Everything Everywhere All at Once is a 2022 American absurdist comedy-drama film written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The duo, also known as the Daniels, produced the film alongside Anthony and Joe Russo and Jonathan Wang. The movie blends a wide range of genres, including surreal comedy, science fiction, fantasy, martial arts, immigrant narratives, and Animation. Michelle Yeoh stars as Evelyn Quan Wang, a Chinese-American immigrant who, while undergoing an IRS audit, discovers that she must connect with versions of herself from parallel universes in order to prevent a powerful entity from destroying the multiverse. The film features a supporting cast that includes Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and James Hong.
Everything Everywhere All at Once - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | Everything Everywhere All at Once |
| Genre: | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert |
| Main Cast: | Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr, Tallie Medel |
| Release Date: | 25 March 2022 |
| Banner: | IAC Films, Gozie AGBO, Year of the Rat, Ley Line Entertainment |
| Music: | Son Lux |
| Budget: | Not available |
| Runtime: | 2h 20min |
Work on the project began in 2010, with production officially announced in 2018. Principal photography took place from January to March 2020. The film draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including the works of Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai, the children’s book Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, and the video game Everything. It also explores philosophical and existential themes, influenced by thinkers like philosopher Mary-Jane Rubenstein, and delves into topics such as neurodivergence, depression, generational trauma, and Asian American identity. The soundtrack, composed by Son Lux, features collaborations with artists like Mitski, David Byrne, André 3000, John Hampson, and Randy Newman. The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 11, 2022, followed by a limited release in the U.S. on March 25, and a wide release by A24 on April 8. With a production budget of $14.3–25 million, Everything Everywhere All at Once grossed $143.4 million globally, becoming A24’s highest-grossing film. It received widespread critical acclaim and won seven Academy Awards out of eleven nominations at the 95th Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Yeoh), Best Supporting Actor (Quan), Best Supporting Actress (Curtis), Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing. It also earned two Golden Globes, five Critics’ Choice Awards (including Best Picture), a BAFTA, and a record four SAG Awards, including Best Ensemble.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once Movie Story
Evelyn Quan Wang is a middle-aged Chinese immigrant who runs a laundromat with her husband, Waymond. Two decades prior, they eloped to the United States and had a daughter, Joy. In the present, Evelyn faces a series of challenges: the laundromat is being audited by the IRS; Waymond is attempting to serve her divorce papers in an effort to address their struggling marriage; her strict father, Gong Gong (Cantonese for “grandfather”), is visiting for their Chinese New Year celebration; and her relationship with Joy is strained due to Joy’s depression and her non-Chinese girlfriend, Becky, whom Evelyn is reluctant to accept.
During a tense IRS meeting with inspector Deirdre Beaubeirdre, Waymond’s body is suddenly taken over by Alpha-Waymond, a version of him from a parallel universe called the “Alphaverse.” Alpha-Waymond explains to Evelyn that the multiverse is real and is made up of infinite parallel universes, each created by every life decision made. In the Alphaverse, Alpha-Evelyn (now deceased) invented “verse-jumping” technology, allowing people to access the abilities, memories, and bodies of their alternate selves by performing highly improbable actions. The multiverse is in danger, however, due to Jobu Tupaki—an alternate version of Joy. Jobu’s mind was shattered after Alpha-Evelyn pushed her beyond her limits in verse-jumping,
Everything Everywhere All at Once Movie Review
If you enjoyed Everything Everywhere All at Once, you might want to check out Run Lola Run, which also uses a “what if” concept. However, I’m giving this movie 5 stars for taking that premise and using it to tell another story about another girl. What really stands out is the care that went into crafting each scene, much like Kubrick did. It felt like an actual film rather than just a story being filmed.
I almost gave up after 30 minutes due to the lack of character development, but it eventually improved—just enough to keep me watching. My rating is more about appreciating the attempt to do something different with film. The story itself follows a pretty formulaic path (these multiverse jumps were once just called “daydreams”). Even Charlie Chaplin used daydreams, so this trick is as old as cinema itself. That it won Best Picture from Hollywood seems fitting, even if, on merit, there have been far better films over the decades. I’d call it a dazzling spectacle that touches on the issues of the day, and there have been more heavy-handed films in that regard. It may not measure up to other five-star films from the past, but in today’s world, let’s just say that “inflation” has provided the extra star.
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FAQ About Everything Everywhere All at Once Movie
Q1 – Who Directed Everything Everywhere All at Once Movie?
A -Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Q2-What Genre Is Everything Everywhere All at Once Movie?
A-Action
Q3-Lead Cast In Everything Everywhere All at Once Movie?
A-Michelle Yeoh
Q4- Rating Of Everything Everywhere All at Once Movie?
A-18+