Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

Everything Everywhere All At Once follows an exhausted laundromat owner as she juggles her strained relationships with her husband, daughter, father, and the Internal Revenue Service. Oh, also the universe is on the brink of imploding if she doesn't learn how to jump between parallel timelines in the super complicated multiverse.

• Directed and written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (aka The Daniels)

• Starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis

• Costume Design by Shirely Kurata (follow her on Instagram NOW!!)

There's so much to say about this incredible movie and I promise I won't spoil anything! Everything Everywhere All At Once is a holistic experience and I feel HEALED. Beyond funny, incredible stunt choreography, amazing world-building, out-of-this-world visuals, and a truly tender soul. Layer upon layer of meaning and heartfelt specificity that balances the deeply personal and universal. Perfectly cast and what an incredible leading role for the LEGENDARY Michelle Yeoh. The story touches on nihlism, free will vs. determinism, generational trauma, all with a wink and a nod. I could rant and rave about this movie all day.

The costumes designed by Shirley Kurata are incredible, from oddly specific mundane casual wear to over-the-top feasts for the eyes. Texture, scale, and color are firing on all cylinders. I could have drawn numerous ensembles, but chose two of my very favorites.

Trivia!

• This is Ke Huy Quan's first major acting role in 20 years!! You may recognize him as a child actor from Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom and The Goonies.

• There are numerous references to classic films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, In the Mood for Love, Ratatouille, etc.

• Shoutout to comedians Tallie Medel, Jenny Slate and Sunita Mani!

• If I were transformed into a Street Fighter character, I would be Jenny Slate's dog lady character.

• Stephanie Hsu is beyond incredible.

• See! No spoilers! Relax!

Recommend?

Duh!!!!!! You will shriek with laughter and then cry your eyeballs out. Go buy a ticket to Everything Everywhere All At Once. Like .... NOW!

(Another multiverse-ish movie I wanna quickly plug is the German experimental action flick, Run Lola Run.)