The MCU could learn a lot from Everything Everywhere All at Once

The MCU could learn a lot from Everything Everywhere All at Once

Photo: A24
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Sometimes a title says it all.
The final entry in our drop-down list of the best movies of 2022, Everything everywhere all at once is a delicious potpourri of genres, from brotherly comedy to generational drama. It begins with a relatively simple plot: Can a mother and daughter learn to appreciate their conflicting worldviews? But instead of taking the most direct route from point A to point B, All Directors The Daniels scribble their way around the map, stretching the journey through a more human and relatable multiverse than the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Instead of a superhero, we follow a mid-IRS audited laundromat owner. Instead of a multiverse of madness, we get a multiverse of sadness (sorry, we can’t help it) as a mother tries to tear down what she perceives to be her daughter’s nihilism. Instead of an action movie devoid of sex and romance, we get a fight scene in which the men derive their power from improvised butt plugs, and a story about the deep power of love.
Here’s Tasha Robinson on what makes it the multiverse masterpiece of our time:
“Even in a multiverse of endless possibilities, it’s unlikely we’ll ever see a movie like this again. But at the same time, it means every moment of Everywhere is an exciting unknown. It’s impossible to predict where a Daniels project will go at any given time: up a character’s ass or in their wildest dreams. Sometimes it’s both at the same time.
It’s fun to keep up to date with the MCU, like watching a juggler add more and more balls to his performance until it seems impossible that so much can be stopped from crashing to the ground. But for all the attention the MCU creators are giving to the story, they seem to be less and less interested in why they’re telling these stories. What do they have to say beyond the occasional nod to real-world issues? Everything everywhere all at once could be accused of trying to say too much. But frankly, we’ll take this over the alternative.
If you’re comfortable going to the theater, the movie has our full-throated recommendation. And if you’re not comfortable walking into the nearest cineplex, that’s okay, too. We’ve curated our five favorite movies starring Everywhere starring Michelle Yeoh. All are available on streaming services from the comfort of your home!
A final note: whether or not you watch Everything everywhere all at once, you should read our interview with the legendary and prolific James Hong, who once again gives an unforgettable performance in the film. At 93, Hong is still doing some of his best work.
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The MCU could learn a lot from Everything Everywhere All at Once

Photo: A24
Polygon Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter that informs you of the best content to watch, play and read. We wanted to share the launch number to give you a taste of things to come. Let our group of editorial experts simplify your projects — subscribe here!
Sometimes a title says it all.
The final entry in our drop-down list of the best movies of 2022, Everything everywhere all at once is a delicious potpourri of genres, from brotherly comedy to generational drama. It begins with a relatively simple plot: Can a mother and daughter learn to appreciate their conflicting worldviews? But instead of taking the most direct route from point A to point B, All Directors The Daniels scribble their way around the map, stretching the journey through a more human and relatable multiverse than the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Instead of a superhero, we follow a mid-IRS audited laundromat owner. Instead of a multiverse of madness, we get a multiverse of sadness (sorry, we can’t help it) as a mother tries to tear down what she perceives to be her daughter’s nihilism. Instead of an action movie devoid of sex and romance, we get a fight scene in which the men derive their power from improvised butt plugs, and a story about the deep power of love.
Here’s Tasha Robinson on what makes it the multiverse masterpiece of our time:
“Even in a multiverse of endless possibilities, it’s unlikely we’ll ever see a movie like this again. But at the same time, it means every moment of Everywhere is an exciting unknown. It’s impossible to predict where a Daniels project will go at any given time: up a character’s ass or in their wildest dreams. Sometimes it’s both at the same time.
It’s fun to keep up to date with the MCU, like watching a juggler add more and more balls to his performance until it seems impossible that so much can be stopped from crashing to the ground. But for all the attention the MCU creators are giving to the story, they seem to be less and less interested in why they’re telling these stories. What do they have to say beyond the occasional nod to real-world issues? Everything everywhere all at once could be accused of trying to say too much. But frankly, we’ll take this over the alternative.
If you’re comfortable going to the theater, the movie has our full-throated recommendation. And if you’re not comfortable walking into the nearest cineplex, that’s okay, too. We’ve curated our five favorite movies starring Everywhere starring Michelle Yeoh. All are available on streaming services from the comfort of your home!
A final note: whether or not you watch Everything everywhere all at once, you should read our interview with the legendary and prolific James Hong, who once again gives an unforgettable performance in the film. At 93, Hong is still doing some of his best work.
Patch Notes
Polygon’s newsletter will make your weekend fun and relaxing! New numbers come out every Friday night.
Click to subscribe

This week on YouTube | “BioShock Infinite‘s Bread Boy went viral on Twitter in February, so we asked developer Gwen Frey to comment on exactly how she made this king of breadcrumbs. The reasons why the Bread Boy exists in the Burial at Sea DLC point to the weird and specific issues the developers have to overcome every day. Gwen is now hard at work on a satirical puzzle game called lab ratwith his own studio.
Four stories to read

Image: MAPPA
Attack on Titan Showed the Industry How Big Anime Could Get | Following the “surprise” announcement of yet another expansion to its “final” season, it appears that The attack of the Titans may never end. That might be for the best, as the series has come to embody much of the anime industry, for better and for worse.
Nickelodeon created a plan for the fandom in the early 2000s | Before social media consumed our lives, The N’s community site connected a generation of teenagers deeply online.
New Wonder Woman book has to be seen to be believed | They hid photos in photos!
Elden Ring is my new favorite adaptation of Alice in Wonderland | We collected many moments in Ring of Elden which match the text of Lewis Carroll’s iconic story. Eat your heart, American McGee.
Three things to watch out for

Image: Primordial Images
Sonic 2 in theaters | It’s better than the first Sonic movie. Will you remember the story in a week? Probably not.
Ambulance in theaters | You may have heard Michael Bay say less than loving things about some of the CGI in this movie. Well, we spoke with the director, and he clarified what he meant. “We did very little CGI for this movie,” Bay said. “There are some really good ones and then there are a few shots where I’m like, ‘I wish I had more time’, whatever. There’s some really good work [in this movie]. I’ve always had really good CGI. […] But yeah, there are a lot of real explosions, real car crashes, real stuff. Frankly, that last sentence is all we really need from most Bay movies anyway.
19 Great Comedies You Can Stream Right Now | We promise you’ll find something new and awesome on this list, which includes overlooked gems like Tampopo alongside genre-benders like army of darkness.
Plus, everything new in streaming!
Three games to play

Image: Three bees
Perfect tides | Polygon recommends | Millennials are finally old enough to write autobiographical video games about the life of an emo teenager in the early 2000s. Here’s your chance to experience (or relive) the magic and terror of logging into AOL Instant Messenger on a dial-up modem. Created by Meredith Gran (the author of the online comic Octopus Pie) and his studio Three Bees, Perfect tides is both moving and disappointing. Available on the Windows PC and macOS.
Norco (again!) | Alright, we’ve had enough time to complete this fantastic point-and-click adventure and now we can’t stop talking about it. We’ve added it to our drop-down list of the best games of 2022. We could fill the newsletter with things we love about the game, but for now let’s focus on two big details. First, norcoThe mind map mechanic is a great narrative tool that makes this stellar sci-fi adventure relatively easy to follow. And second, norco understands that smartphones can harm us as much as they help us. Available on Windows PC and MacOS.
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Unfortunately, we didn’t receive the review code until the day the game was released. Reviewers who got access to the new Star Wars game in advance were generally positive. You can also read our reports on the studio’s problems with a major crisis. Available on nintendo switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5windows computer, Xbox Oneand Xbox series X.
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cellar door games
The Legacy of Thieves | Rogue Legacy 2 will leave Early Access and get a full release later this month. It’s a good time to catch up with the original. Studio Cellar Door Games has updated The Legacy of Thieves a bit since its release, so the 2013 rogue-like still looks fresh in 2022. Available for free on the Epic Games Store from April 7 to April 14.
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