Everything, Everywhere
Everything, Everywhere

Everything, Everywhere

2023Movie88 minJapanese

Director Jay mysteriously disappears in 2019 and leaves behind a hard disc with the film “No Where, Now Here”. Actress Eva follows his steps to find him after she met Jay at the film shoot in 2018 film.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users89%
Director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel ScheinertGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Evelyn Quan Wang, a stressed Chinese-American laundromat owner, struggles with her taxes, her marriage, and her relationship with her daughter. During an audit, she discovers she must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a cosmic threat, leading to a mind-bending adventure across the multiverse.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' was praised for its originality, ambition, performances (particularly Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, and Ke Huy Quan), visual style, and emotional depth. It resonated with both critics and audiences for its blend of absurdist humor, thrilling action, and heartfelt exploration of family dynamics and existential themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually dazzling and wildly imaginative maximalist sci-fi action-comedy.
  • Features outstanding performances, particularly from Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan.
  • Successfully balances absurdist humor with profound emotional themes of family and existence.

Google audience: Viewers overwhelmingly praised the film's unique concept, stunning visuals, and incredible action sequences. Many highlighted the emotional core of the story, finding it surprisingly moving and relatable, while also celebrating the cast's performances.

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. It also won numerous other awards including Golden Globes and BAFTAs.

Fun Fact

The googly eyes used throughout the film, particularly by Waymond, were a personal touch from director Daniel Kwan, who would often put googly eyes on objects as a way to bring joy and whimsy to everyday life.

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