I missed the last few MCU multiverse projects, but it does seem that this film is a step above the standard method used to deploy the multiverse concept, with much more at stake, and greater weight to the storytelling style. After a while, though, I thought the special effects and bizarre visuals were distracting, and I left the theater rather annoyed. But perhaps I should give it a second viewing.
My big question is, why is the multiverse experiencing a resurgence of popularity as a storytelling device? If you and your readers are interested, I had a good conversation on Twitter regarding that point, you can find it here: https://twitter.com/william_collen/status/1524391621646815232
I must confess I also have not seen the latest MCU films. I don't care much for them any more. That's why I qualified my opinion with, "that I have seen." Maybe the MCU films are better. I doubt it.
Marvel is superficial. "Everything Everywhere" is deep. Like "Bioshock: Infinite," the multiverse concept plays a role in the development of the characters, rather than just being there for visual effects and convoluted story lines. "Bioshock" deals with freewill and the kinds of persons we can become if circumstances were different. "Everything Everywhere" deals with meaninglessness.
Speaking of visuals, I loved them in this film. Well, there is no accounting for taste. I only had a problem with the crude humor that came out of left field about half way through. But I can't imagine how the film would have been without it, so I'm letting it pass.
I don't have twitter. Perhaps I should, but my mental health might not withstand it so perhaps not. Please feel free to send those involved in your multiverse discussion to this post. They can leave comments or email me.
To answer your big question, it's due to Marvel. They have always used it in their comics. Now that the movies have brought them to the mainstream the larger public has taken an interest.
Thanks for the comment. I was thinking about starting a thread on this topic and doing a review of "Bioshock: Infinite" because I think it be relevant, and that game is a work of art.
I missed the last few MCU multiverse projects, but it does seem that this film is a step above the standard method used to deploy the multiverse concept, with much more at stake, and greater weight to the storytelling style. After a while, though, I thought the special effects and bizarre visuals were distracting, and I left the theater rather annoyed. But perhaps I should give it a second viewing.
My big question is, why is the multiverse experiencing a resurgence of popularity as a storytelling device? If you and your readers are interested, I had a good conversation on Twitter regarding that point, you can find it here: https://twitter.com/william_collen/status/1524391621646815232
I must confess I also have not seen the latest MCU films. I don't care much for them any more. That's why I qualified my opinion with, "that I have seen." Maybe the MCU films are better. I doubt it.
Marvel is superficial. "Everything Everywhere" is deep. Like "Bioshock: Infinite," the multiverse concept plays a role in the development of the characters, rather than just being there for visual effects and convoluted story lines. "Bioshock" deals with freewill and the kinds of persons we can become if circumstances were different. "Everything Everywhere" deals with meaninglessness.
Speaking of visuals, I loved them in this film. Well, there is no accounting for taste. I only had a problem with the crude humor that came out of left field about half way through. But I can't imagine how the film would have been without it, so I'm letting it pass.
I don't have twitter. Perhaps I should, but my mental health might not withstand it so perhaps not. Please feel free to send those involved in your multiverse discussion to this post. They can leave comments or email me.
To answer your big question, it's due to Marvel. They have always used it in their comics. Now that the movies have brought them to the mainstream the larger public has taken an interest.
Thanks for the comment. I was thinking about starting a thread on this topic and doing a review of "Bioshock: Infinite" because I think it be relevant, and that game is a work of art.