Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Laura Jackson2 said:Honestly, this film is a straight-up 11/10.

totally agree, it's awesome

Mark White11 said:I honestly don't think anyone on the internet has ever compared this to Parasite—and honestly, why would they? For starters, one's Korean and the other's Chinese, plus they aren't even close in terms of genre or tone. Comparing them just feels totally pointless.
And honestly? This movie is like, a hundred times better than that overrated Parasite.

What is even the point of these words? Honestly, this is literally the only movie of the year that isn't owned by Disney—since they basically own everything now—and then people go and write this kind of nonsense.

So, you get this totally unique movie where the lead is a 59-year-old Chinese woman absolutely wrecking everyone in her path—and somehow, even that doesn't feel like enough! Look, I get it—you might not love it, and honestly, it’s definitely not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but man... at least show some respect for the sheer ambition and how fresh this whole thing feels.

Honestly, I should probably just stop touching this thread altogether... it’s better for my sanity if I stay out of this one.

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The movie hits on depression, suicide, anxiety, family, fighting bureaucracy, how Space works, love, weirdness, and... everything else all at once. Just everywhere...😉😉

Man, what a movie. Honestly, those opening credits were killing me at first until I finally got used to them. It’s sitting at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes for good reason though.

And what was the deal with that "All at Once" bit? It felt way too rushed—like, there was definitely room to squeeze more in there. As it stands, you just get this sudden happy ending... kinda boring if you ask me.
Honestly, the whole thing gives me Inception vibes. You know, where DiCaprio is jumping through dream layers trying to plant an idea in some CEO's son's head? Here, it’s just a mother navigating different layers to reach her daughter. The main difference is that in Inception, DiCaprio was kind of a side player in that father-son dynamic, whereas here, the mom is front and center having to find a way through. But even in Inception, he had to deal with his wife's projection, which feels like a parallel to this movie. Only instead of dreams being the medium, they used parallel universes.

I managed to endure about 40 minutes before I just had to shut it off; the film is incredibly taxing.👎

A stupid, boring movie... honestly, it was dull despite everything happening on screen and how much they crammed into it. I was bored after just ten minutes, but I told myself, "Alright, let's just see where this goes." Why the hell didn't I just turn it off? 🤦

It isn't boring. The direction is solid—take that scene with J. Lee Curtis playing the tax auditor, for instance; what's the issue there? The action sequences hit the mark too. I don't quite get the massive hate. Sure, the "emotional core" of the story is a total cliché, much like in Inception, but that's what I expected. It needed that hook... (the kind of thing Netflix generations would hail as a masterpiece.) I actually enjoyed the Bagel part; it gave me some Twin Peaks vibes. For what it is, the film is very good. And fun.

electriccanyon26 said:It isn't boring. The direction is solid—take that scene with J. Lee Curtis playing the tax auditor, for instance; what's the issue there? The action sequences hit the mark too. I don't quite get the massive hate. Sure, the "emotional core" of the story is a total cliché, much like in Inception, but that's what I expected. It needed that hook... (the kind of thing Netflix generations would hail as a masterpiece.) I actually enjoyed the Bagel part; it gave me some Twin Peaks vibes. For what it is, the film is very good. And fun.

First off—and this is fundamental—it’s just plain idiotic that a grown adult, someone who's been running a business for years, ends up facing a tax audit because of the exact same trivialities that make the protagonist such a control freak.

True, but she also views her hobbies as full-blown career paths. It all makes sense now.

She lets everything slide, only to have it all come crashing down because of a single karaoke tab...

electriccanyon26 said:True, but she also views her hobbies as full-blown career paths. It all makes sense now.

Sure—but that’s what happens after decades of doing business in the US, especially since half her brain cells died off during the last fiscal year.

electriccanyon26 said:It isn't boring. The direction is solid—take that scene with J. Lee Curtis playing the tax auditor, for instance; what's the issue there? The action sequences hit the mark too. I don't quite get the massive hate. Sure, the "emotional core" of the story is a total cliché, much like in Inception, but that's what I expected. It needed that hook... (the kind of thing Netflix generations would hail as a masterpiece.) I actually enjoyed the Bagel part; it gave me some Twin Peaks vibes. For what it is, the film is very good. And fun.

Yeah, but it's such a bummer they didn't dive into that Bagel part—you know, that whole "All at Once" thing. Like, in Twin Peaks, they go into that Red Room, which is basically the Bagel equivalent in this movie. It would’ve added so much depth, but I guess they skipped it because it wouldn't be commercial... most people wouldn't have a clue what was even happening.

I didn't pull it off, but I gave it everything I had. It was a grind. 🤦

Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat, and I really thought this one might actually work. I sat through the whole thing, but it just turned into such a massive mess. It’s exhausting at the start and stays chaotic.

I'm gonna take a few days off to chill, then I'll try to finish watching this. 🤦

Phew, this film is intense and fascinating all at once. If it were shorter, I probably wouldn't have been sucked in quite so deeply, and they definitely should have trimmed the final act—it ends up feeling a bit pathetic.

I found myself laughing quite often; those kung-fu scenes are excellent. Kudos for using slow-mo, though it feels like the movie was edited specifically for younger generations who can't hold their attention unless something is constantly flashing in their faces. It’s just too much at once. 🙂

I dig the concept of infinite alternative lives, but I'm not sold on the idea that you're surrounded by the exact same people in every single one, essentially living the same life just with a different job. It doesn't feel authentic to me.

This has absolutely nothing to do with Parasite. The comparison is completely off base. Parasite has a very clear, driving narrative that tracks the clash between the wealthy and the poor, showing the fallout when someone is pushed to the brink of despair. It’s full of metaphors that are subtle yet obvious enough to catch.

This film is a chaotic blend of fantasy, superhero elements, comedy, action, and drama. You get exactly what the title promises. At least they didn't miss the mark on that front.

bluebison8 said:It's not woke. For it to be woke, the central theme would have to be her daughter's relationship with that girl, but that's not what's being proven—especially since even after the mother finds the courage to tell her own father, her daughter still hasn't found peace.
Not to mention that by the end of the film, she adapts and recognizes her husband's value, rather than the other way around. If this were standard woke Hollywood, the men would always be losers and the women would always be right.

I wouldn't call it woke, but the whole subplot about the gay daughter feels forced. There's no real substance or detail there; to me, her girlfriend serves more as a metaphor for how difficult being a teenager is, and how the mother-daughter bond suffers due to misunderstanding and fear.

The ending is murky. The daughter says she just wants someone to understand her and what she's going through, but then when the mother shows understanding, it's still not enough because of something else. Is she the same good daughter, or is she Tutu Chewbac? 😵

Overall, the ending should have been her letting her go to the Bagel immediately, which would mean accepting her and letting her be who she wants to be. Instead, it was just this back-and-forth, push-and-pull. A mess.

Linda Wood96 said:And what was the deal with that "All at Once" bit? It felt way too rushed—like, there was definitely room to squeeze more in there. As it stands, you just get this sudden happy ending... kinda boring if you ask me.
Honestly, the whole thing gives me Inception vibes. You know, where DiCaprio is jumping through dream layers trying to plant an idea in some CEO's son's head? Here, it’s just a mother navigating different layers to reach her daughter. The main difference is that in Inception, DiCaprio was kind of a side player in that father-son dynamic, whereas here, the mom is front and center having to find a way through. But even in Inception, he had to deal with his wife's projection, which feels like a parallel to this movie. Only instead of dreams being the medium, they used parallel universes.

Please, don't make it any longer; if they did, the last part would be totally redundant. 😁 Just a bunch of crying from the mother and daughter without any real message behind it. 🙂

I was getting vibes of Inception, The Matrix, even certain video games—just a bit of everything. I honestly can't wrap my head around how it holds such a high rating; personally, I found it pretty underwhelming.

Just finished watching—it wasn't really my genre, though. Not sure how to feel about it. On one hand, the 2.5-hour runtime didn't feel exhausting or boring at all; there were parts I actually really liked, so it was definitely watchable. On the other hand—if you asked me what it’s actually about or if I’d recommend it—I wouldn't even know where to start. Just way too many "wtf" moments. It's a pretty weird movie, but it'll probably sweep the Oscars (and honestly, it's about time—I haven't been genuinely blown away by a film in ages). 8/10

Just watched this for the second time. Honestly? I cried even harder than I did the first time around. It’s officially cemented itself as one of my absolute favorite films of all time.

neonhound32 said:Phew, this film is intense and fascinating all at once. If it were shorter, I probably wouldn't have been sucked in quite so deeply, and they definitely should have trimmed the final act—it ends up feeling a bit pathetic.

I found myself laughing quite often; those kung-fu scenes are excellent. Kudos for using slow-mo, though it feels like the movie was edited specifically for younger generations who can't hold their attention unless something is constantly flashing in their faces. It’s just too much at once. 🙂

I dig the concept of infinite alternative lives, but I'm not sold on the idea that you're surrounded by the exact same people in every single one, essentially living the same life just with a different job. It doesn't feel authentic to me.

This has absolutely nothing to do with Parasite. The comparison is completely off base. Parasite has a very clear, driving narrative that tracks the clash between the wealthy and the poor, showing the fallout when someone is pushed to the brink of despair. It’s full of metaphors that are subtle yet obvious enough to catch.

This film is a chaotic blend of fantasy, superhero elements, comedy, action, and drama. You get exactly what the title promises. At least they didn't miss the mark on that front.

I wouldn't call it woke, but the whole subplot about the gay daughter feels forced. There's no real substance or detail there; to me, her girlfriend serves more as a metaphor for how difficult being a teenager is, and how the mother-daughter bond suffers due to misunderstanding and fear.

The ending is murky. The daughter says she just wants someone to understand her and what she's going through, but then when the mother shows understanding, it's still not enough because of something else. Is she the same good daughter, or is she Tutu Chewbac? 😵

Overall, the ending should have been her letting her go to the Bagel immediately, which would mean accepting her and letting her be who she wants to be. Instead, it was just this back-and-forth, push-and-pull. A mess.

Please, don't make it any longer; if they did, the last part would be totally redundant. 😁 Just a bunch of crying from the mother and daughter without any real message behind it. 🙂

I was getting vibes of Inception, The Matrix, even certain video games—just a bit of everything. I honestly can't wrap my head around how it holds such a high rating; personally, I found it pretty underwhelming.

If those first two parts had been shorter, maybe there’d have been enough time to develop a third part that goes in some weird, unconventional direction—kind of like how they did things in Twin Peaks, I guess.

But whatever, it's not like the movie was aiming for that level of depth anyway. It's basically just a basic action comedy stuffed with sci-fi elements, a little madness, and all that colorful chaos you see on TikTok or internet clips (remember all those ridiculous scenes with dildos used as swords?). On top of all that, they tried to squeeze in some family drama. I mean, sure, they managed to pull it off, but the whole blend just bored me—I didn't feel a single thing during those family fallout scenes.

And yeah, about her daughter's relationship... this Asian mom is super supportive of her sexuality and accepts her girlfriend right from the jump. In the real world, we know Asian families tend to be way more conservative than Americans, and most parents would probably lose their minds if they found out their kids were gay. Maybe they'd chill out once the kids are grown and moved out, but while they're still teenagers? Realistically, there'd be massive pressure to stop. What am I getting at? Just that this mom was liberal from the start and gave her kid everything she could materialistically. I don't see what the hell is her fault that the daughter drifted away. Yeah, okay, she works all day, but someone's gotta put food on the table.

Mark White11 said:Just watched this for the second time. Honestly? I cried even harder than I did the first time around. It’s officially cemented itself as one of my absolute favorite films of all time.

I wasn't actually planning on watching it, but after a comment like that—calling it one of the best films ever made—I feel like I have to. That's a massive statement, especially coming from someone here who watches so many movies and really knows their stuff across every era.

bluerider3 said:I wasn't actually planning on watching it, but after a comment like that—calling it one of the best films ever made—I feel like I have to. That's a massive statement, especially coming from someone here who watches so many movies and really knows their stuff across every era.

It doesn't have to mean anything specific, though—I totally get people when a movie just doesn't click for them.
It’s just that there were so many things I could relate to in this one... it honestly hit me on a completely different level.

Just for context, the last recent film I gave a perfect 10/10 was Mad Max: Fury Road.