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Everything at Once
Jakob has gone through something big. Something that changed everything. Well, actually, it was a lot of different things, and he can’t really tell them apart that well. It’s as is if everything happened at once. Some fragments stand out; a car, a gust of wind, sunshine reflecting off that building. Feet on the asphalt. And Mads, his intrusive, abusive friend, with some kind of grand plan to fix everything. And someone so perfect, you’ll always remember them.
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Plot Summary
Evelyn Quan Wang, a stressed Chinese-American laundromat owner, is struggling with her business, her marriage, her relationship with her daughter, and her judgmental father. During a tense meeting with an IRS auditor, Evelyn discovers she must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a cosmic threat. This multiverse-spanning adventure forces her to confront her deepest regrets and harness the skills of her alternate selves to save existence.
Critical Reception
Critically acclaimed and a surprise box office hit, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' was lauded for its originality, ambition, and emotional depth. Reviewers praised its unique blend of genres, stunning visuals, and heartfelt performances, particularly from Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. Audiences connected with its themes of family, identity, and the immigrant experience, making it a standout film of 2022.
What Reviewers Say
A visually inventive and mind-bending martial arts epic.
Successfully blends absurd humor with profound emotional resonance.
Michelle Yeoh delivers a career-defining performance.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, praising its creativity, originality, and the emotional journey it offered. Many highlighted the standout performances, particularly Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, and appreciated the film's unique take on action and family drama. The innovative storytelling and exploration of themes like intergenerational trauma and finding meaning in chaos were frequently mentioned as positives.
Awards & Accolades
Won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), Best Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Also received numerous other awards and nominations from various guilds and critics' circles.
Fun Fact
The Daniels (directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) originally envisioned the film with a different lead actress before Michelle Yeoh was approached and fully embraced the role, significantly shaping the character.
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