Everything, Everything

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: May 19, 2017

5.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 53 Ratings

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GreatMartinMay 22, 2017

“The target audiences are teenage girls”, “A date movie”, “The young love audience will swoon”, “Was once called a woman’s movie or a tear jerker”---call “Everything, Everything” whatever you want but I really like young love stories,“The target audiences are teenage girls”, “A date movie”, “The young love audience will swoon”, “Was once called a woman’s movie or a tear jerker”---call “Everything, Everything” whatever you want but I really like young love stories, especially when there is an illness involved!

Maddy Whittier, played by Amandla Stenberg, has SCID, severe combined immunodeficiency, which means she cannot go out of her germ free house, has an all day nurse Carla, played by Ana de la Requera and her mother, played by Anika Noni Rose, is a doctor who takes over from Carla when she gets home.

Not that you would be surprised but a new family moves in next door and Olly, played by Nick Robinson, just as Maddy is about to become 18, his age too. From their talking through windows, texting, his being told about her disease and coming to understanding it to their trusting each other and Maddy’s imagination the time comes for her to take her first step out into the world where she isn’t suppose to go.

Along the way we learn that Olly has an abusive father, Maddy lost her father and brother in a car accident many years before and the fact that Maddy is Black and Olly is White is just a given and has nothing to do with two youngsters falling n love for the first time.

About 50 minutes into the movie Maddy takes her first step out of the house and if you want to see what happens in the remaining 46 minutes go see the movie.

Director Stella Meghie, along with screenwriter J. Mills Goodloe, embrace the teenage romance hitting all the right marks, even when there are emotional moments that could be used to manipulate the audience. They concentrate on the romance aspect ignoring the racial, doesn’t matter, difference, briefly mention the Olly’s abusive father and even make the ‘see it coming’ last 20 minutes acceptable.

Nick Robinson is always dressed in black while Amandla Stenberg basically wears white after falling in love she is in an array of colors and they always complement each other in feelings though have opposite ideas of what love is, or should be, but they are a believable couple throughout the movie.

I’ve always liked Anika Noni Rose and have enjoyed her journey from being a singer on Broadway to becoming an actress in films and on television. Ana de la Requera is a Mexican actress who is new to me and made enough of an impression that I will look forward to seeing her in more films.

If you are a ‘softie’ like me and believe in love, especially first young love, go see “Everything, Everything”.… Expand

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ash2Aug 20, 2017

Everything Everything is a fresh take on a young romance story. It revolves around the harsh barriers in the teens' relationship that they must overcome - a forbidden romance with a twist. The actors and script are convincing, and althoughEverything Everything is a fresh take on a young romance story. It revolves around the harsh barriers in the teens' relationship that they must overcome - a forbidden romance with a twist. The actors and script are convincing, and although the plot is not the most realistic (nor relatble), their relationship really is. Be prepared for some awkward flirting scenes - after all, she's never been outside.… Expand

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BeccaGDec 26, 2018

Predictable plot, wooden acting and absolutely no point. The film lacks genuine emotion and the audience begs for the love interests to actually act like they love each other. Waste of time and money.

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woodlandspiritsAug 18, 2017

I'm so happy for the beautiful work the director did on this adaptation! I read the book already have some time and knew very well that they would focus on 95% romance. The actors' choice was almost perfect for me, I was already imaginingI'm so happy for the beautiful work the director did on this adaptation! I read the book already have some time and knew very well that they would focus on 95% romance. The actors' choice was almost perfect for me, I was already imagining Amandla doing Maddy from the first chapter of the book! (I'm serious :p)

The soundtrack was the second thing I loved the most in this movie, it just fit so perfectly with the scenes, and gave the film a more relaxed air that I did not find in the book.

To finish this little review, I was simply delighted by the credit scenes to have the illustrations that are present in the pages of the book!… Expand

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BrianMcCriticAug 20, 2017

There's a good idea of a film inside this glass disaster. Some scenes and ideas give you a glimmer of what this film could be. The problem is the film's weighed down by plot holes and an absurd ending. D

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EpicLadySpongeMay 19, 2017

Before you watch this film, please be aware that "Everything, Everything" may not have everything you are looking for. Okay, now that's out of the way. If you're into romance and are totally looking for a film to watch, this is for you.Before you watch this film, please be aware that "Everything, Everything" may not have everything you are looking for. Okay, now that's out of the way. If you're into romance and are totally looking for a film to watch, this is for you. Otherwise, wait or watch other movies released now.… Expand

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Taliarenee18May 24, 2017

"Everything, Everything" was everything and more that a YA film could bring to the table. The main characters had wonderful chemistry, the soundtrack was beautiful, and what's not to love about romance?? This movie wasn't even just about the"Everything, Everything" was everything and more that a YA film could bring to the table. The main characters had wonderful chemistry, the soundtrack was beautiful, and what's not to love about romance?? This movie wasn't even just about the main characters romance, but it showed how black girls can be loved too.… Expand

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JyroJyroOct 2, 2017

Despite being inferior to the novel that it is based upon, there is a definite display of creative ingenuity within the screenplay at times (e.g. the recurring astronaut metaphor). Unfortunately, it is the cringe-worthy lack of chemistryDespite being inferior to the novel that it is based upon, there is a definite display of creative ingenuity within the screenplay at times (e.g. the recurring astronaut metaphor). Unfortunately, it is the cringe-worthy lack of chemistry between the two leads that is most frustrating, along with the total implausibility of the final 30 minutes.… Expand

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Compi24May 24, 2017

The teens and other YA fanatics may get one helluva kick out of the emotionally manipulative antics on display in "Everything, Everything," but for the more active moviegoers and other mature crowd members, things might come off as a bit oldThe teens and other YA fanatics may get one helluva kick out of the emotionally manipulative antics on display in "Everything, Everything," but for the more active moviegoers and other mature crowd members, things might come off as a bit old hat. But, if I'm being honest, even though the film closely resembles whatever the lovechild would be between "The Fault In Our Stars" and "The Space Between Us," it at least has enough of an earnest drive to it to get me through its 96-minute running time. The likable leads and occasionally creative stylistic twist also help in rendering this mostly by-the-numbers romantic drama into the ranks of competency, even with the slightly clumsy third act in mind. Definitely not my cup of tea, but not an ultimately regrettable watch either.… Expand