong are rock solid pros.
There's a lot to say. Find a friend that can be talked into seeing art house Rick and Morty.
"art house Rick and Morty"
That's actually so accurate. It's a 2-hour episode of Rick and Morty with a 25M budget.
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Really loves seeing something original that is not just a sequel/ripoff of something else. I think I need to see it again because everything does come at you from everywhere all at once. Left the movie trying to go through what had happened in my head.
The Matrix, Rick and Morty and the Turn Down For What music video somehow had a baby
It feels like the exact polar opposite of Rick and morty, the one and only similarity is the idea of a multiverse
I am convinced that this very well may be one of the best movies to ever be created in the history of our existence. It didn’t feel like a movie but rather a human experience. Like every emotion you could feel.
Saw this a week ago, and it still resonates. This movie caught me off guard. I just thought it would be a bonkers ride (which it definitely was) but it was SO much more. The balance of humor, action, exploration of family/generational dynamics and heartfelt message was astounding. As great as I found it, I know it won't be everyones cup of tea but I also can't help but recommend it to everyone. This will definitely join the ranks of my rare physical media purchases.
It includes a philosophical analysis of the nature of omniscience and its effect on morality, along with discussions of deciding meaning vs finding it... things which on paper should *not* work in a movie with hot-dog fingered humans, butt plug trophies, and Racacooie, but somehow it all fits together seamlessly. It's amazing.
Same. I hope it gets the Criterion treatment cuz it deserves it
I saw this months ago and it STILL resonates. I still find myself thinking about it. He’s right it’s a challenging movie, but the challenge is so incredibly worth the time and effort.
Everyone in the theatre was sniffling for the last 30 minutes. I cried so much my neck was even soaked. I did not know it would be so heartfelt. I just thought the trailer looked cool and I love Michelle Yeoh.
A freaking rock with googly eyes was making me cry. I'm speechless
@@alexsilva28 That's some "filmmaking" innit? (me too)
The third act was definitely the weak point in this one, it just went on too long and made me check the time few times.
@@ikuturso7570 I'm sorry the emotional part was uncomfortable for you. 😕 Try watching again another time
@@arcticgoddess I did nor say uncomfortable but dragging on for too long. It is quite a common issue nowadays also in blockbusters (Marvel etc.).
It was a full theater where i saw it and the audible gasps during the paper cut was amazing.
tick, tick... BOOM! was my favorite film of 2021.
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE is my favorite film of 2022 at present.
This movie is so absolutely bonkers, almost incomprehensible, and I loved every minute.
I'm a parent of a nihilist, and I called them up after watching this film and apologized and cried all over that, too. But don't let a mom stop you from watching this. Pretend I didn't mention it.
Is this a spoiler? I haven’t seen the film yet?
Why would you apoligize for that?
@@asdf3568 I imagine it's because they understand the pain that their nihilistic kid feels after this movie.
The movie to beat this year.
It gave me major Legion vibes. Hysterical absurdist humor and endlessly inventive!!
Welcome back Ke Huy Quan!
I thought of Legion as well. Mainly season 3. I wonder if anybody from the show worked on the movie
This movie made me and many cry like crazy today. My life has been incredibly hard recently since childhood never being wanted by my parents.
I have been going through severe anxiety and depression after my Thai wife told me she never actually loved me after 4 years of marriage and wanted a divorce in a text message 4 days before my before.
I felt like my life just didn’t matter and why did I even exist and that I was the worst version of myself.
The movie touched my soul and I pretty much cried most of the movie but tears of joy at the end.
I know it sounds insane but this movie gave me hope that my life actually matters and that as a nice guy I don’t actually have to finish last.
This is the best and most touching movie I have ever seen. Great review!
I feel happy for you bro💪
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Bro, 加油！
This is easily one of the greatest movies I’ve ever experienced. Between the story, writing, cinematography, effects, sound. Everything was perfectly crafted to tie together this amazing tale. It was such a roller coaster ride in the theater it was completely fantastical but grounded and relatable at the same time.
The initial rock scene had me laughing to the point of crying xD
Which reminds me...I need to find out where I can get me some sticky googly-eyes1
My boyfriend and I walked out of this movie completely speechless for a bit. We had giggled and cried throughout the entire thing. I can't believe how much it affected me and how well it balanced every type of tone. I also lost my mom last year and am only barely out of college myself, so the strained mother-daughter relationship and the message of the movie really hit me personally. My advice is to go in as blind as possible, it is an INSANE experience. Can't wait to see it again.
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Cinematic Experience. That's what this movie is. I just watched it today. I remember seeing The Matrix in the theatres, Inception. This movie is on that level when it comes to originality. Wow.
This movie reminded me of seeing 'Time Bandits' in 1982 and just being completely blown away by the way the director put EVERYTHING on the screen and just went with the story. So creative, so emotional, so beautiful. It reinforces film as an art form and not just as a tax deduction.
"Maybe in another life, I would have really liked to just do laundry and taxes with you." 😭This movie was brilliant.
This is quite literally the greatest movie of all time.
It's like an extreme best case scenario version of a marvel movie
You both are 100% correct!
I highly recommend everyone to see this while it’s in theaters before it’s gone. This is gonna be looked back on as a classic. It’s flawless in my opinion. Peak cinema.
Dan, I am always so impressed with your precision in describing movies. You so often put to words exactly how I felt about a movie, distinguishing so well between quality, and the sort of people that would enjoy it.
Your discussion here about the accessibility of "Everywhere" vs. Spiderman is another perfect example of that.
(Loved the movie, btw. I was lucky enough to see it last weekend).
I occasionally try my hand at movie reviews on a different channel. Watching people like Dan, Stuckmann, and Maggie really puts into perspective how much skill is involved in making a good review. Dan’s line about “the infinite and the intimate” is fucking gold
I'm looking forward to seeing this. Ke Huy Quan was on Jimmy Kimmel's show last week and I was touched by his joy and passion, as well as his gratitude to finally be getting the fulfilling roles that weren't offered to Asian-Americans until recently.
I think George Takei and Pat Morita would be sad to hear that remark. From watching their interviews, both actors seemed to find their infamous characters to be fulfilling roles. One character was a positive stereotype (Mr Miyagi), while the other/older one was breaking away from it (Sulu). And if you count Bruce Lee as an American, then Enter the Dragon was one of the earliest films to have a Chinese American playing a leading role.
@@akirahojo2 you named a handful of good roles in a sea of hundreds of bad ones
@@akirahojo2 Why would they be saddened by that remark? That’s what Quan’s experience was. He’s stated that he was forced to leave acting after Goonies not because he wanted to, but because of a lack of roles for Asian actors. A whopping 3 Asian actors each finding one major role in their lifetime is not something to brag about or negate the experience of hundreds of other actors. And Bruce Lee didn’t become a star until he went to Hong Kong to make movies.
@@akirahojo2 Takei and Morita only had Star Trek and Karate Kid, and they weren't the leads. Roles for Asian Americans are few and far between, sadly, because of racism, that's the hard truth.
I saw it last night. Amazing! The beginning was a little slow, but I knew it was going to speed up quickly. There are a lot of crazy scenes and agree I may rewatch since there was so much to take in. I hope people remember this movie during awards season because it’s original and Michelle’s performance was too amazing to be overlooked.
While the entire cast is truly fantastic, especially Ke Huy Quan and even Stephanie Hsu for how integral they are to the narrative as a whole, Michelle Yeoh gives a career best in this one and definitely deserves accolades for her performance in this film.
The 3rd act kicked my ass!
I never laughed so hard in theatre. At the same time I related so so much to the core story as a person who struggled with my sexual orientation in my teenage years. I never imagined I would cry during such an absurd movie but I did, in the best way possible. Just like what others are saying in the comments, it was a life changing experience. Guys you have got to watch it.
I was really caught off guard with how touching and emotional the ending was. Pretty impressive for a movie to be that bonkers and still have me almost in tears at the end.
That's because in spite of how wacky and bonkers it goes with the Multiverse concept, this one never forgot the core conflict from start to finish. The strained relationships of the Wang Family and them finally confronting their flaws and mistakes, to heal and move onward to make it count, in the face of absolute oblivion and chaotic nihilism.
Wow. It really resonates with people of all walks of life doesn't it?
When everyone was raving about this movie I was intrigued, then I saw it was from the makers of Swiss Army Man and I knew I was gonna love it. Stephanie Hsu's performance really stood out to me, I hope to see more of her work in the future.
As someone who loves existential and absurdist philosophy, this is the best movie I’ve seen maybe ever. Go in ready to think, cry, laugh, and be ready to have your worldview flipped
"it is a movie about the infinite, and yet, the real appeal lies in the intimate" DAM DANIEL
After I watched this movie I felt like I needed it. It really put life into perspective and made me cherish everything. on top of that it was a hilarious ride with great characters and writing. Overall one of the best movies I’ve seen in a while.
Absolutely amazing movie. Thanks Dan for mentioning how Jonathan Quan was essentially forced out of Hollywood because of the color of his skin. He was mesmerizing in this movie and proved Hollywood idiots had no idea what they had in their hands by not casting him.
This is my new favorite movie. Straight up. I can see this being a comfort movie that never gets old. I hope it wins all the awards and accolades.
I just saw it earlier today, and for the first time in my lifetime of loving going to the movies, I am seriously considering seeing it again tonight. It was just so good.
I've been recommending this to anyone who will listen. Immediately one of my favorite films ever. Lucky enough to live where it was in early release, but I'm 100% going back to see it again
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I haven't seen it yet and I have been talking about it to everyone within earshot. I was in to see it from the first trailer I saw.
@@aprilperrault9438I was actually kinda meh from the trailer, maybe because this year weirdly has a lot of high profile multiverse movies. But I see just about anything that mildly interests me (AMC A List and can walk to the theatre) so went into this not really knowing anything nor seeing any hype. So while I don't want to over hype this, because great movies are even better with no expectations coming in, I just want a bunch of people to see this.
It felt like getting off a rollercoaster and then immediately wanting to go do it again.
@@JoannaT2 I literally was thinking it felt like getting off a rollercoaster. But I've also said that about like Transformers 3 which isn't actually good but when seen in a theatre is a simple shallow adrenaline rush that can be fun. This was a rollercoaster in like every movie emotion
It blows my mind that one of the most insane, absurd, and ridiculous movies is hitting so hard. It’s literally a masterpiece. It will connect to anyone in some way or another. It’s super original and the most fun I have ever had at the movies in years. 10/10
It probably shouldn't blow your mind. The amount of investment people put into something seems to correlate with how meaningful they find it. Being somewhat confusing at times is a virtue not a vice in this regard.
All of the actors in this were ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE, I'm shocked at how flawlessly they were able to switch characters within one movie and make it work so well!!
James Hong was already old in Big Trouble in Little China. Maybe he really is immortal LoPan
James been playing grandpa roles for almost 40 years now!! Truly a legend.
I saw it a bunch of times now in NYC with a ton of different audiences (2 of which nearly sold out the theater), and it is unanimously loved and crowd pleasing in all the right ways. What could have been a mess of a film, comes together and has a ton of fun with its concept comedically and dramatically. Mainly for one simple reason, the compelling yet relatable family conflict/drama that lies at the center within all that madness. It never loses focus on developing that conflict, providing truly refined arcs for each character, and paying it off in big ways, both emotionally and/or comedically. This is one film that Doctor Strange will have a tough time topping narratively and emotionally (we know it will get massive amounts of cash from the brand alone, the quality of the film remains to be seen), as Everything Everywhere All At Once is looking to be one of the best films of 2022 for this year and a surprisingly low key hit. I can't help but mention, this was made around $28 million dollars with a small team of 7 VFX artists to create 500 shots of VFX in this film. Yes, 7 people and it looks just as good, as well as better than even a good Marvel film with at least $200 million dollars pumped into it.
I want to see Dr Strange top the "madness" in this movie.
Look up Unreal Engine 5. A game engine could lead to an amazing explosion of unique movies…not IP for Hollywood.
Why?
Because it allows stories to be told that are beautiful but too expensive for a small team to film.
Deep science fiction isn’t Star Trek. There are stories that pivot on an idea, or that are styled so uniquely they just only work in SF. The mind has an infinite FX budget. Below are a few that I dream will one day be brought to the masses.
-Sailing to Byzantium, by Robert Silverberg
-Rachel In Love, by Pat Murphy
-A Dry, Quiet War, by Tony Daniels
-Neuromancer, by William Gibson
-Consider Phlebas, by Ian M Banks
@@brianng8350 I have a feeling it will be at least on par with No Way Home, if they ironed out the tumultuous production problems and allow Sam Raimi to have free reign to go wild with it. That's about as good as it will get (not a bad thing, but on a narrative/emotional level, it's got too much baggage to really nail that balance as well as this film pretty much did, with flying colors). This film is in its own league and rivals so many of the high end productions. As for the other commenter, they actually utilized a ton of old school tricks, camera effects, and cool shot compositions to really create some of the wild moments in the film (one of which was actually them playing with the F-Stop/camera iris and blending it with personal iPhone footage taken not during production, to create that anime effect of when Evelyn gets blasted throughout the multiverse as she acquires her first set of powers).
My partner and I saw it last night. We knew nothing except what was in the trailer and that we like Michelle Yeoh. It was a wild ride from start to finish. We laughed, we cried, we loved it.
I watched the trailer after the film and was so surprised at how much they gave away!! So glad I went in literally completely blind - such a pleasant surprise!!
Instantly told my boyfriend this is my favorite movie after we saw it the first time. Saw it a second time because I wanted to see it in theaters again and still loved it. Still cried. I related a lot to Waymond as a sensitive person but someone who still sees themself as strong. Definitely buying a digital version once available
Wonderful character. And a valuable lesson: People "in the world" view him as weak, and silly, but he knows that it's just the way he deals with an ugly and difficult world, it's "how he fights". And the lesson is "Your life is too important to let other people keep score."
Of all the emotional payoffs, I think Evelyn accepting Waymond might have been the sweetest, esp. since I think it occurred in the multiverse where she's a big star and he's a successful businessman...things just got a little too busy to deal with it right then, lol.
@@Trollificusv2 you're so right! The scene where waymond talks about how he'd like to do taxes and laundry with her in another life was another tear jerker. Gave her some much needed perspective!
The character and world building really gets you emotionally invested 🥲 I think its a masterpiece haha
Just watched this movie in theaters today and holy shit! I think the most incredible thing about it is how it manages to take its absurdity and over-the-topness to such ridiculous heights and then become so grounded in reality and so serious in its climax, while maintaining the absurdity. It was amazing how the movie manages to *SPOILER* make the audience (at least in my theater room) laugh hysterically at people with hot dog fingers and boulders talking to each other, and then half an hour later everyone is dead serious (and some even crying) at those same sausage fingers and googly-eyed boulders. It's an absurd movie, and I think it takes awhile for the movie to get the the point, but it's SO much more than that and when it finally gets to the point, it's well worth it.
This movie is a masterpiece, I haven’t laughed or cried this hard in a very long time at the movies!
I just saw it twice in a row here on YT. Cried both times, even knowing what was coming on the second viewing, it still hit the feels. One of the things I read in an interview with the Daniels is something I saw mentioned elsewhere before that interview in the comments section of the trailer and indeed was confirmed in the interview:
The emotional core of the movie is what everyone is picking up on, but the means of telling that story is the way it is because it's framed as an AD(H)D experience and if you know anything about how relationships fall apart when one person has ADHD that's not treated with respect by one or both partners in that relationship, a lot of how Waymond and Eveyln interact for a lot of the story early on is spot on..I can tell you from personal experience.
Anyway, thought I'd throw a little bit of that trivia out there.
Yea this is as good as advertised. Everything everywhere all at once has most of what I’m looking for in an absolute may-lay of tripped out & better yet crazed moments. It’s Hilarious when it’s desired to. Plus it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Very layered throughout the majority of the casting performances. Definitely my favorite so far! We’re not through the halfway mark of the year.
Thank you for reviewing this one, Dan! I appreciated having your thoughts to come to. Not to mention, you posting this spread awareness for this beautiful film. I see it Thursday and haven't stopped thinking about it. Thinking about the film gets me extremely emotional, not because of the film being very touching at times. But just because of the craft of the time. Absolutely everything about it is firing on all cylinders. I emotionally reacted to the film many times. Laughing, cheering, getting a tear in my eye, relating parts of it to my own life. This is the kind of film that reminds me why film is so special and important to me. I don't think I have left a theater with that feeling since 2019. I was extremely disappointed with almost everything I saw in a theater in 2021. All the best films in my opinion were from streaming services. So to have this film exclusively in a theater really meant a lot to me. I'm getting chills typing this now. Yet another reminder of the power of film.
I saw it yesterday. It is the best movie I have seen in years. I am already recommending it to others, and will most likely see it again next week (which I usually don't do)
I have never left a theater feeling so incredibly grounded in the present and yet so surprised to be there in my own body. I saw myself in the theater bathroom mirror and just stood there looking. I got to the parking lot and started happy sobbing to my partner like…I can’t believe out of all the people and places we could be, we are here right now with each other. I’ve never felt so seen and understood by a movie and the fact that it’s so insane and brilliantly weird makes it feel even better.
Best movie of the year for me. I’m only surprised they didn’t release it closer to awards season. I hope people remember it because everything about this movie is incredible
I wonder if the release timing decision wasn't made while consciously _rejecting_ such considerations? The Daniels seem pretty saintly at this point. Love 'em.
Well, lets hope for Best Picture at the oscars
11 Oscar nominations heee heeeee. So happy….
@@switchmuso people remembered it! probably because it's unforgettable and one of the best movies ever
Half of my cinema was crying by the end of this movie and I think that speaks to just how much heart it has alongside the creative and absurd.
It was a slightly overwhelming movie at times but I don’t regret seeing it
Yeah, "overwhelming" was definitely a risk they took, and I'd say most of their decisions were to absolutely go over the top. I'm sure they knew they'd lose a few people along the way, and as we can see from the comments, some folks just weren't down to follow along on such a mad journey. And I understand that! Not being critical of people who say they "didn't get it", or thought "it was a little too much weirdness". Just feel bad they didn't enjoy it like so many of us did...because it was that wonderful.
Not just the best movie of the year… best film I’ve ever seen.
This is literally the next Matrix we've been waiting for. I only wish more people would see it. Life doesn't make sense but that's okay... just be kind! Loved it! ✊️😁
Huh??? Im a huge matrix fan. Just got out of this movie last night and it wasn't good. Movie was all over the place and really weird.
The Matrix meets Pixar’s Inside Out
@@alllivesmatter3561 huh??? Do you hear yourself
@@Tupacisalive101 dudes name is all lives matter…
We only get a few specks of time that make sense 🙂
Just watched it last night. It was life changing but also on its pure essence, what movies should be. I love how creative and imaginative it was. It makes you feel passionate about films
Like so many others, I just love how thoughtful you are in your reviews and how well you can articulate your perspective! Always my first place to check for thoughts on a new release. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much!
On one end is that WB $190 million fart of a movie Matrix: Resurrections & the other end is this $25 million instant classic of a gem made by A24 & The Daniels that stares into the void of existence & finds human meaning. This film puts 90%+ of Hollywood movies to shame in its concept, message & actualization. This is a personal-self changing movie & that is immense.
I was thinking the same thing. This film felt like it was doing what Resurrections was trying to do, if it wasn't losing sight of itself in trying to be a middle finger to the studio while being a "passion" effort with the therapeutic parents are gone angle on Lana's end. Resurrections quality at this point entirely depends on whether or not WB will prove them right more than anything else instead of being a good product on it's own terms, so it was nice to see this film tackle that feeling without the obnoxious baggage of protest creation.
I have tickets for tonight! So excited to see it, even more so after your review! 🙂
This movie is absolutely insane and I loved it. I’m seeing it again today with my cousin where I didn’t want to say too much since I feel it’s hard to discuss without getting into spoilers other than just being very broad.
I think even with any spoilers, it is still an experience because the insanity on screen is so much more crazy than what one can imagine.
Just bought my ticket for Monday. Looking forward to it after this review. Thanks Dan.
I'm so glad you reviewed this. Curious to see how long this stays my favorite movie of the year.
It's definitely in my top 5
it is definitely a multi-watch movie. it's also one of the best movies I've seen in a quite a while.
7:47 “…and it really starts with Daniels.”
I'm impressed that you managed the anarthrous “Daniels” with no definite article, which is how they prefer to be addressed (even if conventions in English make it really difficult to do so).
This was a really well good, well thought out and presented review. I listened to the podcast first so this is my second time around. I am planning to see it and appreciate your insights and expertise!
Excellent review! I just got out of seeing it and was having trouble processing my thoughts. You helped me appreciate it more.
Hey Dan, I think I've said this in one of your earlier videos, but why not say it again. You were always the best part of SJ, and I'm so glad you're doing well on your channel. Your reviews are always clear, methodical and nuanced. You express your points and opinions in a great way and it is always appreciated. Keep up the good work!! And thank you for your videos.
It's rare that I get to bring my entire family (brother, mom, dad) to the movies and everyone comes out of the theater having enjoyed themselves.
My brother likes absurdist humor and sci-fi.
My mom likes emotional stuff.
My dad prefers action.
This movie had it all!
Gonna see this Tuesday - I can't wait!
they had me at Michele Yeoh. I knew her from Hidden dragon, I went to see the film in cinema at age 11 (I'm romanian, we're allowed) but I fell in love with her with Memories of a Geisha, made me wish she was my mom. XD
It’s a total joy. Thanks for this great thoughtful review.
Thank you for shining so much light to this movie! Love your deep dive and the great effort you went through to watch this movie!!! :) Seems like a superpower to be a fellow Daniel. Great review!
Amazing movie. I loved it, its my favorite film of the year so far. I never laughed out loud so much and then followed up with legit tears.
This for me is a 4K must own. Michelle Yeoh is magnificent in this role.
Stephanie Hsu is absolutely devastatingly beautiful as both the Daughter & Villian. Yes, I'm a bit smitten by her duality. The real revelation is the long awaited resurgence of my man Jonathan Ke Huy Quan. He's come a long way from being 2 of my favorite characters in the 80's; Data ( *The Goonies* ) & Short Round ( *Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom* ) He was the cohesive glue that brought both the levity and heart of this film. One of my favorite films so far of this year.
*Fun Fact* Ke Huy Quan had been working stunt choreographer for both movies like X-Men and The One w Jet Li as the assistant of renowned Hong Kong fight choreographer Corey Yuen.
Going to see it within the week. Dan's review has me hyped to see it sooner rather than later
I saw the trailer early this year and instantly felt that there was something special to it. I'm so so glad that i was right, this movie hit me in weird ways I never expected, having me laugh at some of the weirdest scenes I've yet seen on screen, while moments later grimacing and tearing up about the more intimate moments the characters share. This is truly one of those films that needs to be watched in the cinema.
Saw it this weekend and I totally agree with everything you said!! Now I, too, really want that Yeoh/Curtis Thelma & Louise movie!
This movie is a masterpiece
Great review. Saw it tonight and absolutely adored it.
I just bought a really nice Sony TV for the bedroom and whenever I buy a new TV I buy a movie to watch on it and I knew I had planned to watch this movie for sometime so naturally I picked up a copy in 4k and my goodness especially with the Dolby Vision etc this movie was absolutely beautiful and yes several times I teared up and just enjoyed how crazy of a ride it takes you on. The word refreshing comes to mind, always love with cinema can generate that feeling.
I absolutely loved the watch and couldn’t agree more with your review. It was an incredibly inspired work that stands apart from all the multiverse stuff coming out way
first time watching your reviews draw from Everything Everywhere All At Once, nice review buddy, really enjoyed it
This is going to be one of my all time favourite films - an action/sci fi where I was screaming with laughter one minute and shedding silent tears uncontrollably the next, by the end my heart and mind felt full and I was reminded of all my blessings and why I believe in spreading positivity.
This movie had me astounded . One of the best movies I’ve seen since ‘Last Night in Soho.’ So creative and amazing . I really fw this film , worth going .
Have the 4k sitting on the shelf can't wait to watch it! I don't think I have ever seen so many positive comments about a modern film! Good to see!
I am going tomorrow to see it. And from reading some of these comments and listening. I have a feeling this might be my first repeat movie.
I am very keen to see this one! No release dae yet for Finland, but fingers ae crossed.
I honestly haven't been to the theater much at all in the past year, but this sounds like one I might need to make the trip for. I like the idea of supporting theatric endeavors like this, whether it winds up being my cup of tea or not.
Dan, you are an excellent writer. Your review is perhaps the most on point review I've ever watched for any movie. Excellent review. Very relevant. I whole-heatedly agree. This movie was awesome. Must see!
Thanks Dan for letting me know about this movie!! Since seeing this I immediately purchased a ticket and saw it this morning and it was absolutely fantastic!! Had it not been for you, I would not have known about it. Keep it up!
Thanks Sean, this is always my favorite feedback to hear!
Yea, spread the word to everyone!
watching this movie felt like it was going to throw me into an existential crisis like the first time I watched The Butterfly Effect. But I'd watch it again a thousand times tbh...
Just a note: gong gong is Chinese for grandpa, it’s not his name. Amazing movie and great review!
Great review Dan! My theater had a blast and I really think this was one of those films that benefits from collective "WTF LOL" gasps in an audience. Streaming this at home just won't hit the same, so I hope the release gets as much traction as possible and people feel more safe to go to the movies now. So much raw style, editing skill, VFX candy, comedic timing, asian-american relatability, thematic strengths, and fun action.... it's such a good time. But it is sure to turn off some folks who are simply not in the right mood at the right time, or who've simply set their expectations too high due to overhype (as often happens with word of mouth). I just hope it goes down as a highlight for A24 and their catalogue. To me this was the fresh lighthearted take on life's chaos that we needed right now and I hope it inspires many more existing/new filmmakers to tackle intimate themes in unconventional ways.
This is honestly the best movie I've seen in a really long time. I've never cried in a movie and not cared if anyone saw me
Rewatched this movie - really hope it doesn’t get forgotten for the awards season. This is hands down one of the most creative movies I’ve ever seen
This looks intriguing probably not in theatres in my country but will look out for it when it hits streaming hopefully
Because I live in San Francisco, I got to see this in its initial limited release. I've actually seen it 6 times already. My favorite movie of the year
Damn 6 times? I saw it this night I thought it was amazing, super fun movie I really enjoyed but got a question, do you think after a second or third viewing makes you realized more things about it? Or change some opinions on it? I might go see it again ngl so was just wondering what you realized more about it or understood more from it after watching all those times