Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Review: A Multiverse Movie With a Real Heart
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
- March 25, 2022
- 2h 19m
- English
- R
- Streaming
An exhausted laundromat owner, in the middle of an IRS audit, discovers she must connect with versions of herself in parallel universes to stop a powerful being from destroying everything.
By Site Admin · · 1 min read
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Official Trailer
YouTube · A24
Our rating
- Story9
- Acting9.5
- Visuals8.5
- Direction9
- Soundtrack8
Recommended for: Viewers who like their sci-fi weird, funny and emotional
How we rate moviesSynopsis
Evelyn Wang is juggling a failing laundromat, a strained marriage, a visit from her demanding father and a tense relationship with her daughter Joy. In the middle of a tax audit, an alternate version of her husband tells her that the multiverse is in danger — and that she, of all the Evelyns, may be the one to save it.
Controlled chaos
The Daniels throw everything at the screen: kung fu, absurdist comedy, family melodrama and existential philosophy. Remarkably, the film's editing keeps it all legible, and every outlandish universe ends up feeding the central relationship between mother and daughter.
Performances
Michelle Yeoh gets to show every side of her talent at once, from action star to dramatic lead. Ke Huy Quan's gentle, quietly heroic Waymond is the film's secret weapon, and Stephanie Hsu makes Joy both terrifying and heartbreaking. All three, along with Jamie Lee Curtis, were recognized at the 95th Academy Awards.
Where it stumbles
The relentless pace of the middle section can be tiring, and not every crude joke lands. Viewers who prefer restraint may find it a lot.
Who will enjoy it
Fans of genre-bending, original filmmaking
Anyone who has had a complicated relationship with a parent or child
Martial arts movie lovers
Pros
- Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan are extraordinary
- Inventive, handmade action choreography
- Absurd humor that pays off emotionally
Cons
- The maximalist second act can feel exhausting
- Some gags are deliberately juvenile
Our Verdict
Beneath the hot-dog fingers and googly eyes is a tender story about family, regret and choosing kindness. It is unlike anything else — and it works.
Cast & Crew
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Everything Everywhere All at Once released?
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) was released in theaters on March 25, 2022.
Who directed Everything Everywhere All at Once?
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) is directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
Who is in the cast of Everything Everywhere All at Once?
The main cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis and James Hong.
How long is Everything Everywhere All at Once?
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
What is Everything Everywhere All at Once rated?
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) is rated R.
Where can I watch Everything Everywhere All at Once?
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) is available on Apple TV and Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
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