Board 8 > Everything Everywhere All At Once is one of the best movies I've seen

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Legitimately, go out of your way to watch this. Absolutely beautiful, wonderful, creative, funny, and heartfelt. It's just a masterpiece. Easily top 5 movies I've ever seen, and it touched me.

Just go watch it. No spoilers or anything. Just watch the movie. I promise you won't be disappointed at all.

Plan on seeing it tomorrow night.

I was interested in the trailer but it looked like one of those artsy tryhard movies. Would you say it fits that still even though you liked it a lot

_stingers_ posted...

I was interested in the trailer but it looked like one of those artsy tryhard movies. Would you say it fits that still even though you liked it a lot

Lol god no. It is artistic but NOT in any way that takes away from the movie if you don't appreciate that stuff.

A little bit more thoughts to add here now that I have a chance to settle.

This movie is a beautiful look at life that I've connected with harder than any other story. And I can't say that it's just because it was something deeply personal to me, but because there's something deeply personal for everyone here. There's some feeling that is effectively touched upon that you've probably felt about life, and your friends, and your family have felt. The issues you've felt growing up, with your significant other, or with your spot in life are all a part of this. I know that sounds massive, or it may sound a little ridiculous saying that much, but it's actually the truth. They managed to cram as much about so many walks of life in this movie as they could and it's absolutely crazy to think about after watching.

There's something truly profound about this movie that it can make you laugh and cry and is so outrageously silly yet so god damn serious about the message it wants to convey all at once. There's never a dull moment, and it starts you off slow and simple, and by the end it's this all-encompassing madness swarmed with so many ideas presented and it leaves you feeling "okay" by the end of it. Just a sense that whatever problems I've dealt with, or whatever regrets I may have, that it will be alright. I don't think I've ever experienced something that has reassured me like this film has.

I know everything I said sounds mushy, or dramatic, but this movie really is that special in a way that I don't think any other film is like it, or will ever be like it. If this gets even one more person to watch this movie, I think I'll be glad. It made me very happy for the entire run time, and I gave me a lot to meaningfully reflect on after. And from what it sounds like, a lot of people are picking up the same feelings also.

Here's the trailer for it. Check it out and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

https://youtu.be/wxN1T1uxQ2g

I very much want to see this.

Saw it two weeks ago and it's been on my mind ever since. Amazing movie.

It's so dense with jokes while also managing to be incredibly moving. There's a bunch of stuff I missed on my first watch (such as a repeated musical gag that I can't believe I missed), so I may end up watching it again soon.

VintageGin posted...

Saw it two weeks ago and it's been on my mind ever since. Amazing movie.

It's so dense with jokes while also managing to be incredibly moving. There's a bunch of stuff I missed on my first watch (such as a repeated musical gag that I can't believe I missed), so I may end up watching it again soon.

Oh, yeah. It's all over SF area, and I've been meaning to see it for two weeks now and just committed to it. I actually went to the Alamo to watch it!

Also, we STILL need to get that drink!

Is it streaming somewhere or do I have to go to a theater?

It is not streaming anywhere currently.

I loved Swiss Army Man and of course the "Turn Down For What" music video so I'm gonna have to check this out

Saw it earlier tonight with no knowledge beforehand because some friends wanted to see it, I really really enjoyed it

Planning to see it in the coming days

Hopefully it's not 2 hours of fart and boner jokes like Swiss Army Man.

PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

Oh, yeah. It's all over SF area, and I've been meaning to see it for two weeks now and just committed to it. I actually went to the Alamo to watch it!

Also, we STILL need to get that drink!

I went to the Alamo to see it too! I think it was one of the few theaters showing it during the limited release. Also the Alamo is awesome, so it was a good excuse to go there.

Definitely still down to get that drink. I think you're down by Hayward, right? Maybe somewhere in Oakland? I'm out of town for a bit but can hit you up when I get back.

Nah, I'm in Walnut Creek now! But hit me up when you're back in the area buddy. We'll figure it out.

Just got out of the theatre. That was one weird movie. I'll have to sit and let it process. But overall I enjoyed it.

Sitting in a theater for the first time since 2019.

That was one of the best movies I've ever seen.

Yeah, OK, that lived up to everything this topic told me it would be. I kinda thought it was going to be primarily an action movie, but I found myself laughing a good hundred times at little dumb shit the entire time. And cried once, but that was covered here already.

I'm glad people are seeing and liking this movie! It just got released in about 800 more theaters this week because of how successful it was! Go go go watch this movie! I'm still thinking about it because damn it's so good.

https://twitter.com/vampiric_shirin/status/1515223496908935169?t=McEndCtImds0mUsoxP5mZQ&s=19

Best movie released in the last ten years. That was so good. Had me tearing up at the end too.

This is pretty massive actually.

https://twitter.com/Lucas_Shaw/status/1515740172247187457?s=20&t=Lreu2iTlgS13zgOulVCtSA

Our theater has 14 screens, and I was disappointed to see it dropped into our smallest auditorium after a double-whammy of Sonic then Fantastic Beasts taking up the majority of our screens. On the plus side,

1. It's still showing at least three times a day unlike other selections that are either gone completely or moved to once-a-day (Uncharted, CODA).

2. Yesterday was absolutely dead. Even Sonic was not bringing in the kids on Easter. However, EEAaO almost sold out its evening showing which is a very healthy sign. It should survive through The Bad Guys & Cage's Massive Talent, and might even manage to survive Dr. Strange's release for a week or two!

Uncharted, Morbius, Ambulance, The Batman, and possibly even The Lost City could fold before Everything if word-of-mouth keeps it afloat.

Hmmm ... I'm seeing The Northman this weekend but maybe I'll see this next

that was one of the best movies I've ever seen

I don't think I know of any movies that have managed to balance so many genres so successfully

The reviews are true, it exceeded any and all expectations I got from this topic. An incredible experience.

I'm glad more people are seeing this and loving it! I'm wondering how much it'll still do this week seeing as it had expanded theaters.

Yep. It was every bit as good as people said it was.

More people should be talking about this movie! What an incredible experience! Even going in knowing all the praise and best movie of all time comments, it still kinda exceeded my expectations. I'd really like to go see it again, but the only theater showing it around here is trash and it was way too dark. I so badly want to watch it on my OLED at home. I'll be counting down the days until it's available on 4k blu-ray!

Yep absolutely lived up to the hype. I'd be shocked it isn't getting more attention but well, it's been a huge couple weeks for movies I guess.

I absolutely love the kind of post-ironic style of comedy on display here. The movie will make a joke during a serious moment to deflate it, but then once the joke is an established part of the story it will then turn around and expect you to take it sincerely during legitimately dramatic moments. I eat that shit up, it just works. I was both surprised and not surprised to see the Russo brothers were involved here, but it makes a lot of sense. I saw people comparing it to the MCU but it's very post-MCU too: for all its success the MCU still frequently gets afraid of committing to the bit for stuff that's way less weird.

Also did you guys fucking know the actor for the husband played SHORT ROUND in Indiana Jones???

This man had me tearing up in the theater. Short Round redemption arc 2022.

Fucking masterpiece.

HeroDelTiempo17 posted...

Also did you guys fucking know the actor for the husband played SHORT ROUND in Indiana Jones???

This man had me tearing up in the theater. Short Round redemption arc 2022.

Fucking masterpiece.

Not only that, but Ke Huy Quan had retired from acting for decades because there were so few acting opportunities for him as an adult, which makes his return here all the more triumphant. Everyone in this film is great but he was really an unexpected emotional anchor of this film and really acted it like it meant something to him. Can't say enough good things about his performance, he deserves a damn oscar nomination for supporting actor for this.

Yeah that was a really cool comeback role for a child actor. I knew he seemed familiar but I couldn't place it, never would have made the connection to Goonies/Temple of Doom.

This movie hit all the right notes and then some, great theater experience not so much for the size of the screen but the catharsis of sharing a happy cry with a bunch of strangers. Thanks for the recommendation!

Paratroopa1 posted...

Not only that, but Ke Huy Quan had retired from acting for decades because there were so few acting opportunities for him as an adult, which makes his return here all the more triumphant. Everyone in this film is great but he was really an unexpected emotional anchor of this film and really acted it like it meant something to him. Can't say enough good things about his performance, he deserves a damn oscar nomination for supporting actor for this.

It is so weird that Quan's last role before retirement back in 2002 was in a movie that apparently also involved multiverses. And also after landing this role he got a role in another movie because it was being described as "Indiana Jones meets the Goonies," which he was in both of.

There is like a narrative arc to his real life career that somehow feels in line thematically with his character here. Absolutely insane. I hope to see more of him.

Great film. I too really liked Quan's performance.

I've seen a lot of people talk about their audience and how it's a theater movie because of the audience interaction, but I had one of the weirdest audiences I think I've ever experienced? There weren't many of us, maybe 20 at most but it was almost entirely silent the entire time, so much so that I felt awkward laughing at stuff like I was the one missing something. And then when it ended, not a single person moved or got up or even really talked for a few minutes. I was the first to leave after checking if there was any post credit stuff to stay for. It was just incredibly odd.

https://twitter.com/JangWonyouthful/status/1521720683583188992?t=0YGY4V586KI5pdajWWkwDA&s=19

Whoa