Everything Everywhere All At Once [DVD]

Reviewed by Rafael

out of 5 stars

Everything Everywhere All At Once [DVD]

Everything Everywhere All at Once is a genre-bending film that defies traditional categorization, blending elements of action, comedy, drama, science fiction, and fantasy. The plot revolves around a woman named Evelyn, played by Michelle Yeoh, who discovers that she is connected to multiple parallel universes. As she grapples with this revelation, Evelyn embarks on a mind-bending journey through various dimensions, encountering different versions of herself and confronting existential questions about identity, purpose, and existence.

Michelle Yeoh delivers a standout performance in the lead role, showcasing her versatility as an actress as she plays different personas of her character from different dimensions. The supporting cast, including Stephanie Hsu and Ke Huy Quan, also shine in their roles, bringing complexity and humanity to their characters that make the audience feel connected.

The characters are well-developed, allowing viewers to connect with their stru`ggles and triumphs across different realities. Each version of Evelyn and the other characters undergoes significant growth and transformation throughout the film, adding layers of depth to the narrative.  

This is one of the best pieces of writing I have seen in movies in a long time, with believable dialogue that captures the humor, poignancy, and existential themes explored in the story. The interactions between characters feel authentic, contributing to the overall richness of the film's narrative. The film feels like you are witnessing someone’s life as they get entangled in unique circumstances. 

The movie was very artistic with presenting different depictions of emotions and settings that wasn’t confusing to the audience. The resounding soundtrack of the film plays a pivotal part in evoking and relaying said emotions to the audience. Many things can be said about the artistic direction of the film itself, but I highly recommend anyone interested to check it out for themselves and experience the maddening and wondrous complexity that is Everything Everywhere All At Once.