Everything Everywhere All at Once

NRJyzr · March 25, 2023

Just now, TiScape said:

How about this instead? (it's a TW282 1 iron clubface)

TiScape · March 25, 2023

Just now, NRJyzr said:

How about this instead? (it's a TW282 1 iron clubface)

Is there anything with a bit of a squarer toe…

golfortennis · March 25, 2023

3 hours ago, TiScape said:

Is there anything with a bit of a squarer toe…

There was, but her whereabouts are unknown since the demise of the circus.

TiScape · March 25, 2023

3 hours ago, PedronNiall said:

Some aspects of the film were so over the top that it's definitely going to be a polarizing watch. I can see why some people just won't get into it, even for no other reason that the initial conflict--a threatening financial issue in the midst of family drama--has certainly been handled better in other films in terms of drawing the audience in/making them feel like they know the characters/want to invest in them. The fact that the characters don't stand out as immediately identifiable or relatable on the whole is part of what makes the entirety of the story more interesting in the end, but the intro isn't going to hook everyone who's not already game to stay to the end.

It's also a trippy movie to put it mildly and some people just don't enjoy that. It's, in fact, a very trippy movie, to the point of absurdity. That's part of what can make it a good watch for people whom it resonates with, but again, it's really not going to be a winner for people who want a more straightforward story or philosophical questions presented in a more tame way. It's honestly not an easy thing to think on some of what the film presents, and having those thoughts as a result of murder, martial arts fights & wrestling matches, flashes between realities, and an encounter with the end of existence itself makes it even more visceral.

There are aspects of the film that make it clear a core element of it is artistic expression. It succeeds there, because those who are interested enough to watch it through will takeaway at least most of what was being expressed. This is really no different than painting or music or any other form of art, though, and there are some people who just won't find it suits their taste. It's not a film for everyone any more than Creed or Interstellar or Little Women are.

Lastly, the film had multiple directors. That's going to make for quite the blend of presentation.

I can easily see why some people just won't like it, but that said, it really did deserve its nominations and wins. Whatever its absurdities, in spite of its deep dive into the philosophical, metaphysical, and scientific, it's a very coherent film, it's well directed, and it is superbly acted in all of the main and supporting roles.

It also nicely fits the requirements for good plot as explained by Trey Parker & Matt Stone:

This movie may succeed on all the appropriate technical levels and two well respected writers can say it’s the best plot ever written. But movies and art either move you and connect with an individual or they don’t. And for me the connection/emotion definitely wasn’t there… I have no doubt the problem is me! 😂