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Review of You Can See Everything

Charlie reviews You Can See Everything, a three-hour documentary about Elizabeth Holmes made by Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim, and A24. The filmmakers document Holmes’s home life with her partner, Billy, during the 34 days before she goes to prison, then continue following the story after her incarceration.

Charlie says the film is beautifully shot, often funny, and so absorbing that its runtime flies by. What surprises him most is its strange blend of comedy and serious questions. In one memorable scene, Nathan shows Holmes the “Who’s on First?” comedy routine and asks what she found funny. Her answers leave both Nathan and the audience wondering whether she genuinely misses the point or is carefully playing a role.

Charlie still believes Holmes was manipulative and responsible for the Theranos fraud. But the film repeatedly raises an unnerving question: How much does she understand, and what is she pretending not to know?

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After Holmes goes to prison, the focus shifts to Billy, whom Charlie describes as bizarre and seemingly cartoonish. Billy says he has power of attorney, claims to control Holmes’s social media account and image, and discusses using her likeness—including AI-generated versions—for profit. He also promotes her innocence with billboards featuring a photo she had previously said she hated.

These details raise the documentary’s central mystery: Is Billy acting behind Holmes’s back, or is this part of a plan she knows about? A financial deal between Billy and the filmmakers further complicates questions of trust and authenticity.

The film offers no neat answer. Charlie says it leaves viewers debating how much is genuine, how much is performance, and what Holmes really knows. He calls it one of the year’s best films and says it will stay with him.

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Charlie (the reviewer), Nathan Fielder, Elizabeth Holmes, Billy Evans, Lance Oppenheim, and Ryan.