Everything Everywhere All at Once

"The universe is so much bigger than you realize."

Drama Mar 25, 2022 2h 19m R English

Director: Daniels

Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephanie Hsu

4.7/5

IMDB 7.8

Synopsis

A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.

Our Review

A Genre-Defying Masterpiece

Bong Joon-ho follows up his Oscar-winning Parasite with another genre-bending masterwork that defies easy categorization. Echoes of Tomorrow is simultaneously a noir thriller, a sci-fi drama, and a pointed commentary on how societies choose to remember and forget their histories.

Song Kang-ho is magnetic as the weary archivist Joon-sik, bringing warmth and gravitas to a character haunted by both personal and collective memories. The ensemble cast is uniformly excellent, with Lupita Nyong'o delivering a standout performance as a journalist uncovering the conspiracy.

Bong's Vision

The near-future Seoul is rendered with stunning production design that feels just one step beyond our present reality. Bong's signature tonal shifts between humor and tension are on full display, and the film builds to a devastating climax that will have audiences discussing its implications for weeks.