In the Dirt
In the Dirt

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In the Dirt

Movie
6 min
English

After a turbulent funeral service, a newly-widowed woman is tormented by her past.

Insights

IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users86%
Director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel ScheinertGenres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

An aging Chinese immigrant is drawn into an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have lived. As she learns to tap into her full potential, she discovers the incredible power of kindness and empathy amidst the chaos of the multiverse.

Critical Reception

Widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' was praised for its originality, ambitious scope, emotional depth, and breathtaking performances, particularly from Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, and Ke Huy Quan.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and chaotic multiverse narrative.

  • Lauded for its stunning visual effects and genre-bending action.

  • Celebrated for its heartfelt exploration of family, identity, and generational trauma.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's unique creativity, emotional resonance, and powerful performances. Many viewers found the blend of humor, action, and profound themes to be an exhilarating and moving experience.

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 directors, Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), initially conceived the multiverse concept as a way to explore the regrets and unrealized potential of the main character, Evelyn Wang, before deciding to push the concept to its most extreme and absurd limits.

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