It angers me that racism deprived the world of decades of work by a gifted actor like Ke Huy Quan. I'm hoping this film's success leads to more diverse roles, not just for Asian actors (though definitely for them), but for great actors of all backgrounds.
Yes thank you for this! I grew up watching Asian films from all the different cultures, so I know they’re incredibly talented and worth watching. I’m glad other people are recognizing the sheer amount of talent throughout Asia and the US.
@@oliverliu5065 Quan was born on August 20, 1971, in Saigon, South Vietnam (present-day Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) to Vietnamese parents of Chinese descent. He is Vietnamese American of Han Chinese (specifically from the Chinese Hoa minority from Vietnam) ancestry. The Hoa people are Vietnamese people of full or partial Han Chinese ancestry, mostly deriving their recent ancestral heritage from the 18th century, especially from southern Chinese provinces. They are an ethnic minority group in Vietnam and a part of the overseas Chinese community in Southeast Asia. They may also be called "Chinese-Vietnamese" or "Chinese people living in/from Vietnam" by the Vietnamese and Chinese diaspora and by Overseas Vietnamese. The Hoa's native language is Cantonese, not Mandarin.
I’d say my favorite part of the film is the In Another Life scene where rich Waymond, despite him and Evelyn being successful, tells her he’d rather live a worse life with her than a better one without her. The reminder that all that glitters is not gold. Even if life is meaningless, it’s the connections we make and the experiences and emotions we share that make life worth living. Positive or negative, the future and our lives will change, and that gamble of nature is thrilling. The way we feel, the way we touch, the way we love. To live little by little, each day as it comes with the ones we love is enough.
I'm so thankful for Ke Huy Quan in this movie and his portrayal of an asian man with dignity & depth. He's that family member that sometimes can frustrate you, didn't "get it" no matter how hard you explained, just seemingly got things wrong at the worst time. Behind it all was a hard-working, strong & loving man giving his best. Looking at Waymond in the movie I see my uncles, I see my father & I see me.
I've been looking for Asian people talking about this movie! I'm an Asian Australia and damn, this movie hit me so fucking hard. Definitely glad to see representation in regards to discussion though coming from people like you. It's a film that was important to me and clearly and important to Asian people in general so it's cathartic to hear similar experiences coming from our community.
My Australian friend, don't embrace the American concept of race. The American concept of an Asian race began with a Japanese American activist Yuji Ichioka in 1968 as a political block out of fear that East Asian minorities were losing out in the face of the black political identity in the Civil Rights movement. Ichioka never imagined that white America would embrace the idea of an Asian race as it was only ever meant to be used for the purposes of political representation. Asian is not a race, it's a political block. By embracing this ignorant American concept of a "Asian" race, your appealing to the ignorance of white people who find it easy just to lump people together based on phenotypes.
@@zeitgeistx5239 Yes, Asians are not a monolith and I know that the category of Asian doesn't make sense for some people, especially outside of America, but the fact is that I live in America, where there are reasons to identify and build community around being Asian. To reduce it to appealing to ignorance of white people and lumping people together, doesn't acknowledge how this word has truly been meaningful for people like myself in building community with others.
Even though the majority of UA-cam reviewers on EEAAO may be White males, the majority of them have been enthusiastic about this film because of of its heart felt acting and universal themes. Most Asian dominant cast movies don't connect or appeal across so many types of people - once they actually watch this movie. When a movie like this can make White, black, Latino and Asian people who watch it, all luv it equally - that's a truly special thing. BTW, I'm Asian American.
Yeah I'm glad it's found success with a wide audience! It is interesting to think about what makes this have broad appeal vs other films, like Turning Red where some people who weren't Asian said they didn't get it or couldn't relate.
@@amylimereads the challenge with Asian dominant cast/themes with movies like Shang Chi or Turning Red is they rely on tropes like martial arts, dragons or red pandas and try to exoticize our Asian culture. Yes, there was martial arts in EEAAO, but the movie at its core was not about martial arts or turning into a giant red panda for that matter. It was just about an ordinary Asian immigrant woman who finds out that even though she could have been so successful in different realities, ultimately she accepted her shortcomings and discovered there was strength in self acceptance, while fighting to keep her family and business from falling apart. As we all get older, pretty much all of us will have regrets and wonder if our life would be better if we had made different decisions earlier in our lives. This is a lot easier to relate to than transforming into a giant animal whenever you are angry or upset. Also, there are just so many layers to EEAAO, so you can relate to it in many ways. I watched the movie twice - once with an Asian American friend, and the second time with my spouse who is a White male. Both of them enjoyed the movie very much but for different reasons. I personally cried both times I watched the movie because the story touched me in so many levels because I'm an immigrant, I'm Asian American and I'm gay. Despite the sheer ludicrous audacity of the movie, it was just so grounded with human experiences and emotion, that so many people like me, you, my spouse, and UA-camrs could not help but relate to this movie in a way they never will with Turning Red or Shang Chi.
@@rjhemedes Yeah that's a good point! Shang Chi and Turning Red didn't come off exoticizing to me but I can see how they could be. I agree that the themes and characters in EEAAO feel more grounded and could resonate with more people. Lots of different things to latch on to!
I like how they didn't demonize the main character for being brass or her husband for being sweet' or their relationship issues, and turned it into a more 'let's understand eachother and grow' thing
AVC: Asian storytellers are having a big moment right now in Hollywood. MY: I hope this is not just a moment. We are here to stay. I never saw that interview so I'm so glad you shared this! Loved your thoughts on this movie. Thank you for sharing. Great video!
Having struggled as an Asian-American actor in the '90s, I cannot overstate how much I appreciate Ke Huy Quan's return to acting -- it feels like discovering buried treasure! Now that I'm a writer, I'm looking to improve representation, not for virtue-signal points, but to tell a great story in which we all feel seen.
Yes! He is an amazing actor! I'm curious, if you don't mind me asking, whether your struggles with acting led you to become a writer and doing something off screen, like the trajectory Ke Huy Quan had to take?
@@amylimereads Hi Amy, I was writing long before I took up acting. My introverted nature made acting as a career even more difficult, on top of the lack of good roles. But acting is great preparation for script writing. Like Quan, I'd consider a return to acting, but I prefer to stay focused on storytelling. And here we see the result of honing a script to perfection!
I feel like this film was the perfect example of how representation should be done. Not just having a race or culture as a thin veneer, but really embracing it and its flaws - warts and all. As someone who's fluent in English, proficient enough in Mandarin Chinese, and understands bits of Cantonese, it was nice seeing dialogue that is a mishmash, or 'rojak' in Singlish slang, of the different languages. Hearing Evelyn speak in a Malaysian English accent hit hard, since as a Singaporean the accent is very similar, and the lines that were written hit close to home. I feel like I relate to Joy in the sense that Singapore is being heavily influenced by western culture and values, and as a bi male I'm in a similar position to Joy. I've dealt with concepts and themes like nihilism and suicidal intent, which the film handles with sufficient levity but also sufficient respect. This film made me laugh hard out loud, and this film made me ugly cry. It's the only film that's been able to do both. Kudos to the Daniels. I'm very glad that this film exists. Crazy Rich Asians was not good asian representation.
Agreed, embracing flaws really made this film hit hard! The mishmash of languages is interesting. I love how it brings in the cultural backgrounds of the actors. Thanks for sharing your thoughts as a Singaporean!
@@amylimereads i just wanna add, the way that Ke Huy Quan speaks Mandarin Chinese changes based on which version of Waymond hes playing. The "prime" Waymond, or the one we are introduced to first, tends to emote in a very American way, which is why I found his accent weird at first, and it makes sense since he's acclimated (more so than Evelyn) to living in America. Contrast this with Kung-fu Universe Waymond, who speaks with a more recognizable "traditional" accent. Kuy He himself is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, English (and a whole buncha others), so it's not an issue of a Vietnamese actor having to learn Chinese for this film. It's truly a testament to his acting that most people will miss.
I found you cuz i wanted and Asian American perspective! I would love for you to do more films with Asian Americans. Also a review of crying in hmart! Great job!
I've never left a comment on a UA-cam video before, but I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated your perspective, your sensitivity, your candour and your thoughtfulness. You have made me see things I would not have been able to see by myself - a truly valuable thing. And I loved the film!
I loved this movie and I felt represented in some many ways. I’m not Asian myself but I am a first generation immigrant that’s had to deal with trans generational trauma. I felt so seen.
Amy, THANKS for this wonderful review video. I went to watch Everything with your insights in mind, prepared tissues (per the mother-daughter trope), yet didn't expect to cry all over the third act. Non-stop. I would love to chat more with you on this film! As you pointed out, the use of "accented" English, Cantonese, and Mandarin was a (playful) nod to folks with multi-lingual upbringing. On this note, it was also interesting for me that Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan mostly communicate in "accented" Mandarin, which brought attention to the socio-historical sides of (East)Asian diaspora experience. As a Taiwanese and a big fan of 90s HongKong movies, it was exciting to "get" the Daniels' homages to action HK films that I grew up with. On the romantic elements, I just loved how you draw connections between Everything and In the Mood for Love. So on spot! As for the tear-jerking Act 3, I found myself related to both mom and daughter, as Stephanie Hsu was not forced to re-present the "good girl" personality onscreen (quite the opposite!), but she asks Michelle Yeoh (along with Ke Huy Quan and James Hong, literally the whole family "line") to let her go. I echo your comment, I have been waiting for this film for too long. Thanks for sharing! Keep these amazing videos coming! : )
Aww thank you! It's interesting to hear how you connected with the film. The tears can't be avoided it seems! The Mandarin went over my head but I read that Michelle Yeoh speaks with a Malaysian inflection and Ke Huy Quan a Vietnamese one (if I remember correctly), so definitely a reflection of the diaspora. And I love In the Mood for Love so couldn't resist talking about it hehe
As a parent I very much relate to Evelyn’s character especially getting so focused in on responsibilities. I also have two children and I can see parts of joy in both of them. It’s such a beautiful movie
Michelle interview made me so emotional, I'm glad she got that opportunity to play a complex character, I'm unfamiliar to her work but it's great, and I love the much deserved support the film is getting, it was made with so much care and passion.
As a Chinese American, from the bottom of my hearr, thank you for making this video. Like. Yeah. I appreciate the attention from all these youtubers. But a lot of these prople can't understand the film the way I do, specifically as a 2nd gen chinese america . One white male youTuber said that he felt like he was on cloud nine after watching this film. Like. I cried for an hour straight after this film and I just sat around envying Joy and wishing I was her and my mom would understand me (and my queerness). Another group of Chinese ameican men commented about how it wasn't too much of an Asian American film because a lot of the backstage crew was not Asian American. And like. Idk. Kinda broke my heart a lil
Thank you for this comment :) I am with you and I totally understand seeing these contrasting reactions that you mentioned. Some people just have an enjoyable time with the movie and move on but for others that enjoyment is complicated by and informed by their experiences.
i was also surprised by all of the white male commentary - SO much was missed (obviously) because of language and cultural barriers. the nuance around cantonese and mandarin being spoken, complex relationships we have with our immigrant parents, asian american mental health… chefs kiss. thank you for making this ❤️
This was a great review! It's very insightful to hear your reaction to the film as a young Asian American and I'm glad you shared your opinion since like you said, there hadn't been too many reviews of this film from that perspective. I'm half Filipino, but I feel like there are many attitudes in regards to family that carry over between Asian cultures, so this movie reminded me a lot of the large part of my youth spent at my Grandma's house, and even now how we're trying to care for my Aunts and Uncles as they age. Definitely going to check out your recommendations video!
@@amylimereads Yeah, having that extra layer of relatability really does help to deepen the movie watching experience and make them feel more real. Please keep up the great work!
I’ve been looking for Asian American reactions to this movie and some others. I’m really getting a little tired of only hearing from white men on UA-cam about Asian American issues. Their reviews are okay but in many cases there’s usually no real depth. Thank you for sharing your views!
Thank you for this! You had me tearing up with you at the end there…it’s LONG overdue for more legit and respectful Asian representation in our modern media and I’m so happy that this film was able to happen in our reality 🥰 Now to not stop and keep going with this mindset Hollywood and American audiences!
Good video. Thanks for sharing your perspective! The movie decimated me. I'm seeing it for the sixth time in the theater tomorrow. Crying and laughing every time.
I really enjoyed your perspective on the film! It is probably one of my favorite movies. It took me totally be surprise. Pop Culture Detective did two really good videos about the film. One focuses mostly one the Waymond character. I think you would enjoy what they have to say and their analysis. Good luck with your channel.
This movie made me feel everything. The face that I could go from laughing at some of the most ridiculously funny comedy to being in tears from the healing of the generational trauma or the way Waymond chooses to fight is such a powerful thing. It's not often that any kind of media comes around and can make you truly connect and feel such a variety of emotions. Easily my favorite movie of the year as well as in the small pantheon of incredible films that will stick with me for life.
So I'm chinese canadian and i went specifically hunting for a chinese analysis for this sort of solidarity but also because I wanted to see if I could find anyone touching on the inherent eastern philosophy of how dichotomy works in the movie. Gonna put the rest of this under the cut it gets..... long. Pls know I'm not an expert just a nerd with a lot of feelings. . . . . From what I've watched, films that do dichotomy are nearly always good versus evil in some way. Whether there's a just a central villain or evil to be defeated outside or inside of yourself, the solution is always in the conquer of it. But the format of this movie dares to suggest something beyond the battle, the different way to fight, and still win. A balance, a solution, a path......an enlightenment. It feels like a final culmination of decades of dripfed taoist philosophy in martial arts blockbusters that were, for so many years, the only way you could see an asian face on the bigscreen without being asked to mock it. Be like water. The truth outside fixed patterns. Dark within the light and light within the darkness. When Evelyn adapts Waymond's way of fighting it feels like the love letter to all of the above in Wuxia and in Hollywood Kung Fu, the taoist solution to the problem would of course be re-balance. If Jobu asks the question "If I have found everything else, the nothing in the centre must have the meaning I'm looking for, right? The void is the answer?" But in asking it, the story answers her that the meaning, the balance IS that within that void. Meaning DOES exist in the void because *we find and reach for it*. So if combatants seek violence, the way to re-balance and therefor to 'defeat' them is in Joy. In realigned spines, in found love, in joyful memory, even sexual discovery of the self. A kind of Qi theory channelled at the highest possible calibre. The aha moment at the crux of the young wuxia warrior's journey where he finally understands what the sifu has been trying to teach him all along. But then Joy yells to stop. And this is where we step beyond the first enlightenment. We progress past even the concept of balance as the final solution. Surpass the old master at the end of the film. Because taking charge Waymond's way was just step one. Recognizing the joy, the wisdom, the life led that he's brought her at that moment is what leads her to the path, but she then chooses to *listen* to Joy. Not just force a solution with the new tools that she's been given but to understand that in order to use them it can't be through the violence of making decisions for her family while ignoring what they actually have to say. It's the leap off the cliff, the game changer, the reason that SO many of us have yet to do a viewing without tear-blurred vision and a weird urge to call our moms. Because it's just SUCH a commonality of disconnect in the diaspora kid's life that even when making decisions for us that are actually good for us in the long run, it's almost never after listening and internalizing what we actually have to say. The rare supportive actor's mother is still done with some level of concerned bafflement that feels backhanded in a 'i don't actually believe in you but it's my duty to help you fulfill your dreams' kinda way. An underestimation I didn't realize I was living with. That simple act of listening and responding in kind has a fascinating parallel between breaking out of the cycles of generational trauma and the literal nirvana beyond samsara that Evelyn trapped herself in by continuing to run the wheel at any cost so long as it keeps moving. She breaks everything, and that is the solution to beginning to fix it. The thought process to ^ ALL of that as the plot is just. So inextricably Asian. At every step of the way. Dichotomies, journeys, enlightenment. I hope I've made sense with all this text, and that it's brought another dimension to your enjoyment of the movie. Anyways the other reasona I've left this MASSIVE comment at your doorstep is a) this has been jangling around my head for months and i needed to let it out b) im adhd as hell and c) im still awake at 7am take ur pick
It's really nice hearing your review of this film from the perspective of a Chinese American. That has indeed been missing from virtually all of the reviews here on YT. I can think of only one other Asian reviewer. (Is this the YT Algorithm's doing??) This film opened many doors with its storytelling, it's just so brilliant. Letting us look in on the private lives of a Chinese immigrant family, in a way that was unblinkingly honest, and real with the feels -this never happens in film! We are always shown an artificially amped-up version of life, something they think would sell us on seeing their film. But, it turns out, being real wins big. For us as viewers of the film, we got the gift of catharsis. Also all the viral word-of-mouth this film received that got it to over $100 mil. And let's not forget all the awards, now that awards season is upon us. It's been a mind blowing event. I've never felt so attached to a film, before this one. Thanks again for your review!
Yesssss girl. Calling out the UA-cam algorithm as it is!! I loved hearing your take on this. This honestly became my favourite movie of all time. While I can't fully comprehend the Asian American experience, this hit so many points for me being latin American and experiencing that generational trauma. Especially being a gay man defying what it means to be a "man" in the Mexican community, and to top off not being able to speak Spanish. But hearing the stories of all the actors and how much this movie meant for them to represent their community, especially in the face of current Asian hate, just ooooof.
Thanks so much :) It's lovely to hear how your personal experiences connected to the film as well! I'm glad that so many people have enjoyed this film and connected to it in their own way.
Thanks for making this video! I really loved this movie and was looking for fellow asians to give their thoughts on it. Thankfully I found your video! I hope more asians are represented on this platform as well!
That was beautiful and so are you! Watching the groundswell of love for this movie had me thinking that Hollywood should have trusted mainstream audiences long ago. As long as there is an amazing story, and great actors, audiences are perfectly deft enough to recognize and accept multiple languages, and an older female lead. People want to be entertained, to laugh, and cry. I loved about 1000 things about this movie but what I found truly inspirational, is that it features a Chinese American family with a gay daughter, but the movie wasn't about being an immigrant or the struggles of young LGBTQ people. That is true representation-the movie would not be the same without the Wang family and their culture, because, as you said, they are complex, fully realized characters, not just 'examples'. I also adore how special the movie is to so many millions of people. Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert are such hilarious, kind geniuses. Can't wait for what they do next..
I really appreciate your review from an Asian American perspective! You bring great insight and shed light on what this film means culturally and universally. I agree that this film is more than just a moment. Thank you for making this video!
Everything Everywhere All at Once is therapeutic! Nice observation. It is not a preachy movie, it is just perfect story telling, it moves, it develops wonderful characters that we empathize with their situations quickly. That the movie is so heartfelt and deep at the same time as being wildly entertaining is a rare achievement for a Hollywood movie. Nice video, and nice thoughts on Everything, a movie that has really made an impact on many people.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I thought the movie was amazing. Definitely appreciated you mentioning how the film has the characters switching between English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. My Cantonese is much, much better than my Mandarin thanks to my parents speaking it at home so I appreciate it whenever I hear it spoken on the screen even if I still have to sometimes read the subtitles.
I really appreciate your point about language in the film. During the tax office scene, when Deirdre accuses Evelyn of gross negligence and Evelyn doesn't understand the meaning, I initially thought she was only pretending not to understand to deflect the conversation. It seemed in character for her. But then, in the other dimension, she asks Alpha Waymond what 'gross negligence' means, because she genuinely didn't know. It made me pause and seriously reexamine my biases. I consider myself a progressive, but I had never even considered that it was perfectly reasonable that someone could live in America for 20+ years and not know what 'negligence' means. Because even a lot of native speakers probably wouldn't be able to tell me what it meant if I asked.
I loved your commentary, I wish there was more of it! I would like to hear your reactions to the plot of the movie too, there's so much to react to in this film. Thank you for your voice and insight!
Thank you thank you THANK YOU for uploading this. I got so many white dudes in my feed running off at the mouth, and it's like, "Son, go browse the craft beer aisle. Amy got this." As a 54-year-old Asian American, it's kinda shocking that I had to wait over half a century to see the movie I was born to see. It's not just the greatest movie of 2022, it's the greatest movie ever made. It's deeply emotional, not just because "No matter what, I still want to be here with you. I will always, always, want to be here with you" is the second greatest quote in movie history, only topped by, "Then I will cherish these few specks of time." This movie is profoundly emotional for Asian Americans because it even happened. My mother grew up in Hawaii during WW2 when it was a de facto internment camp and then moved to the mainland when anti-Japanese hysteria was very much a thing. Of course, she never spoke of it because that's not what good Asian mothers did back then. They assimilated, collapsed their identities for survival, and let all that pain sit inside them. That Everything Everywhere is unapologetically Asian American is like seeing in color for the first time. That conceptualization of the multiverse IS the AAPI experience. Asian but not Asian. American but not American. This is something white people will never understand because they've been seeing themselves on screen since they sucked in their first breath. I'm proud of you for putting this up because God knows every ounce of societal pressure is telling you not to make waves. F that. We need more AAPI voices, especially in film criticism-or books, music, etc. You're like a refreshing drink of water on a hot day and all my other options are lukewarm milk.
It’s irritating and kind of ironic that the top video reviews on EEAAO are white mens take on this film. I am glad that their praising this movie and giving it the recognition it greatly deserves. But as a queer Asian American (whose already seen this movie 3 times in theater), I’d just love to hear more Asian voices on how this movie touched them like it did me.
I was on the lookout for more asian UA-camrs to talk about this movie and finally scrolled long enough to find yours. And what a great one it is. As a Filipino American, I too have been waiting for a movie like this for so long. I enjoyed listening to you ramble :)
Amy, why am I crying watching your video? I've seen EEAAO once in the Clapham Picturehouse cinema here in London on 20 March 2023. I was more than 1½ hrs into the film when I realized that the family were Chinese heritage. I'm a WASP, except I'm a Born Again Atheist so scratch the Protestant nonsense. I'm a San Franciscan who grew up 19 miles down the Peninsula in Burlingame. There were only two Asian families in Burlingame, one Chinese and one Japanese. There were/are no black people. It's not overtly racist, but every human being is racist to a degree. EEAAO is more than a pioneer, it's much more than a movie film. It's a masterwork of humanity. EEAAO will be discussed and taught at film school as long as there are movies. Ke Huy Quan IS Waymond. He said many times that the part was written for him. I cried and wept as I laughed through this masterwork because I am Waymond also. Bless you for doing this video and for commenting on EEAAO. As China overtakes the USA as the most powerful empire on Earth, we must remember that we sapiens will soon be extinct and gone forever with the dinosaurs only unlike them we could have prevented Mother nature and evolution making us self destruct. Global Heating Climate Emergency is our end. The profound message of EEAAO is "We must be kind". Sapiens rejects and refuses that. I am part of the solution not part of the problem, but I alone cannot save the Earth. But I can be kind. I fight evil with kindness and I accept the consequences. After all I'm a creative artist and serious high art musician. No one respects or appreciates or acknowledges these two things other than as a "trivial pursuit". The Love of my life rejected me but in another life I just wanted to do laundry and taxes with her. I hope she is moved by EEAAO and that it changes her life and the healing begins. Thank you again for your contribution.
Saw it just last night; it was a delight. I too came in blank minded. It just got better and better as it went. Funny twist, my Chinese wife did not like it.
Thank you! I majored in film studies but I'm a bit rusty with analysis since I've been out of school for awhile. I'm glad you liked this! I was nervous about posting this video but nice comments like these make me feel like I need to make more :)
I've seen all of those white guys talk about EEAAO, it was hilarious when you said that 😂but watching your take on the film was really precious :) What kind of books do you discuss? Going to subscribe now
Unfortunately, I still think that it’s still a moment in Hollywood for us Asians, because time and time again, for so many years it’s always been White People and Black People always getting the roles in Hollywood and really never any Asians…because we apparently don’t have the “look”. Plus, I’m not really a huge fan of Hollywood either, because they always treated Asians like a 2nd or 3rd Class Citizen. That said, I really HOPE and WISH THAT I’M WRONG. 🤞🤞🤞
Because discussion about a movie should not be dominated by any one group, especially when that group cannot speak to some of the life experiences addressed by the movie.
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It angers me that racism deprived the world of decades of work by a gifted actor like Ke Huy Quan. I'm hoping this film's success leads to more diverse roles, not just for Asian actors (though definitely for them), but for great actors of all backgrounds.
Yes definitely, I'm excited to see what he comes out with next! Also here's to hoping for continued growth on the diversity front!
Yes thank you for this! I grew up watching Asian films from all the different cultures, so I know they’re incredibly talented and worth watching. I’m glad other people are recognizing the sheer amount of talent throughout Asia and the US.
Me too! He is a true genius.
The irony is he is not Chinese, so I had to read the subtitles to understand his Chinese.
@@oliverliu5065 Quan was born on August 20, 1971, in Saigon, South Vietnam (present-day Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) to Vietnamese parents of Chinese descent. He is Vietnamese American of Han Chinese (specifically from the Chinese Hoa minority from Vietnam) ancestry. The Hoa people are Vietnamese people of full or partial Han Chinese ancestry, mostly deriving their recent ancestral heritage from the 18th century, especially from southern Chinese provinces. They are an ethnic minority group in Vietnam and a part of the overseas Chinese community in Southeast Asia. They may also be called "Chinese-Vietnamese" or "Chinese people living in/from Vietnam" by the Vietnamese and Chinese diaspora and by Overseas Vietnamese. The Hoa's native language is Cantonese, not Mandarin.
I’d say my favorite part of the film is the In Another Life scene where rich Waymond, despite him and Evelyn being successful, tells her he’d rather live a worse life with her than a better one without her. The reminder that all that glitters is not gold. Even if life is meaningless, it’s the connections we make and the experiences and emotions we share that make life worth living. Positive or negative, the future and our lives will change, and that gamble of nature is thrilling. The way we feel, the way we touch, the way we love. To live little by little, each day as it comes with the ones we love is enough.
That's a beautiful scene, one of my favorites too!
That's an homage to Wong Kar Wai's In The Mood for Love.
I'm so thankful for Ke Huy Quan in this movie and his portrayal of an asian man with dignity & depth. He's that family member that sometimes can frustrate you, didn't "get it" no matter how hard you explained, just seemingly got things wrong at the worst time. Behind it all was a hard-working, strong & loving man giving his best. Looking at Waymond in the movie I see my uncles, I see my father & I see me.
Agreed! Dignity and depth is a great way to put it :)
I've been looking for Asian people talking about this movie! I'm an Asian Australia and damn, this movie hit me so fucking hard. Definitely glad to see representation in regards to discussion though coming from people like you. It's a film that was important to me and clearly and important to Asian people in general so it's cathartic to hear similar experiences coming from our community.
I'm glad you found my video and it's nice to hear from an Asian Australian! Yes this one definitely hit hard!!
My Australian friend, don't embrace the American concept of race. The American concept of an Asian race began with a Japanese American activist Yuji Ichioka in 1968 as a political block out of fear that East Asian minorities were losing out in the face of the black political identity in the Civil Rights movement. Ichioka never imagined that white America would embrace the idea of an Asian race as it was only ever meant to be used for the purposes of political representation. Asian is not a race, it's a political block. By embracing this ignorant American concept of a "Asian" race, your appealing to the ignorance of white people who find it easy just to lump people together based on phenotypes.
@@zeitgeistx5239 Yes, Asians are not a monolith and I know that the category of Asian doesn't make sense for some people, especially outside of America, but the fact is that I live in America, where there are reasons to identify and build community around being Asian. To reduce it to appealing to ignorance of white people and lumping people together, doesn't acknowledge how this word has truly been meaningful for people like myself in building community with others.
Even though the majority of UA-cam reviewers on EEAAO may be White males, the majority of them have been enthusiastic about this film because of of its heart felt acting and universal themes. Most Asian dominant cast movies don't connect or appeal across so many types of people - once they actually watch this movie. When a movie like this can make White, black, Latino and Asian people who watch it, all luv it equally - that's a truly special thing. BTW, I'm Asian American.
Yeah I'm glad it's found success with a wide audience! It is interesting to think about what makes this have broad appeal vs other films, like Turning Red where some people who weren't Asian said they didn't get it or couldn't relate.
@@amylimereads the challenge with Asian dominant cast/themes with movies like Shang Chi or Turning Red is they rely on tropes like martial arts, dragons or red pandas and try to exoticize our Asian culture. Yes, there was martial arts in EEAAO, but the movie at its core was not about martial arts or turning into a giant red panda for that matter. It was just about an ordinary Asian immigrant woman who finds out that even though she could have been so successful in different realities, ultimately she accepted her shortcomings and discovered there was strength in self acceptance, while fighting to keep her family and business from falling apart. As we all get older, pretty much all of us will have regrets and wonder if our life would be better if we had made different decisions earlier in our lives. This is a lot easier to relate to than transforming into a giant animal whenever you are angry or upset. Also, there are just so many layers to EEAAO, so you can relate to it in many ways. I watched the movie twice - once with an Asian American friend, and the second time with my spouse who is a White male. Both of them enjoyed the movie very much but for different reasons. I personally cried both times I watched the movie because the story touched me in so many levels because I'm an immigrant, I'm Asian American and I'm gay. Despite the sheer ludicrous audacity of the movie, it was just so grounded with human experiences and emotion, that so many people like me, you, my spouse, and UA-camrs could not help but relate to this movie in a way they never will with Turning Red or Shang Chi.
@@rjhemedes Yeah that's a good point! Shang Chi and Turning Red didn't come off exoticizing to me but I can see how they could be. I agree that the themes and characters in EEAAO feel more grounded and could resonate with more people. Lots of different things to latch on to!
I like how they didn't demonize the main character for being brass or her husband for being sweet' or their relationship issues, and turned it into a more 'let's understand eachother and grow' thing
AVC: Asian storytellers are having a big moment right now in Hollywood.
MY: I hope this is not just a moment. We are here to stay.
I never saw that interview so I'm so glad you shared this! Loved your thoughts on this movie. Thank you for sharing. Great video!
Thank you! I found out about that interview because of the backlash it received. They have since edited the question haha
Having struggled as an Asian-American actor in the '90s, I cannot overstate how much I appreciate Ke Huy Quan's return to acting -- it feels like discovering buried treasure! Now that I'm a writer, I'm looking to improve representation, not for virtue-signal points, but to tell a great story in which we all feel seen.
Yes! He is an amazing actor! I'm curious, if you don't mind me asking, whether your struggles with acting led you to become a writer and doing something off screen, like the trajectory Ke Huy Quan had to take?
@@amylimereads Hi Amy, I was writing long before I took up acting. My introverted nature made acting as a career even more difficult, on top of the lack of good roles. But acting is great preparation for script writing. Like Quan, I'd consider a return to acting, but I prefer to stay focused on storytelling. And here we see the result of honing a script to perfection!
Thanks! Loved this movie. I'm Chinese American as well and we need more Asian reviewers on UA-cam.
Yes we definitely do!
The reason I clicked your video is because it’s one of the only ones I found from an Asian woman. Thank you for sharing your perspective
I feel like this film was the perfect example of how representation should be done. Not just having a race or culture as a thin veneer, but really embracing it and its flaws - warts and all. As someone who's fluent in English, proficient enough in Mandarin Chinese, and understands bits of Cantonese, it was nice seeing dialogue that is a mishmash, or 'rojak' in Singlish slang, of the different languages. Hearing Evelyn speak in a Malaysian English accent hit hard, since as a Singaporean the accent is very similar, and the lines that were written hit close to home.
I feel like I relate to Joy in the sense that Singapore is being heavily influenced by western culture and values, and as a bi male I'm in a similar position to Joy. I've dealt with concepts and themes like nihilism and suicidal intent, which the film handles with sufficient levity but also sufficient respect. This film made me laugh hard out loud, and this film made me ugly cry. It's the only film that's been able to do both. Kudos to the Daniels.
I'm very glad that this film exists. Crazy Rich Asians was not good asian representation.
Agreed, embracing flaws really made this film hit hard! The mishmash of languages is interesting. I love how it brings in the cultural backgrounds of the actors. Thanks for sharing your thoughts as a Singaporean!
@@amylimereads i just wanna add, the way that Ke Huy Quan speaks Mandarin Chinese changes based on which version of Waymond hes playing. The "prime" Waymond, or the one we are introduced to first, tends to emote in a very American way, which is why I found his accent weird at first, and it makes sense since he's acclimated (more so than Evelyn) to living in America. Contrast this with Kung-fu Universe Waymond, who speaks with a more recognizable "traditional" accent. Kuy He himself is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, English (and a whole buncha others), so it's not an issue of a Vietnamese actor having to learn Chinese for this film. It's truly a testament to his acting that most people will miss.
@@DualWieldFTW Ooh I'll need to pay attention to that on a rewatch, thanks!
@@amylimereads you're very welcome :)
I found you cuz i wanted and Asian American perspective! I would love for you to do more films with Asian Americans. Also a review of crying in hmart! Great job!
I've never left a comment on a UA-cam video before, but I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated your perspective, your sensitivity, your candour and your thoughtfulness. You have made me see things I would not have been able to see by myself - a truly valuable thing. And I loved the film!
That is the ultimate compliment! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment this. I'm glad my video was helpful!
I loved this movie and I felt represented in some many ways. I’m not Asian myself but I am a first generation immigrant that’s had to deal with trans generational trauma. I felt so seen.
Amy, THANKS for this wonderful review video. I went to watch Everything with your insights in mind, prepared tissues (per the mother-daughter trope), yet didn't expect to cry all over the third act. Non-stop. I would love to chat more with you on this film! As you pointed out, the use of "accented" English, Cantonese, and Mandarin was a (playful) nod to folks with multi-lingual upbringing. On this note, it was also interesting for me that Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan mostly communicate in "accented" Mandarin, which brought attention to the socio-historical sides of (East)Asian diaspora experience. As a Taiwanese and a big fan of 90s HongKong movies, it was exciting to "get" the Daniels' homages to action HK films that I grew up with. On the romantic elements, I just loved how you draw connections between Everything and In the Mood for Love. So on spot! As for the tear-jerking Act 3, I found myself related to both mom and daughter, as Stephanie Hsu was not forced to re-present the "good girl" personality onscreen (quite the opposite!), but she asks Michelle Yeoh (along with Ke Huy Quan and James Hong, literally the whole family "line") to let her go. I echo your comment, I have been waiting for this film for too long. Thanks for sharing! Keep these amazing videos coming! : )
Aww thank you! It's interesting to hear how you connected with the film. The tears can't be avoided it seems! The Mandarin went over my head but I read that Michelle Yeoh speaks with a Malaysian inflection and Ke Huy Quan a Vietnamese one (if I remember correctly), so definitely a reflection of the diaspora. And I love In the Mood for Love so couldn't resist talking about it hehe
As a parent I very much relate to Evelyn’s character especially getting so focused in on responsibilities. I also have two children and I can see parts of joy in both of them. It’s such a beautiful movie
Michelle interview made me so emotional, I'm glad she got that opportunity to play a complex character, I'm unfamiliar to her work but it's great, and I love the much deserved support the film is getting, it was made with so much care and passion.
As a Chinese American, from the bottom of my hearr, thank you for making this video. Like. Yeah. I appreciate the attention from all these youtubers. But a lot of these prople can't understand the film the way I do, specifically as a 2nd gen chinese america . One white male youTuber said that he felt like he was on cloud nine after watching this film. Like. I cried for an hour straight after this film and I just sat around envying Joy and wishing I was her and my mom would understand me (and my queerness). Another group of Chinese ameican men commented about how it wasn't too much of an Asian American film because a lot of the backstage crew was not Asian American. And like. Idk. Kinda broke my heart a lil
Thank you for this comment :) I am with you and I totally understand seeing these contrasting reactions that you mentioned. Some people just have an enjoyable time with the movie and move on but for others that enjoyment is complicated by and informed by their experiences.
Great review! Waymond was my favourite character as well, and Ke Huy Quan absolutely nailed the performance.
Yes! Thanks for this review! I was scrolling for a review specifically by an Asian UA-camr!
i was also surprised by all of the white male commentary - SO much was missed (obviously) because of language and cultural barriers. the nuance around cantonese and mandarin being spoken, complex relationships we have with our immigrant parents, asian american mental health… chefs kiss. thank you for making this ❤️
Love this comment, thank you! ❤️
This was a great review! It's very insightful to hear your reaction to the film as a young Asian American and I'm glad you shared your opinion since like you said, there hadn't been too many reviews of this film from that perspective. I'm half Filipino, but I feel like there are many attitudes in regards to family that carry over between Asian cultures, so this movie reminded me a lot of the large part of my youth spent at my Grandma's house, and even now how we're trying to care for my Aunts and Uncles as they age. Definitely going to check out your recommendations video!
Thank you so much! I totally agree with you. This is why I love watching Asian American movies!
@@amylimereads Yeah, having that extra layer of relatability really does help to deepen the movie watching experience and make them feel more real. Please keep up the great work!
Ok, now I’m crying! Wonderful insights!
Thank you!
I’ve been looking for Asian American reactions to this movie and some others. I’m really getting a little tired of only hearing from white men on UA-cam about Asian American issues. Their reviews are okay but in many cases there’s usually no real depth.
Thank you for sharing your views!
Thank you for this! You had me tearing up with you at the end there…it’s LONG overdue for more legit and respectful Asian representation in our modern media and I’m so happy that this film was able to happen in our reality 🥰 Now to not stop and keep going with this mindset Hollywood and American audiences!
Good video. Thanks for sharing your perspective! The movie decimated me. I'm seeing it for the sixth time in the theater tomorrow. Crying and laughing every time.
Thank you! Sounds like it has decimated a lot of people!
It's so, so, so good. I knew from the trailer that I'd like it; I did not expect to be crying for most of the third act.
It's already the best film of the year for me. I don't see anything else topping it.
Yes! I would love to see it win awards during awards season!
I really enjoyed your perspective on the film! It is probably one of my favorite movies. It took me totally be surprise. Pop Culture Detective did two really good videos about the film. One focuses mostly one the Waymond character. I think you would enjoy what they have to say and their analysis. Good luck with your channel.
This movie made me feel everything. The face that I could go from laughing at some of the most ridiculously funny comedy to being in tears from the healing of the generational trauma or the way Waymond chooses to fight is such a powerful thing. It's not often that any kind of media comes around and can make you truly connect and feel such a variety of emotions. Easily my favorite movie of the year as well as in the small pantheon of incredible films that will stick with me for life.
Thank you for the video. Was waiting for someone to really get into it and I loved to hear your thoughts and feelings about it.
Thank you!! ❤
So I'm chinese canadian and i went specifically hunting for a chinese analysis for this sort of solidarity but also because I wanted to see if I could find anyone touching on the inherent eastern philosophy of how dichotomy works in the movie. Gonna put the rest of this under the cut it gets..... long. Pls know I'm not an expert just a nerd with a lot of feelings.
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From what I've watched, films that do dichotomy are nearly always good versus evil in some way. Whether there's a just a central villain or evil to be defeated outside or inside of yourself, the solution is always in the conquer of it. But the format of this movie dares to suggest something beyond the battle, the different way to fight, and still win. A balance, a solution, a path......an enlightenment.
It feels like a final culmination of decades of dripfed taoist philosophy in martial arts blockbusters that were, for so many years, the only way you could see an asian face on the bigscreen without being asked to mock it.
Be like water. The truth outside fixed patterns. Dark within the light and light within the darkness.
When Evelyn adapts Waymond's way of fighting it feels like the love letter to all of the above in Wuxia and in Hollywood Kung Fu, the taoist solution to the problem would of course be re-balance. If Jobu asks the question "If I have found everything else, the nothing in the centre must have the meaning I'm looking for, right? The void is the answer?" But in asking it, the story answers her that the meaning, the balance IS that within that void. Meaning DOES exist in the void because *we find and reach for it*. So if combatants seek violence, the way to re-balance and therefor to 'defeat' them is in Joy. In realigned spines, in found love, in joyful memory, even sexual discovery of the self. A kind of Qi theory channelled at the highest possible calibre. The aha moment at the crux of the young wuxia warrior's journey where he finally understands what the sifu has been trying to teach him all along.
But then Joy yells to stop.
And this is where we step beyond the first enlightenment.
We progress past even the concept of balance as the final solution. Surpass the old master at the end of the film. Because taking charge Waymond's way was just step one. Recognizing the joy, the wisdom, the life led that he's brought her at that moment is what leads her to the path, but she then chooses to *listen* to Joy. Not just force a solution with the new tools that she's been given but to understand that in order to use them it can't be through the violence of making decisions for her family while ignoring what they actually have to say.
It's the leap off the cliff, the game changer, the reason that SO many of us have yet to do a viewing without tear-blurred vision and a weird urge to call our moms. Because it's just SUCH a commonality of disconnect in the diaspora kid's life that even when making decisions for us that are actually good for us in the long run, it's almost never after listening and internalizing what we actually have to say. The rare supportive actor's mother is still done with some level of concerned bafflement that feels backhanded in a 'i don't actually believe in you but it's my duty to help you fulfill your dreams' kinda way. An underestimation I didn't realize I was living with.
That simple act of listening and responding in kind has a fascinating parallel between breaking out of the cycles of generational trauma and the literal nirvana beyond samsara that Evelyn trapped herself in by continuing to run the wheel at any cost so long as it keeps moving. She breaks everything, and that is the solution to beginning to fix it.
The thought process to ^ ALL of that as the plot is just. So inextricably Asian. At every step of the way. Dichotomies, journeys, enlightenment. I hope I've made sense with all this text, and that it's brought another dimension to your enjoyment of the movie.
Anyways the other reasona I've left this MASSIVE comment at your doorstep is a) this has been jangling around my head for months and i needed to let it out b) im adhd as hell and c) im still awake at 7am take ur pick
It's really nice hearing your review of this film from the perspective of a Chinese American. That has indeed been missing from virtually all of the reviews here on YT. I can think of only one other Asian reviewer. (Is this the YT Algorithm's doing??)
This film opened many doors with its storytelling, it's just so brilliant. Letting us look in on the private lives of a Chinese immigrant family, in a way that was unblinkingly honest, and real with the feels -this never happens in film! We are always shown an artificially amped-up version of life, something they think would sell us on seeing their film. But, it turns out, being real wins big. For us as viewers of the film, we got the gift of catharsis. Also all the viral word-of-mouth this film received that got it to over $100 mil. And let's not forget all the awards, now that awards season is upon us. It's been a mind blowing event. I've never felt so attached to a film, before this one.
Thanks again for your review!
Yesssss girl. Calling out the UA-cam algorithm as it is!! I loved hearing your take on this. This honestly became my favourite movie of all time. While I can't fully comprehend the Asian American experience, this hit so many points for me being latin American and experiencing that generational trauma. Especially being a gay man defying what it means to be a "man" in the Mexican community, and to top off not being able to speak Spanish. But hearing the stories of all the actors and how much this movie meant for them to represent their community, especially in the face of current Asian hate, just ooooof.
Thanks so much :) It's lovely to hear how your personal experiences connected to the film as well! I'm glad that so many people have enjoyed this film and connected to it in their own way.
Thanks for making this video! I really loved this movie and was looking for fellow asians to give their thoughts on it. Thankfully I found your video! I hope more asians are represented on this platform as well!
Thanks for watching :) I'm glad you found my video! It's nice to know that people are looking for this kind of video and appreciating it.
That was beautiful and so are you! Watching the groundswell of love for this movie had me thinking that Hollywood should have trusted mainstream audiences long ago. As long as there is an amazing story, and great actors, audiences are perfectly deft enough to recognize and accept multiple languages, and an older female lead. People want to be entertained, to laugh, and cry. I loved about 1000 things about this movie but what I found truly inspirational, is that it features a Chinese American family with a gay daughter, but the movie wasn't about being an immigrant or the struggles of young LGBTQ people. That is true representation-the movie would not be the same without the Wang family and their culture, because, as you said, they are complex, fully realized characters, not just 'examples'. I also adore how special the movie is to so many millions of people. Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert are such hilarious, kind geniuses. Can't wait for what they do next..
I really appreciate your review from an Asian American perspective! You bring great insight and shed light on what this film means culturally and universally. I agree that this film is more than just a moment. Thank you for making this video!
Thank you for the kind words! :)
Everything Everywhere All at Once is therapeutic! Nice observation. It is not a preachy movie, it is just perfect story telling, it moves, it develops wonderful characters that we empathize with their situations quickly. That the movie is so heartfelt and deep at the same time as being wildly entertaining is a rare achievement for a Hollywood movie. Nice video, and nice thoughts on Everything, a movie that has really made an impact on many people.
Thank you! It's great to see all the love the movie is getting :)
@@amylimereads You're welcome. Yes. I wish it had even more people see it at the theater.
This is a beautiful movie. It touched my heart.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I thought the movie was amazing. Definitely appreciated you mentioning how the film has the characters switching between English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. My Cantonese is much, much better than my Mandarin thanks to my parents speaking it at home so I appreciate it whenever I hear it spoken on the screen even if I still have to sometimes read the subtitles.
I really appreciate your point about language in the film. During the tax office scene, when Deirdre accuses Evelyn of gross negligence and Evelyn doesn't understand the meaning, I initially thought she was only pretending not to understand to deflect the conversation. It seemed in character for her. But then, in the other dimension, she asks Alpha Waymond what 'gross negligence' means, because she genuinely didn't know. It made me pause and seriously reexamine my biases. I consider myself a progressive, but I had never even considered that it was perfectly reasonable that someone could live in America for 20+ years and not know what 'negligence' means. Because even a lot of native speakers probably wouldn't be able to tell me what it meant if I asked.
I loved your commentary, I wish there was more of it! I would like to hear your reactions to the plot of the movie too, there's so much to react to in this film. Thank you for your voice and insight!
Thank you! I'm not sure if I have much to say about the plot that hasn't been said but I appreciate the interest :)
This is the video I was looking for! I was getting so frustrated but I'm glad I found you in the end :)
Yay! I'm glad I could be here for you!!
Thank you thank you THANK YOU for uploading this. I got so many white dudes in my feed running off at the mouth, and it's like, "Son, go browse the craft beer aisle. Amy got this." As a 54-year-old Asian American, it's kinda shocking that I had to wait over half a century to see the movie I was born to see. It's not just the greatest movie of 2022, it's the greatest movie ever made.
It's deeply emotional, not just because "No matter what, I still want to be here with you. I will always, always, want to be here with you" is the second greatest quote in movie history, only topped by, "Then I will cherish these few specks of time." This movie is profoundly emotional for Asian Americans because it even happened.
My mother grew up in Hawaii during WW2 when it was a de facto internment camp and then moved to the mainland when anti-Japanese hysteria was very much a thing. Of course, she never spoke of it because that's not what good Asian mothers did back then. They assimilated, collapsed their identities for survival, and let all that pain sit inside them.
That Everything Everywhere is unapologetically Asian American is like seeing in color for the first time. That conceptualization of the multiverse IS the AAPI experience. Asian but not Asian. American but not American. This is something white people will never understand because they've been seeing themselves on screen since they sucked in their first breath.
I'm proud of you for putting this up because God knows every ounce of societal pressure is telling you not to make waves. F that. We need more AAPI voices, especially in film criticism-or books, music, etc. You're like a refreshing drink of water on a hot day and all my other options are lukewarm milk.
Thank you for taking up your space. Enjoyed listening to you.
Thanks for listening :)
I'm White/Vietnamese and I loved this movie.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I want this movie to win all Oscars
It’s irritating and kind of ironic that the top video reviews on EEAAO are white mens take on this film. I am glad that their praising this movie and giving it the recognition it greatly deserves. But as a queer Asian American (whose already seen this movie 3 times in theater), I’d just love to hear more Asian voices on how this movie touched them like it did me.
I was on the lookout for more asian UA-camrs to talk about this movie and finally scrolled long enough to find yours. And what a great one it is. As a Filipino American, I too have been waiting for a movie like this for so long. I enjoyed listening to you ramble :)
Thank you! This is so nice to hear. I'm glad you found my video, thanks for scrolling long enough haha :)
Wonderful. Thank you for your review.
Amy, why am I crying watching your video? I've seen EEAAO once in the Clapham Picturehouse cinema here in London on 20 March 2023. I was more than 1½ hrs into the film when I realized that the family were Chinese heritage. I'm a WASP, except I'm a Born Again Atheist so scratch the Protestant nonsense. I'm a San Franciscan who grew up 19 miles down the Peninsula in Burlingame. There were only two Asian families in Burlingame, one Chinese and one Japanese. There were/are no black people. It's not overtly racist, but every human being is racist to a degree. EEAAO is more than a pioneer, it's much more than a movie film. It's a masterwork of humanity. EEAAO will be discussed and taught at film school as long as there are movies. Ke Huy Quan IS Waymond. He said many times that the part was written for him. I cried and wept as I laughed through this masterwork because I am Waymond also. Bless you for doing this video and for commenting on EEAAO. As China overtakes the USA as the most powerful empire on Earth, we must remember that we sapiens will soon be extinct and gone forever with the dinosaurs only unlike them we could have prevented Mother nature and evolution making us self destruct. Global Heating Climate Emergency is our end. The profound message of EEAAO is "We must be kind". Sapiens rejects and refuses that. I am part of the solution not part of the problem, but I alone cannot save the Earth. But I can be kind. I fight evil with kindness and I accept the consequences. After all I'm a creative artist and serious high art musician. No one respects or appreciates or acknowledges these two things other than as a "trivial pursuit". The Love of my life rejected me but in another life I just wanted to do laundry and taxes with her. I hope she is moved by EEAAO and that it changes her life and the healing begins. Thank you again for your contribution.
This is great. We're looking forward to more videos from your channel. Thanks! 😁
Thank you so much :)
Great review and insights. You made very strong point a have not seen in and other reviews. Awsome.
I'm happy to hear that! Thank you for watching :)
This movie is a masterpiece
I also loved this film and looking forward to more of your movie reviews.
I'm happy to hear that and thank you!
Loved your review!
Thank you! :)
Omg, you made me cried.
🥲 thanks for watching!
Saw it just last night; it was a delight. I too came in blank minded. It just got better and better as it went. Funny twist, my Chinese wife did not like it.
Great review. Thanks for taking up space on these here internets :)
thanks!
excellent perspective cant wait to see more from you
thank you! :)
omg I loved this analysis are you a film critic because you should consider!
Thank you! I majored in film studies but I'm a bit rusty with analysis since I've been out of school for awhile. I'm glad you liked this! I was nervous about posting this video but nice comments like these make me feel like I need to make more :)
This was a wonderful video for a truly special movie. Well done :)
Thanks so much :)
I've seen all of those white guys talk about EEAAO, it was hilarious when you said that 😂but watching your take on the film was really precious :) What kind of books do you discuss? Going to subscribe now
10/10 this film
Unfortunately, I still think that it’s still a moment in Hollywood for us Asians, because time and time again, for so many years it’s always been White People and Black People always getting the roles in Hollywood and really never any Asians…because we apparently don’t have the “look”. Plus, I’m not really a huge fan of Hollywood either, because they always treated Asians like a 2nd or 3rd Class Citizen.
That said, I really HOPE and WISH THAT I’M WRONG. 🤞🤞🤞
I totally understand that too, like the progress could just disappear like it has before. But I hope that you're wrong too haha 🤞
Well said ❤
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Why is it sad that white dudes talk about the movie?
Because discussion about a movie should not be dominated by any one group, especially when that group cannot speak to some of the life experiences addressed by the movie.