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Topics: Film and TV, Oscars
Anish Vij
It really is hard to not get hyped about this film, just from title alone.
Everything Everywhere All At Once, which was released last year in 2022, has very much so delivered on all fronts as reports have suggested it's become the most awarded movie of all time.
The blockbuster sci-fi hit follows character Evelyn Wang, a Chinese-American immigrant who is on a quest to connect with parallel universe versions of herself to stop a powerful being from destroying the multiverse. Watch the epic trailer below:
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The absurdist, multiversal comedy-drama is directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who have already bagged a bunch of awards across the Golden Globes, Critics Choice and beyond.
And now, they're taking over the Oscars.
In terms of cast, we get to see Stephanie Hsu play Evelyn's daughter Joy, as well as the multiverse-jumping Jobu Tupaki in the action adventure.
Jamie Lee Curtis also takes on the role as IRS inspector Deirdre Beaubeirdre.
Both of them are up for the 2023 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for their performances.
However, Stephanie and Jamie Lee are up against Angela Bassett for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Hong Chau for The Whale and Kerry Condon for The Banshees of Inisherin.
The film itself is nominated for Best Picture, alongside All Quiet on the Western Front, Avatar: The Way Of Water, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, Triangle of Sadness and Women Talking.
Meanwhile, Ke Huy Quan is up for Best Supporting Actor, for his portrayal of Evelyn's husband Waymond Wang.
He is up against both Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan for The Banshees of Inisherin, Judd Hirsh for The Fabelmans, and Brian Tyree Henry for Causeway.
Let's not forget Michelle Yeoh, who has been nominated for Best Actress for her portrayal of lead character Evelyn Quan Wang.
Amid all these nominations, the film has reportedly overtaken Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King and is now the world’s most-awarded movie ever.
In total, they have been nominated in 11 categories at the 95th Academy Awards, which take place this weekend (March 12).
According to IGN's math, if every single nomination and award was counted, Everything Everywhere All At Once would still beat Return Of The King when it comes to awards (138 to 127) and nominations (295 to 189).
So, there you have it.
In a review of the film, NME wrote: “By weaving together so much action, drama, comedy, sci-fi and general invention, directing duo Daniels repeatedly set high bars for their movie to clear.”