Everything Everywhere All At Once Movie

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A very quirky, left-field, non-traditional film (I didn't think they made 'em like this anymore). That's the good side. The idea of multiple-universes is VERY thoroughly explored. 

 

Now, the bad side.... It was also over-long and - in many scenes - rather over-indulgent and a-bit-too-proud of itself. It will NOT play that well on streaming services (made to be seen in a cinema - the streaming experience will "reduce" its impact considerably).  The more "woke" aspects of it were as subtle as a Pan-Galactic Gargle-Blaster (look it up, kids!).

 

The frustrating thing here.... It could have been a contender for movie of the year, but just fell short, for me. There were some excellent scenes (the 2001 parody, some of the "hot-dogs for hands" scenes, a hilarious / ridiculous / over-the-top scene involving two gentleman's "marital aids"... you'll know it when you see it). 

 

I would rack it up as a very brave attempt to do something different, but it only partially succeeded for me. 

 

Anyone else seen it? 

 

Chris.