I loved EEAAO because its theme, tone, and absurdity resonated with me and struck a perfect chord for something completely unique. However, it certainly gave off a vibe of polarizing, so I'm not surprised when I hear or read people didn't like it or downright hated it. It didn't feel like a movie made for mass appeal.
Trying to uplift the underlying theme of nihilism with complicated, enduring love and silliness is far from just a popcorn flick or something that could have been repurposed towards a kids movie.
I laughed, I cried, I hurled. It was a truly outstanding film that deserved the accolades it received.
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