The premise is honestly intriguing, even from the title itself. You have the multiverse theme, but the overall vibe seemed like the classic, American produced Asian film.
It starts out with Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) and her family managing their laundry business and preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Several issues come out to play, one with her husband, then something with her daughter, her father visiting them, plus another about their business and taxes.
The multiverse introduces itself when Evelyn gets into a daydream like trance while they were having a discussion with their IRS officer, Deirdre (Jamie Lee Curtis). Suddenly, she’s the chosen one to bring back the balance between universes because someone who discovered they could be all powerful tries to destroy all universes.
Towards the end, I understood why the multiverse was necessary. It’s usually the kind of thoughts people have about their life, the what ifs and the ‘nothing in this world matters’ kind.
In this movie, the what ifs are somehow addressed through the multiverses as it tackles through the characters personal issues. As usual, it boils down towards the contentment and appreciation of the life you’re already living in, in your own universe. There’s a lot of acceptance involved, which many find hard to do.
The movie is described as an absurd dramedy. It really is, which what makes it a unique film for the books.
I rate this movie an 8/10.
Live the life you LOVE 