Everything Everywhere All at Once
2022
San Fernando, California
Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Kung Fu Sci-Fi Dramedy
What’s it all about: It takes multiple interdimensional realities, a carb-based black hole and some incredible hair and makeup to fully explore the complexity of a mother/daughter relationship. Meanwhile, Jamie Lee Curtis + Michelle Yeoh reach the onscreen rom-com heights of + Arnold Schwartzenegger and + Kevin Kline.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: nil
Death By: everything bagel
Relics: googly eyes
Hoops: an undercover tech van full of omnipotent plot assistants (a la Julia Stiles in The Bourne Ordeal)
Heartthrobs: Michelle Yeoh, Harry Shum Jr.
Pass/Fails the Test of Time: Ke Huy Quan
LoFi Magic: hotdog fingers, animatronic raccoon, Stephanie Hsu’s head tilt
Words to live by: “We’re all useless alone. It’s a good thing you’re not alone.”
Makes me want to: have some dance moves
Candotti Take: “Too loud and too long.”
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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