Everything. Everywhere. All at Once

How Daniels’ movie feels, and what it means, to a first time viewer and a fourth. Plenty of spoilers. Read only after you watch it.

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert won enormous accolades for their 2022 film Everything Everywhere All at Once. On the surface, the film depicts one of two basic themes, depending on what catches your attention.

It’s either about a middle aged couple finding creative ways to get through a very difficult and stressful season of life—running a business, ca…