A multi-Oscar winning film hailed as ‘nothing short of a masterpiece’ is set to grace our screens tonight (December 7).
The sci-fi sensation, Everything Everywhere All At Once, has been lauded by critics and audiences alike, making it a must-see for any cinema enthusiast who hasn’t yet embarked on this peculiar multi-dimensional journey.
The good news is that the film is scheduled to air on Channel 4 at 10pm this Saturday, December 7. This will be a treat for many as it will also be accessible on the broadcaster’s streaming platform on the same day.
Helmed by the directorial duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known collectively as Daniels, the film offers a quirky, big-hearted sci-fi action adventure. It centres around an overworked Chinese American woman, portrayed by Michelle Yeoh, who struggles to complete her taxes.
She soon finds herself in the midst of an interdimensional rupture that has torn reality apart. She must harness her newly discovered powers to combat strange and perplexing threats from the multiverse, with the world’s fate hanging precariously in the balance.
The film bagged a total of seven Oscars, including Best Director, Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, reports the Mirror.
Despite only securing a Best Editing award at the BAFTAs in the same year, it quickly became a beloved favourite following its 2022 release, boasting a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Upon its release, one critic was effusive in their praise, stating: “Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the greatest films of all time. Entertaining, hilarious, emotional, wild, unique, action packed and INSANE.”
Another echoed the sentiment declaring it a treat for true cinema enthusiasts: “Everything Everywhere All at Once will remind you of why you love cinema. It is fresh, creative, and will leave you laughing and shedding some tears.”
Many fans concur that ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ stands out as an exceptional movie. A Rotten Tomatoes user described it as “Everything Everywhere All At Once is a modern cinematic masterpiece from a lesser-known filmmakers is done very genius way depicted of a mother/wife life of ‘what ifs’ [sic],” [sic], hailing it as “an experience to watch.”
Although some have expressed reservations about its unconventional genre mix, moviegoers who have yet to see it are encouraged to make it a priority on their viewing list. One advocate insisted: “It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ is nothing short of a masterpiece in my eyes.”
A repeat viewer shared their admiration for the film’s ability to captivate with every screening, claiming: “Having seen it so many times it still keeps my eyes glued to the screen with fun action, a creative way of taking on the multiverse trope, fantastic acting, and some of the best film editing in modern cinema.
“But the story and themes will have me in tears every time. The movie manages to be endearing, funny, heart breaking, existential, and heart warming all at the same time. There is no movie quite like this one.”
Everything Everywhere All At Once is on Channel 4 at 10pm on Saturday December 7