Okay, let's be real. We've all been there, right?
That moment when you're scrolling through the internet, and a little voice whispers, "Everything Everywhere All At Once... free online... just a peek..."
The Siren Song of "Free"
Look, I'm not saying I've done it. I'm not not saying it either. Hypothetically speaking, though... it's tempting!
The promise of a mind-bending, award-winning movie, right there at your fingertips? For zero dollars?
Who wouldn't be tempted? It's like finding a twenty in your old jeans. A glorious, cinematic twenty!
My Unpopular Opinion (Maybe)
Here's where I might lose some of you. Ready? Everything Everywhere All At Once... it's a great movie, sure.
But... (gasp!) ...it's a little much, isn't it?
All those universes, the hot dog fingers, the talking raccoon? Sometimes, I just want a simple rom-com! Give me Meg Ryan baking a pie, not Michelle Yeoh fighting with a dildo-bat!
Don't get me wrong, Michelle Yeoh is a queen. A legend. I'd watch her read the phone book (if phone books still existed).
But sometimes, all that multiverse jumping made my head hurt. Like eating too much candy. Sweet at first, then... regret.
"Is it possible to watch something too much?" - Me, after my third viewing (hypothetically, of course).
And let's talk about the hype. Remember when everyone was talking about it? Everywhere you went, Everything Everywhere All At Once!
It was like the cinematic equivalent of that song you can't get out of your head. You love it, you hate it, you can't escape it.
The Guilt Trip
But, back to the "free online" thing. Even if you hypothetically found a free version... the guilt! Oh, the guilt!
Those poor filmmakers, the actors, the raccoon wrangler! They poured their hearts and souls into this movie.
And you're just... watching it on a sketchy website with pop-up ads for "male enhancement"?
It's like stealing a cookie from your grandma. You get the cookie, but at what cost?
The Better Way (Probably)
So, what's the answer? Pay for it, of course! Rent it. Buy it. Support the arts!
Or... wait for it to show up on a streaming service you already subscribe to. Patience is a virtue, right?
Besides, watching it on a big screen, with good sound, and without fear of your computer getting a virus is probably a better experience anyway.
Plus, no guilt! You can enjoy the hot dog fingers and the bagel everything without feeling like a cinematic pirate. It's a win-win!
And who knows, maybe you'll even appreciate it more when you're not worried about the FBI knocking down your door.
Just a thought. 😉
