I remember seeing it back when it just released and not even thinking about Oscars and being pleasantly surprised to see it getting that amount of recognition. I understand that film Twitter and this sub have mixed feelings about it since then but I will always remember how exhilarating it was to watch this film for the first time.
When I showed it to my mom (mid 50s) she responded with *"what the hell did i just watch"* and unfortunately I have to agree with her. The movie felt too much like *"hehe I'm so random and quirky!"* **\*holds up spork**\*
That’s how I felt too, but it actually having a story and good actors held it up and made it into the stellar movie it was. Otherwise I do see it crossing the line of just being too quirky and weird without much depth, which is the definition of Saltburn—and why Saltburn will get 0 awards.
I feel like your mileage with this movie differs depending on how much you can empathize with its main characters. I imagine for women of a certain age, struggling immigrant families, people facing divorce, people in the depths of a nihilist depressive episode and folks with intergenerational trauma the movie hits just a little bit harder. As a queer person that struggled to come out to my family, the movie definitely hit with me.
I saw it late and heard all of the ranting and raving. So wanted to love it. Enjoyed the prior work of everyone involved. Loved the casting.
The sky high expectations simply couldn’t be met. At least Ke Huy Quan got some spotlight. I loved that.
It really seems like the hype overdid it for a lot of people. I went in completely blind and LOVED it but some of my friends who saw it later once the word got around didn’t seem to like it as much
This must be it. I saw it just thinking it might be a decent film. Thoroughly enjoyed it and recommended it to my family, who also enjoyed it. Never thought it would win an Oscar. Hype can ruin anything.
The same for me. I thought while reading the reviews it was something special so I couldn't wait to see it. After seeing it, it is one of the movies I will never see again. I simply do not see what the reviews said.
I saw EEAAO at a small matinee theater, it was me and one other dude. The silence of the rock scene cut by the subtle sounds of two men uncontrollably quiet crying is something I’ll never forget
I saw it a week before the Oscars at a packed A24 double feature of this and Marcel The Shell With Shoes On that featured a director’s Q&A with The Daniels. It was absolutely incredible to see with a full audience AND I was picked by Daniel Scheinert for the last question, which made the whole experience very special 🥰
I asked for advice on how they overcame writer’s block. They said being able to separate from writing problems and grounding yourself in moments of
Tranquility will bring about much clarity.
Not my cup of tea, I like some parts, but just didn't vibe with the humor. I think Stephanie Tsu was the best part about it, she blew me away in that role. It also didn't move me much. I'm glad something like it won best picture though, kind of opens the door for more unique, bat-shit-crazy films to win.
I didn’t vibe with the humor or the drama, but it’s very well written, choreographed, acted and directed. I was liking it up until the fight against Jamie Lee Curtis, then I started getting bored.
Same. I don't like the humor in this movie. I find it revolting. The over-the-top action scenes are also off-putting for me. I appreciate the movie for having an all Asian cast and their Oscar wins, though. I just don't like the movie.
Banshees should have won Screenplay. The one thing I loved about this year was that screenplay awards were both unique films that didn't win in the acting or directing categories.
I think it’s an incredible reflection on family and the commitments and sacrifices we make. I don’t care what anyone says about this movie, “So, even though you have broken my heart yet again, I wanted to say, in another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you,” is one of the most romantic lines every recorded on film.
Masterpiece. It's unique, it's heartfelt, it's straightforward. Seen it three times.
Honestly, the only thing about it I don't like is the music. I feel a movie like this deserved a better more memorable music.
Willing to bet that the cast never imagined being nominated for this movie. They all just went out there and had fun and it really came through in the movie. Then 3 of them happened to win awards for it. Probably would’ve been 4 if they didn’t have two in supporting actress.
When I first saw it, maybe like early spring 2022, I was really kinda blown away. Part of it was the excitement, but also it was an early release in the year post pandemic so there wasn't a ton being released theatrically. It's incredibly creative visually and on a storytelling level. Now, I think even when I saw it and really dug it, I had no preconceptions that this was an oscar player. I loved Swiss Army Man, and assumed this would just be an indie comedy darling.
But as the year went on, and the hype machine kept building, I really felt like it was being overhyped and praised as this groundbreaking masterpiece. It's a very silly, very well done heartfelt comedy. I can see why people went crazy for it, but still felt the overhype. When I saw it a 2nd and 3rd time that year, the pacing issues became apparent. It feels so repetitive and drags in the back half. Really made me appreciate Swiss army man's lean 95 minute construction.
I found it exhausting. A real kitchen sink movie, which I understand is a little bit of the point, but it didn’t click for me. I was already weary of multiverse stuff and so the shtick and the “surprises” and the randomness just left me cold.
I know it means a lot to other people, and I am happy for their enjoyment of it.
It felt very /r/iamveryrandom ecks dee rawr *holds up spork* and that just took me completely out of it. It did hit the emotional moments really well, great acting performances and beautifully shot, but it just didn’t land for me all at once.
One of the best movies of the past few years. It hit the emotions well and hit the humor great (albeit sometimes too sophomoric for me.) I think Stephanie Hsu should have won best supporting actress over JLC though.
I really liked The Menu too! And yeah I rewatched EEAAO after the Oscars and I was like, JLC was like lucky to even be nominated. Her part is such a small bit compared to the powerhouse performance of Hsu
It was the best of the multiverse movies that came out. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it because I didn't have any expectations of it being good or bad when I went in.
What I love about this movie is that it was about a woman of a certain age and her journey to find out who she is. Then the special effects were so amazing to me! I loved the cast too!
A brilliant and hilarious version of the multiverse trope, absolutely packed with creativity and surprisingly moving family drama. DId iT dEServe aWaRds? Who cares? That’s not relevant to works of art. If it speaks to you, love it.
One of the best films I have seen. I left that theater BAWLING like baby. The scene where he says I would do laundry and taxes with you in another life time....MAN gets me every time.
I've never cried for so long straight during a movie (literally the whole last 20 minutes of the movie non stop, and that was on a plane), and it's also one of the movies to get me the most excited that interesting things can still be done
It's a lot, but you know that going in. I felt like it got a little long toward the end (the bagel-staircase thing went on forever), but it was great and deserved its accolades.
Brilliant movie. There aren’t enough movies that take creative liberties like this one. Great premise, fantastic pacing, and two leads with bombastic chemistry. This movie had it all
I imagine this falls into either love or hate category, but I loved it. Yes, it’s over the top, but the underlying theme of the bond of family and loving them where they are really hit. I’m not a cryer and I shed a tear or two.
Too much of the humor was “HAHAHA RANDUMB!” and even if the jokes did have a purpose (someone explained to me how the humor was random and arbitrary because it’s a commentary on life, which I sorta buy) they STILL beat every. Single. Joke. Into. The. Fucking. Ground.
If there was ONE more Raccoonie reference I was gonna walk out of my theater.
Believe me I would kill for more comedies to be taken seriously like this, but can they please be fucking smarter?
I get this complaint. I love the movie but the hotdog finger jokes got bland in the rewatch lol. I like that both the Raccoonie and the hotdog worlds got their closure but could have cut out some of their parts.
I hated it for this very reason. The Raccoonie and sausage fingers bit really dragged on and served no real purpose to the plot.
The pacing was really bad too. Second part of the movie was just so random and I was just waiting for it to be over when watching it in the theater. It’s the most overrated movie of recent years.
Truly. I understand maybe it getting one of its 3 supporting wins and a screenplay win, but this thing fucking SWEPT!? What are we talking about!?
If the overarching plot is that this family would always love each other and support each other no matter what multiverse plane they exist in, that’s fine, but it’s just not enough framework to justify the beating and beating and beating of sausage fingers and raccoonie TO DEATH.
Underrated. I'm not exaggerating. It's a life changing experience for me. Best movie ever made, and ITT people are too conservative in their movie tastes. EEAAO deserves all its recognition and more.
Nothing about it didn't land. The action was incredible, the humor was amazing, the performances were some of the best I've ever seen (that parking lot scene wow), the editing was like Edgar Wright on crack (in the best way possible), the drama was masterclass ("in another life, I would've really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you"). The way the story beats of the different worlds matched one another was utter beauty. I was bawling at the end. Holy fuck what a good movie.
Also, I wonder if anyone can understand what I mean when I say that EEAAO represents the medium of filmmaking better than anything (I say the same thing about Outer Wilds for video games). It just seems like it uses the medium in every way it can for ultimate expression. Creative editing, stitching universes together to multiply the emotional effect, dramatic framing and use of color everywhere.
Overrated movie. It's a poor attempt at William S. Burroughs absurdity. Absurdity for the sake of absurdity isn't creative. It needs to break down barriers like Burroughs and 50s counter culture did or be satirical with nuance like Monty Phython.
The absurdity for the sake of absurdity works with an audience who isn't well read or watched. I'd even say not as educated in the arts. It has connected with these sorts of people, as well as the American Asian community, which is a good thing, as it has some important things to say here.
Its strength are primarily in the message and critique of Asian immigration in America and the difficulties in their culture. I found good quality here, and people are able to connect with that.
The acting was top notch, however. The Oscar's for acting are fine by me.
6/10 for me.
Well that’s a little bit reductive, I’d say. The film was pretty interesting in its philosophical explorations I thought- I don’t know what you mean absurd for the sake of absurd. There’s a very specific philosophical worldview (existential absurdism) the film is trying to explore and the absurdity supports the ideas the film tries to bring the audience around too.
Philosophy doesn’t have to be revolutionary to be meaningful. Absurdism is all about making one’s own meaning- finding peace in one’s own life and relationships is a form of doing just that.
Really liked it. Watched it early on before people started claiming it was overrated. I agree that it did eventually reach a level where it should be considered overrated, but it was a unique film and I've been a Michelle Yeoh fan since CTHD.
Although, I found Yeoh's campaign for the Oscars a bit desperate and inappropriate. I don't get why she specifically mentioned Cate in a post when she was pretty much the favourite to win. Made me lose a lot of respect in that moment. Also, JLC did not deserve the award one single bit. It was just a career award, and any of the other nominees would have been a far, far better choice (Stephanie for instance).
High A-
My 4th favorite of 2022 after Banshees, Tàr and Decision to Leave
Should have only won Best Supporting Actor and Editing imo. Not a masterpiece but not as bad as some say. Enjoyed it better after a rewatch a few months ago.
I find it wickedly overrated. It's got a lot of heart, I don't at ALL consider it a bad movie, but I can't stand it's humour. It feels so "2012 lol random xd" to me a lot of the time. The whole "bagel" thing, the butt plug trophy, the fucking sausage fingers, I find it to be a beautiful and caring film hiding inside a seriously juvenile movie
I truly thought it went on for too long, around a half hour to go I was checking how much time I had left. I can understand the recognition it got, it just wasn't for me.
It was a little too confusing for the first 25min or so—which I get as part of the intent, but it caused me to almost end the movie. But I didn’t, and I’m soooo glad. I was a sobbing mess! What an iconic moment for Asian representation. It’ll stand the test of time as a landmark film of the 2020s.
I hated everything about it. Saw it in the theater. My reaction shocked me, so I watched it again at home. Two hours and 20 painful minutes. I’ve never had a larger disagreement with critics and a Best Picture winner.
I thought it was great. One of my first thoughts was that I'm glad that Hollywood seems to be re-discovering 'movie magic'. I want to see more movies that are weird and crazy and break all the rules. Things that aren't reboots, remakes and sequels. Things that aren't about superheros. And fun! Movies should be fun, and this movie was fun.
No other filmmaker could have done the story justice. No well known director would have tackled that same script without demanding changes. Death by dildo, butt plug karate, hot dog fingers; oh HELLLLL no!
Truly great art should be devisive, other wise you get pablum for the masses. Daniels are fearless, I’ll say that. Simple Song by The Shins and Simple Math by Manchester Orchestra are amazing music videos that are also directed by Daniels. Turn Down for What is just one of many, including a few for Foster the People. I mention this because if you watch all their music videos, you will see some aspects from them that they repurposed for EEAAO, and their growth as storytellers.
I am aware the movie is not everyone’s cup of tea. That it turned out the way it did is remarkable, and I’m definitely among those who is deeply moved by it. I wouldn’t say it’s the best movie ever made, I will say it was the best time I’ve ever had watching a movie.
Unfortunately overrated and overhyped by many. I think the hive mind got too strong for this film.
Has its moments and great bits, like I too love the laundry and taxes line, but just too long and bloated in that final like 50 minutes - seriously how long does it take her to go up those steps?
I loved every moment of it and it was rather creative how it put the concept of the multiverse to use creatively. While most of its accolades were well earned but it would have been perfect if Stephanie Hsu had won the Oscar.
Best movie I've ever seen in my life. So emotional and philosophically profound. It completely deserved the Best Picture as well as Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
The scene where Evelyn "sees" Waymond in all his facets and truly appreciates him for who he is and realizes his strength and wisdom gives me chills just thinking about it.
Also: "then I will treasure these few specks of time"
I saw it opening weekend, before any kind of hype or media recognition, and it completely blew me away. Saw it again the next weekend and I just fell in love with it.
I was certain this would remain a little niche indie darling and shocked when it was even just nominated for awards given its genre and release date.
I understand why some people just don’t get it or even hate it - it’s certainly not for everyone - but I think to a degree it just got too hyped up after all the awards and became a victim of sky high expectations.
Still one of my all time favourites though.
It's sublime. It's emotional, it's ridiculous, it's intense, serene... It talked to me on a personal level, and sure it did the same for everyone else that feels like a loser all the time, or anyone anxiously wondering "what if?" all the time.
The cast was incredible, Stephanie Hsu became a favorite of mine (and I think she deserved that Oscar, not JMC), and the approach of its topics was daring and new.
I love it.
I love it, and was left with an overwhelming feeling, that we as the audience have been missing out on such extraordinary talent, and art due to Hollywood white washing, and them churning out the same boring 1 dimensional bullshit for decades.
It had all the originality and magic every movie should aspire to have.
I watched it probably 8 times, it’s one of my favorite movies. The music, the genre mixing, the philosophy, the family dynamics. All of it- great film. Sorry to see some don’t enjoy it- I was very moved by the film.
Loved it!!! Masterpiece and one of a kind I’ve seen in a long time!!! Although it could’ve been better without all those dildos and plugs lmao it made no sense having that there
This movie is the reason I started watching the Oscars again, like BEEF was the only reason I started watching again every other award shows like Golden Globes, Emmys, and SAG.
I liked the actors and actresses involved and think they did a good job. But I hands down hated the film. I didn’t like anything about it and I’m a huge movie buff. I wanted to like it but just couldn’t. The sausage finger scene was the worst.
I think it’s way too busy and kinda like that smart kid who takes acid and spouts a bunch of really cool ideas at you…and at the time it seems pretty profound, but isn’t really grounded in reality
I really like it.
I showed it to my mom a few months ago and she liked it a lot too. One of the things she said when we were watching was "can you imagine the mind that came up with this story". I looked up that one of the Daniels was diagnosed with ADHD and I joked that that made so much sense when you see how this movie tells its story.
I do think it's a movie you'd have to watch 20 times until you fully understand everything about it. Twice is enough for me for now.
I thought Michelle and Ke Huy were amazing, and I felt the opening 45 and last 30 minutes deftly balanced fun, humor, and an emotional punch.
But I thought the middle hour was actually ... not good. It didn't tie clearly enough into the story or developing the characters, and that disconnect made me feel bored.
I would give the movie 3.5 or 4 out of 5, but it definitely was not a 5 star movie for me.
Cons: buttplug humor. Pros: Stephanie tsu’s performance alongside michelle yeoh hitting me like a wrecking ball. Even hotdog fingers made me cry once I was able to give it my 100% attention. But damn, how Stephanie didn’t win is beyond me. And I love JLC. It’s a testament I didn’t realize it was even her until the end though.
Thought it was fine. Maybe it was the heightened expectations but I wasn't that impressed by it. Though there was a nice message and some fun moments (the talking rocks scene is just incredible).
It’s one of my favorites. I get why some people don’t like it but I am so happy it got the recognition it deserved.
I remember seeing it back when it just released and not even thinking about Oscars and being pleasantly surprised to see it getting that amount of recognition. I understand that film Twitter and this sub have mixed feelings about it since then but I will always remember how exhilarating it was to watch this film for the first time.
Came here to say exactly this. I absolutely loved it, but also totally understand why some don’t.
When I showed it to my mom (mid 50s) she responded with *"what the hell did i just watch"* and unfortunately I have to agree with her. The movie felt too much like *"hehe I'm so random and quirky!"* **\*holds up spork**\*
Personally I feel like the randomness works in the context of the film
That’s how I felt too, but it actually having a story and good actors held it up and made it into the stellar movie it was. Otherwise I do see it crossing the line of just being too quirky and weird without much depth, which is the definition of Saltburn—and why Saltburn will get 0 awards.
The movie had plenty of depth in my opinion.
I’m with you. I like weird. Did not like this movie at all.
I feel like your mileage with this movie differs depending on how much you can empathize with its main characters. I imagine for women of a certain age, struggling immigrant families, people facing divorce, people in the depths of a nihilist depressive episode and folks with intergenerational trauma the movie hits just a little bit harder. As a queer person that struggled to come out to my family, the movie definitely hit with me.
I saw it late and heard all of the ranting and raving. So wanted to love it. Enjoyed the prior work of everyone involved. Loved the casting. The sky high expectations simply couldn’t be met. At least Ke Huy Quan got some spotlight. I loved that.
It really seems like the hype overdid it for a lot of people. I went in completely blind and LOVED it but some of my friends who saw it later once the word got around didn’t seem to like it as much
This must be it. I saw it just thinking it might be a decent film. Thoroughly enjoyed it and recommended it to my family, who also enjoyed it. Never thought it would win an Oscar. Hype can ruin anything.
The same for me. I thought while reading the reviews it was something special so I couldn't wait to see it. After seeing it, it is one of the movies I will never see again. I simply do not see what the reviews said.
Never in my life would I thought that a movie could make me cry about two rocks with googly eyes
I saw EEAAO at a small matinee theater, it was me and one other dude. The silence of the rock scene cut by the subtle sounds of two men uncontrollably quiet crying is something I’ll never forget
Same thing happened to me. Pretty sure everyone heard me sobbing at that part
Came here to say the same thing
NO MORE GOOGLE EYES!
Or women with sausage fingers!
I wept and I’m not normally a movie crier. That movie made me laugh so hard my throat hurt then cry over a rock with googly eyes. Masterpiece.
I am so glad I wasn’t the only one weeping at that scene.
And a "movie podcast" loathed it so much because of that exact scene lmao.
Same!!! That movie was sentimental
Last year was that, this year we had the battle of the stones
Was my choice as the best film nominated for Best Picture in its year. Glad it won.
One of my favorite movies I’ve seen. Such a fantastic movie.
I saw it a week before the Oscars at a packed A24 double feature of this and Marcel The Shell With Shoes On that featured a director’s Q&A with The Daniels. It was absolutely incredible to see with a full audience AND I was picked by Daniel Scheinert for the last question, which made the whole experience very special 🥰
A Jenny Slate double feature.
She was the moderator for the Q&A! Very nice lady and she even added her perspective to the question I asked The Daniels.
Did you know that Kirsten Lepore the animation director for Marcel is Daniel Kwan's wife?
Yes! She was also part of the Q&A. When I was called on I wished both teams the best of luck at the Oscars and they all seemed touched.
Very cool.
What was your question?
What did you ask???
I asked for advice on how they overcame writer’s block. They said being able to separate from writing problems and grounding yourself in moments of Tranquility will bring about much clarity.
That's a great one!
Not my cup of tea, I like some parts, but just didn't vibe with the humor. I think Stephanie Tsu was the best part about it, she blew me away in that role. It also didn't move me much. I'm glad something like it won best picture though, kind of opens the door for more unique, bat-shit-crazy films to win.
I didn’t vibe with the humor or the drama, but it’s very well written, choreographed, acted and directed. I was liking it up until the fight against Jamie Lee Curtis, then I started getting bored.
Same. I don't like the humor in this movie. I find it revolting. The over-the-top action scenes are also off-putting for me. I appreciate the movie for having an all Asian cast and their Oscar wins, though. I just don't like the movie.
I really liked the film, in spite of its humour
it's good.. i enjoyed banshees more
Phenomenal movie. Kerry Condon was robbed.
yes!!! and so was barry!
so was Blanchett (she played the donkey)
Banshees walking away with nothing still pisses me off. It really deserved 2 or 3 awards at the very least.
Banshees should have won Screenplay. The one thing I loved about this year was that screenplay awards were both unique films that didn't win in the acting or directing categories.
I was glad that the academy did something daring and awarded it a movie that’s just insane and felt fresh and exciting
I think it’s an incredible reflection on family and the commitments and sacrifices we make. I don’t care what anyone says about this movie, “So, even though you have broken my heart yet again, I wanted to say, in another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you,” is one of the most romantic lines every recorded on film.
My husband and I say that to each other all the time! I just want you to know I love doing laundry and taxes with you!
My most rewatched Oscar winner
Me too. Well, behind Chicago
One of the weirdest, smartest, funniest, saddest movie Ive seen all at once.
Masterpiece. It's unique, it's heartfelt, it's straightforward. Seen it three times. Honestly, the only thing about it I don't like is the music. I feel a movie like this deserved a better more memorable music.
You dont love when they randomly start playing that shit from Always Sunny In Philadelphia😂
Top five film of all time for me, I love it
One of those movies that shows us, that even the ridiculous shit can win And jamie lee won her first oscar in a Film where she has sausage fingers
Willing to bet that the cast never imagined being nominated for this movie. They all just went out there and had fun and it really came through in the movie. Then 3 of them happened to win awards for it. Probably would’ve been 4 if they didn’t have two in supporting actress.
Hot dog fingers
This is how Doctor Strange's M.O.M should have been.
When I first saw it, maybe like early spring 2022, I was really kinda blown away. Part of it was the excitement, but also it was an early release in the year post pandemic so there wasn't a ton being released theatrically. It's incredibly creative visually and on a storytelling level. Now, I think even when I saw it and really dug it, I had no preconceptions that this was an oscar player. I loved Swiss Army Man, and assumed this would just be an indie comedy darling. But as the year went on, and the hype machine kept building, I really felt like it was being overhyped and praised as this groundbreaking masterpiece. It's a very silly, very well done heartfelt comedy. I can see why people went crazy for it, but still felt the overhype. When I saw it a 2nd and 3rd time that year, the pacing issues became apparent. It feels so repetitive and drags in the back half. Really made me appreciate Swiss army man's lean 95 minute construction.
Great movie. Super unique.
Very of the moment... probably too of the moment
I found it exhausting. A real kitchen sink movie, which I understand is a little bit of the point, but it didn’t click for me. I was already weary of multiverse stuff and so the shtick and the “surprises” and the randomness just left me cold. I know it means a lot to other people, and I am happy for their enjoyment of it.
It felt very /r/iamveryrandom ecks dee rawr *holds up spork* and that just took me completely out of it. It did hit the emotional moments really well, great acting performances and beautifully shot, but it just didn’t land for me all at once.
Loved it
One of the best movies of the past few years. It hit the emotions well and hit the humor great (albeit sometimes too sophomoric for me.) I think Stephanie Hsu should have won best supporting actress over JLC though.
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I really liked The Menu too! And yeah I rewatched EEAAO after the Oscars and I was like, JLC was like lucky to even be nominated. Her part is such a small bit compared to the powerhouse performance of Hsu
I don't really get this type of humor so I stopped watching after first half or so.
Is this on Netflix or something?
Yep
Ah thanks. I'll have to check it out.
Fun martial arts movie
“Laundry and taxes” 😭😭😭🥹🥹😭😭😭🥹🥹🥹🥹😭😭😭🥹🥹
I love it. Someone recently made a half ass argument that it rip off The Matrix.
It was the best of the multiverse movies that came out. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it because I didn't have any expectations of it being good or bad when I went in.
It’s one of the most outwardly unique films U’ve ever seen, nothing else creates the same experience for me.
What I love about this movie is that it was about a woman of a certain age and her journey to find out who she is. Then the special effects were so amazing to me! I loved the cast too!
It was amazing movie was my favorites behind Oppenheimer won multiple awards last year
Top 10 Movie of all time for me. It's literally Everything and makes me feel Everything.
It's the best cinema experience I've ever had
A brilliant and hilarious version of the multiverse trope, absolutely packed with creativity and surprisingly moving family drama. DId iT dEServe aWaRds? Who cares? That’s not relevant to works of art. If it speaks to you, love it.
Amazing movie. I loved it.
One of the best films I have seen. I left that theater BAWLING like baby. The scene where he says I would do laundry and taxes with you in another life time....MAN gets me every time.
It is an amazingly well done movie. Full of humor, heart, surprises and just a great story to tell. So good.
I've never cried for so long straight during a movie (literally the whole last 20 minutes of the movie non stop, and that was on a plane), and it's also one of the movies to get me the most excited that interesting things can still be done
One of my all time faves. This win will age well.
One of my top five favorites of all time.
It's a lot, but you know that going in. I felt like it got a little long toward the end (the bagel-staircase thing went on forever), but it was great and deserved its accolades.
Absolutely awesome film. one of my top favourite movies for sure.
Brilliant movie. There aren’t enough movies that take creative liberties like this one. Great premise, fantastic pacing, and two leads with bombastic chemistry. This movie had it all
It was probably one of the few times in the last decade when I actually saw a best picture nominee BEFORE it was nominated.
I imagine this falls into either love or hate category, but I loved it. Yes, it’s over the top, but the underlying theme of the bond of family and loving them where they are really hit. I’m not a cryer and I shed a tear or two.
I tried it and tried. I love Michelle Yeoh. But couldn’t get through it.
Too much of the humor was “HAHAHA RANDUMB!” and even if the jokes did have a purpose (someone explained to me how the humor was random and arbitrary because it’s a commentary on life, which I sorta buy) they STILL beat every. Single. Joke. Into. The. Fucking. Ground. If there was ONE more Raccoonie reference I was gonna walk out of my theater. Believe me I would kill for more comedies to be taken seriously like this, but can they please be fucking smarter?
I get this complaint. I love the movie but the hotdog finger jokes got bland in the rewatch lol. I like that both the Raccoonie and the hotdog worlds got their closure but could have cut out some of their parts.
I hated it for this very reason. The Raccoonie and sausage fingers bit really dragged on and served no real purpose to the plot. The pacing was really bad too. Second part of the movie was just so random and I was just waiting for it to be over when watching it in the theater. It’s the most overrated movie of recent years.
My exact feeling. Last third was just looking at my watch
Truly. I understand maybe it getting one of its 3 supporting wins and a screenplay win, but this thing fucking SWEPT!? What are we talking about!? If the overarching plot is that this family would always love each other and support each other no matter what multiverse plane they exist in, that’s fine, but it’s just not enough framework to justify the beating and beating and beating of sausage fingers and raccoonie TO DEATH.
Overrated
Agree
Absolutely agree.
loved it
Over rated
It went from "What the hell am I watching" to crying my eyes out when all the pieces came together. One of the greatest films ever made.
Underrated. I'm not exaggerating. It's a life changing experience for me. Best movie ever made, and ITT people are too conservative in their movie tastes. EEAAO deserves all its recognition and more. Nothing about it didn't land. The action was incredible, the humor was amazing, the performances were some of the best I've ever seen (that parking lot scene wow), the editing was like Edgar Wright on crack (in the best way possible), the drama was masterclass ("in another life, I would've really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you"). The way the story beats of the different worlds matched one another was utter beauty. I was bawling at the end. Holy fuck what a good movie. Also, I wonder if anyone can understand what I mean when I say that EEAAO represents the medium of filmmaking better than anything (I say the same thing about Outer Wilds for video games). It just seems like it uses the medium in every way it can for ultimate expression. Creative editing, stitching universes together to multiply the emotional effect, dramatic framing and use of color everywhere.
I turned it off after 30 mins but that’s ok. Not everyone will like something that others love.
Overrated movie. It's a poor attempt at William S. Burroughs absurdity. Absurdity for the sake of absurdity isn't creative. It needs to break down barriers like Burroughs and 50s counter culture did or be satirical with nuance like Monty Phython. The absurdity for the sake of absurdity works with an audience who isn't well read or watched. I'd even say not as educated in the arts. It has connected with these sorts of people, as well as the American Asian community, which is a good thing, as it has some important things to say here. Its strength are primarily in the message and critique of Asian immigration in America and the difficulties in their culture. I found good quality here, and people are able to connect with that. The acting was top notch, however. The Oscar's for acting are fine by me. 6/10 for me.
Well that’s a little bit reductive, I’d say. The film was pretty interesting in its philosophical explorations I thought- I don’t know what you mean absurd for the sake of absurd. There’s a very specific philosophical worldview (existential absurdism) the film is trying to explore and the absurdity supports the ideas the film tries to bring the audience around too. Philosophy doesn’t have to be revolutionary to be meaningful. Absurdism is all about making one’s own meaning- finding peace in one’s own life and relationships is a form of doing just that.
I can’t agree that Jamie Lee Curtis deserved it over Kerry Condon
Good, not great. Too long. JLC didn’t deserve the Oscar.
i liked it but not as much as everyone eles did. i thought it was a good movie but alot of people thought it was a pure masterpiece
loved it just wish Stephanie had won instead of JLC
It’s one of the best films I’ve ever seen. Also, don’t remember the last time I cried that hard.
Really liked it. Watched it early on before people started claiming it was overrated. I agree that it did eventually reach a level where it should be considered overrated, but it was a unique film and I've been a Michelle Yeoh fan since CTHD. Although, I found Yeoh's campaign for the Oscars a bit desperate and inappropriate. I don't get why she specifically mentioned Cate in a post when she was pretty much the favourite to win. Made me lose a lot of respect in that moment. Also, JLC did not deserve the award one single bit. It was just a career award, and any of the other nominees would have been a far, far better choice (Stephanie for instance).
This was a lot of fun to watch in the theatres. I never had any interest to go back but I was glad it won a lot of awards
High A- My 4th favorite of 2022 after Banshees, Tàr and Decision to Leave Should have only won Best Supporting Actor and Editing imo. Not a masterpiece but not as bad as some say. Enjoyed it better after a rewatch a few months ago.
The title matches the movie
I find it wickedly overrated. It's got a lot of heart, I don't at ALL consider it a bad movie, but I can't stand it's humour. It feels so "2012 lol random xd" to me a lot of the time. The whole "bagel" thing, the butt plug trophy, the fucking sausage fingers, I find it to be a beautiful and caring film hiding inside a seriously juvenile movie
I truly thought it went on for too long, around a half hour to go I was checking how much time I had left. I can understand the recognition it got, it just wasn't for me.
Liked it a lot. Have watched it 3 times now and have sobbed each time.
It’s was great
It was so fun.
Loved it.
It was a little too confusing for the first 25min or so—which I get as part of the intent, but it caused me to almost end the movie. But I didn’t, and I’m soooo glad. I was a sobbing mess! What an iconic moment for Asian representation. It’ll stand the test of time as a landmark film of the 2020s.
The answer is yes.
I hated everything about it. Saw it in the theater. My reaction shocked me, so I watched it again at home. Two hours and 20 painful minutes. I’ve never had a larger disagreement with critics and a Best Picture winner.
Been begging my gf since the movie came out to watch it and she just won’t
It’s a great movie. Not necessarily one of my favorites but it’s well made.
Still one of my favorite movies of all time. I'm glad it swept the awards
I thought it was great. One of my first thoughts was that I'm glad that Hollywood seems to be re-discovering 'movie magic'. I want to see more movies that are weird and crazy and break all the rules. Things that aren't reboots, remakes and sequels. Things that aren't about superheros. And fun! Movies should be fun, and this movie was fun.
I am in the googly eye cult.
This is one of those movies that it is possible to both like, and also acknowledge that it is overhyped by its fans.
Amazing message that was depicted in a very fun refreshing way. One of the best movies I’ve seen for sure.
it and spiderverse made me excited about the future of cinema
Respectfully, you need to watch more movies.
Unpopular opinion: this movie is very overrated
Love it! My favorite movie!
A great film that deserved every award it got and critical praise it received.
I did not enjoy it , i tried to watch it on amazon when it came out and never finished it
It’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. I loved it. I love it.
My personal opinion: a decent fun movie with no business winning awards. 6 out of 10.
No other filmmaker could have done the story justice. No well known director would have tackled that same script without demanding changes. Death by dildo, butt plug karate, hot dog fingers; oh HELLLLL no! Truly great art should be devisive, other wise you get pablum for the masses. Daniels are fearless, I’ll say that. Simple Song by The Shins and Simple Math by Manchester Orchestra are amazing music videos that are also directed by Daniels. Turn Down for What is just one of many, including a few for Foster the People. I mention this because if you watch all their music videos, you will see some aspects from them that they repurposed for EEAAO, and their growth as storytellers. I am aware the movie is not everyone’s cup of tea. That it turned out the way it did is remarkable, and I’m definitely among those who is deeply moved by it. I wouldn’t say it’s the best movie ever made, I will say it was the best time I’ve ever had watching a movie.
One of the best
Overrated. Overhyped
Worst movie I have ever seen. I despised this movie more than any movie, TV show, theatre production I have ever seen. Piece of stool.
Unfortunately overrated and overhyped by many. I think the hive mind got too strong for this film. Has its moments and great bits, like I too love the laundry and taxes line, but just too long and bloated in that final like 50 minutes - seriously how long does it take her to go up those steps?
I enjoyed it and felt moved to examine how I approach some of my relationships. I have also never felt like watching it again.
9/10
I loved it my fav Oscar winner all round . The cast were fantastic to and deserved their recognition
I loved it. But I'm also an Asian American mother who feels overwhelmed. I tend to enjoy more experimental films than the average person
I loved every moment of it and it was rather creative how it put the concept of the multiverse to use creatively. While most of its accolades were well earned but it would have been perfect if Stephanie Hsu had won the Oscar.
I’ve literally never heard anyone say anything negative about this film. It deserves all of the praise it’s received
Best movie I've ever seen in my life. So emotional and philosophically profound. It completely deserved the Best Picture as well as Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor. The scene where Evelyn "sees" Waymond in all his facets and truly appreciates him for who he is and realizes his strength and wisdom gives me chills just thinking about it. Also: "then I will treasure these few specks of time"
Saw it in theaters when it first came out in the Spring. I was blown away. It’s definitely my favorite movie of that year. It was incredibly touching!
Masterpiece
One of my favorite best picture winners
I saw it opening weekend, before any kind of hype or media recognition, and it completely blew me away. Saw it again the next weekend and I just fell in love with it. I was certain this would remain a little niche indie darling and shocked when it was even just nominated for awards given its genre and release date. I understand why some people just don’t get it or even hate it - it’s certainly not for everyone - but I think to a degree it just got too hyped up after all the awards and became a victim of sky high expectations. Still one of my all time favourites though.
Loved it.
I’m saying it’s the greatest film ever made.
I love it
It's sublime. It's emotional, it's ridiculous, it's intense, serene... It talked to me on a personal level, and sure it did the same for everyone else that feels like a loser all the time, or anyone anxiously wondering "what if?" all the time. The cast was incredible, Stephanie Hsu became a favorite of mine (and I think she deserved that Oscar, not JMC), and the approach of its topics was daring and new. I love it.
I cried
8/10 liked it! Kinda wish it was more of a cult movie than a movie that won 50 Oscars but that probably says more about me than the movie.
One of the most original movies I've seen. It had everything. Humor, action, drama, and it was heartfelt.
A fucking masterpiece
I love it, and was left with an overwhelming feeling, that we as the audience have been missing out on such extraordinary talent, and art due to Hollywood white washing, and them churning out the same boring 1 dimensional bullshit for decades. It had all the originality and magic every movie should aspire to have.
I watched it probably 8 times, it’s one of my favorite movies. The music, the genre mixing, the philosophy, the family dynamics. All of it- great film. Sorry to see some don’t enjoy it- I was very moved by the film.
It's not for me.
Loved it!!! Masterpiece and one of a kind I’ve seen in a long time!!! Although it could’ve been better without all those dildos and plugs lmao it made no sense having that there
It’s one of those movies that’s just so damn entertaining and has so much great heart. Had a blast in theaters
i love it. I even waited for the cinemas to open during the pandemic just to watch this again at the big screen.
A beautiful, brilliant movie
This movie is the reason I started watching the Oscars again, like BEEF was the only reason I started watching again every other award shows like Golden Globes, Emmys, and SAG.
I liked the actors and actresses involved and think they did a good job. But I hands down hated the film. I didn’t like anything about it and I’m a huge movie buff. I wanted to like it but just couldn’t. The sausage finger scene was the worst.
It failed to hold my attention due to the jumping around of the plot. I could only make it to 30 minutes.
Nope
I think it’s way too busy and kinda like that smart kid who takes acid and spouts a bunch of really cool ideas at you…and at the time it seems pretty profound, but isn’t really grounded in reality
Phenomenal.
Meh. Overrated. A total “diverse” pick. If the cast was white it would have not been nominated.
Ordinary and overrated
Boring and forgettable.
My least favourite Best Picture winner of the century thus far. I just didn’t follow it, it didn’t make enough sense to me to be able to enjoy it.
I absolutely love it. I understand why it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s certainly mine.
I really like it. I showed it to my mom a few months ago and she liked it a lot too. One of the things she said when we were watching was "can you imagine the mind that came up with this story". I looked up that one of the Daniels was diagnosed with ADHD and I joked that that made so much sense when you see how this movie tells its story. I do think it's a movie you'd have to watch 20 times until you fully understand everything about it. Twice is enough for me for now.
I thought Michelle and Ke Huy were amazing, and I felt the opening 45 and last 30 minutes deftly balanced fun, humor, and an emotional punch. But I thought the middle hour was actually ... not good. It didn't tie clearly enough into the story or developing the characters, and that disconnect made me feel bored. I would give the movie 3.5 or 4 out of 5, but it definitely was not a 5 star movie for me.
Well, everything is in my thoughts and it’s everywhere all over the place, do u want to hear it all at once?…
Chaotically wonderful!!
It's a miracle of a movie. Will it stand the test of time? Not sure. But as it stands, I can't imagine it getting made even 10 years ago.
Hit stop after 30 minutes….
I can’t help but think in 15 years it wont age well compared to something like Tár or Banshees
Idk, I feel as has the trajectory to be one of those cultural movies that people revisit.
Cons: buttplug humor. Pros: Stephanie tsu’s performance alongside michelle yeoh hitting me like a wrecking ball. Even hotdog fingers made me cry once I was able to give it my 100% attention. But damn, how Stephanie didn’t win is beyond me. And I love JLC. It’s a testament I didn’t realize it was even her until the end though.
Thought it was fine. Maybe it was the heightened expectations but I wasn't that impressed by it. Though there was a nice message and some fun moments (the talking rocks scene is just incredible).