While Netflix may release a constant stream of its own original content, the streaming service is treating its US subscribers to one of the most unique and genre-bending movies in cinema history in the form of multiple-Oscar winner, Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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What is the movie about?
Starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis, Everything Everywhere All at Once tells the story of Evelyn, the owner of a struggling laundromat who has become so fixated on her work that her family has well and truly taken a backseat.
On the day of a financial audit by the IRS, and with her husband, Waymond, attempting to serve her divorce papers, Evelyn is unwillingly dragged into a battle for the multiverse when a version of Waymond from another universe takes over his body.
The delightfully mind-bending movie blends numerous genres together and contains elements of surreal comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, martial arts films and family drama while exploring a host of philosophical themes, making it one of the most original movies in recent years.
Everything Everywhere All at Once is available to stream now on Netflix in the US after arriving on the streaming service on Friday, February 23, 2024.
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Record-breaking award winner
After earning widespread critical acclaim and a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Everything Everywhere All at Once became the film to beat during the 2023 awards season.
The movie picked up awards at the BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards as well as countless critics associations.
At the Oscars, Everything Everywhere All at Once won a staggering seven awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Michelle Yeoh, Best Supporting Actor for Ke Huy Quan, Best Supporting Actress for Jamie Lee Curtis, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
IGN estimated during last year’s awards season that Everything Everywhere All at Once had become the most-awarded movie of all time after reportedly surpassing the total of major awards earned by The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.
Viewers heap praise on the movie
As well as earning plenty of accolades, Everything Everywhere All at Once has been a huge hit with moviegoers as well.
Commenting on the announcement that Netflix was adding the movie, one user on X (formerly Twitter) said: “What a great movie it is, probably the best movie about the multiverse.”
While a commenter on YouTube said: “What I loved about this movie is either you don’t get it, or it hits. And when it hits, it HITS.”
“This movie makes you cry and then burst out in laughter two seconds later,” said another fan. “Felt like putting a large spoonful of sugar, chili powder, and lemon juice in my mouth and chewing it at the same time.”
A fourth fan said: “This movie changed my whole perspective on my life and my family. This is beyond incredible. Brings me to tears every time. Thank you for this movie.”
This commenter noted how unique the movie is: “An original movie that is not a prequel, sequel, franchise, reboot or do-over. How very excellent.”
And finally, this fan wrote: “I don’t cry while watching movies – like ever. But this film made me bawl. Not just cry. BAWL. So so so good oh my God!!”
Everything Everywhere All at Once is available to stream on Netflix in the US.
