Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Everything Everywhere All at Once

• It's funny because the first time I saw this, I absolutely hated it. I left the theater with a headache, and it just wasn't for me. However, on a rewatch, oh my gosh I'm absolutely changing my mind. It's such an extremely well made film. Now when it comes to the multiverse, sometimes it gets very muddled, and sometimes causes controversy (i.e. 'The Flash'). The Spider-verse films are great examples of multiversal stories I enjoyed, and this film is somewhat reminiscent of those. It's not just a cameo fest like some of the superhero movies are. It has heart, soul, and a message of love and acceptance. There are definitely several moments that feel really silly and weird, but that's the point. The whole thing is very fun and extremely unique (if you’ve seen it then you know exactly what I’m talking about). Obviously, the multiverse is a crazy concept that is cool to think about, and this film makes it enjoyable, though still a little complex. I very much enjoyed the entire cast. The acting jobs from Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan were so spot on, and I particularly enjoyed Ke. It’s great to see him make a return to acting, which actually won him some awards because of this role. All the Oscars were well deserved. Well, Jamie Lee Curtis probably shouldn't have won, but she still did good. They all did a great job of displaying their emotions, and you really got a feel for their characters. The costume design was absolutely fantastic, as well as the set/world designs. There were so many fantastic shots and transitions. The film editing is beyond belief. I really loved the scene where you get a really quick glimpse of hundreds of different universes, and it worked so perfectly. One of my favorite parts of the entire movie was Racoonie. The fact that Ratatouille, one of my favorite animated films of all time, was referenced and mirrored in this movie was so awesome. The entire score was also absolutely fantastic. I would easily say it was one of the best scores of 2022, and it provides so much feeling to the movie. The inclusion of "Clair de lune" was really cool as well, as I believe it’s one of the most beautiful songs ever written. And the effects and CGI of the movie were so good. They added a great fantasy element to the movie, which helps give it a more fun feel. I would definitely recommend it to all sci-fi/fantasy fans. It’s a really great watch if you enjoy this stuff, although it can get confusing, but still, very entertaining and wholesome.