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You Can See Everything

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Praised for layered, unsettling form and revealing portrayal of Holmes; critics call it deceptive and say the final third is too long.

Praised for layered, unsettling form and revealing portrayal of Holmes; critics call it deceptive and say the final third is too long.

69 people gave an opinion

recommend it
39
criticize it
30
approval share
57%
Each figure is one person. RecommendsCriticizes

Recommended in 2 of 13 months

  1. November 2025: not recommended
  2. December 2025: not recommended
  3. January 2026: not recommended
  4. February 2026: not recommended
  5. March 2026: not recommended
  6. April 2026: not recommended
  7. May 2026: not recommended
  8. June 2026: not recommended
  9. July 2026: not recommended
  10. August 2026: not recommended
  11. September 2026: recommended
  12. October 2026: recommended
  13. November 2026: not recommended (month in progress)

Why it doesn’t carry the badge

  • 39 people recommend itNeeds 10 or more, met.
  • 1.3 recommenders for every criticNeeds 2 to 1 or better, not met.
  • Recommended in 2 of 13 monthsNeeds 4 or more, not met.

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What people say about it

The reasons people give, with the number of comments that give each one. Open a reason to read what they said.

Why people recommend it

Each mark is one comment

  • Layered form that rewards close thought

    “the richness of the film comes about because the filmmakers are actively inviting the user to consider the multiple layers of perspective”

    Comment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “A triumphant, riveting, and continually shape-shifting piece of creative non-fiction”

    Comment from 8 Sep 2026 in “Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes Doc Met with Shock and Awe at Secret Screening”

    “It's a real mind game, but I think it's representative of Holmes because of that.”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”
  • Engrossing, riveting and a wild ride

    “I thought it was quite engrossing, and I am glad that I hadn't seen any real spoilers”

    Comment from 21 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “A triumphant, riveting, and continually shape-shifting piece of creative non-fiction”

    Comment from 8 Sep 2026 in “Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes Doc Met with Shock and Awe at Secret Screening”

    “This was one of the most engrossing theatrical experiences I have ever had”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”
  • Reveals Holmes's manipulation starkly

    “He just hung around and asked really direct and obvious questions and you watched her and her husband squirm and lie.”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “It shows starkly just how manipulative she is, in a way nothing else I've read or watched about her has done.”

    Comment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”
  • Unsettling mood and striking score

    “a soundtrack that almost cartoonishly conveys 'unsettling' and 'eerie.'”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “I thought the score was actually quite fun.”

    Comment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

What people warn about

Each mark is one comment

  • Presented as sincere but deceptive

    “being deceptive about what you're reporting. This was the Derren Brown version of a documentary.”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “was/is being marketed as must-watch documentary, and with no reference to the book bad blood”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “it's promoted as an inside & sincere look at Holmes, when it's really just the Ali G schtick”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”
  • Final third and Seyfried role unnecessary

    “Bringing Amanda Seyfried in as a primary character was unnecessary as was the entire third hour of this movie.”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “This inclusion of Seyfried in this manner ruined for me any chance of this film feeling like a”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “I agree with those who say that excising the final third would've made it tighter.”

    Comment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”
  • Blurs fact and fiction

    “The film is by Nathan Fielder, who specializes in fake situations and fake documentaries.”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “I never know if what I see and hear is real or some flavor (if not entirely) acting.”

    Comment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

    “It really is hard to watch the movie, and come to any solid conclusions.”

    Comment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

Other documentary films people recommend

The four most recommended other documentary films, with the same counts for each, so you can compare like for like. The tick on each bar marks the 2 to 1 line the badge needs.

You Can See Everything compared with 4 alternatives
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What people said

40 of the 78 comments that mention it, newest first. Each links to the original comment.

“in which we meet Elizabeth Holmes' father, who worked for a subsidiary of Enron”

RecommendsComment from 27 Oct 2026 in “US designates helium as a critical material”

“I thought it was quite engrossing, and I am glad that I hadn't seen any real spoilers”

RecommendsComment from 21 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

CriticizesComment from 21 Oct 2026 in “I wish you didn't want to see Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary”

“It shows starkly just how manipulative she is, in a way nothing else I've read or watched about her has done.”

RecommendsComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“The film is far more sympathetic to Holmes than you might anticipate.”

RecommendsComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“It really is hard to watch the movie, and come to any solid conclusions.”

MixedComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“You Can see Everything, on the other hand is a masterpiece.”

RecommendsComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“the richness of the film comes about because the filmmakers are actively inviting the user to consider the multiple layers of perspective”

RecommendsComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“it kind of transcends "documentary" as a genre”

MixedComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“I expect this to live up to the level of quality of other work from Fielder”

RecommendsComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“I agree with those who say that excising the final third would've made it tighter.”

MixedComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“I thought the score was actually quite fun.”

RecommendsComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“it is an interesting twist to have an actor who portrayed a public figure actually interact with that figure”

RecommendsComment from 19 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“it's all in the presentation and form of everything that went on”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“This was one of the most engrossing theatrical experiences I have ever had”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“it's promoted as an inside & sincere look at Holmes, when it's really just the Ali G schtick”

CriticizesComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“a soundtrack that almost cartoonishly conveys 'unsettling' and 'eerie.'”

MixedComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“there's a valid point (not well reinforced) on how cinematography / photography can compel a perspective”

MixedComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“Billy asking for the money to sign the appearance/likeness contract seems to have derailed Lance and Nathan's original intention for the movie”

MixedComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“It's a real mind game, but I think it's representative of Holmes because of that.”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“Bringing Amanda Seyfried in as a primary character was unnecessary as was the entire third hour of this movie.”

CriticizesComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“This inclusion of Seyfried in this manner ruined for me any chance of this film feeling like a”

CriticizesComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“So I don't think the point of the movie is as simple as”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“I do think it was a phenomenal documentary.”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“It was very unique and not like anything I have seen before.”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“The film is by Nathan Fielder, who specializes in fake situations and fake documentaries.”

CriticizesComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“I never know if what I see and hear is real or some flavor (if not entirely) acting.”

CriticizesComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“It's a worthy movie, plays with form, true to Fielder's style.”

MixedComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“was/is being marketed as must-watch documentary, and with no reference to the book bad blood”

CriticizesComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“being deceptive about what you're reporting. This was the Derren Brown version of a documentary.”

CriticizesComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“He just hung around and asked really direct and obvious questions and you watched her and her husband squirm and lie.”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“The movie is a wild ride.”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“Go with a friend and you can spend hours picking apart the layers.”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“Its a very well put together movie that makes you question everything thats happening”

RecommendsComment from 18 Oct 2026 in “The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” is deceiving”

“I'm actually very excited to see Nathan Fielder's take on this genre of unhinged drama.”

RecommendsComment from 28 Sep 2026 in “Musk, the Movie”

“A triumphant, riveting, and continually shape-shifting piece of creative non-fiction”

RecommendsComment from 8 Sep 2026 in “Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes Doc Met with Shock and Awe at Secret Screening”

“Perfect encapsulation of his unique brand of humor.”

RecommendsComment from 7 Sep 2026 in “'You Can See Everything' Review: Nathan Fielder's Doc About Elizabeth Holmes”

“So simple but so communicative and almost gave me goosebumps, very well made.”

RecommendsComment from 7 Sep 2026 in “'You Can See Everything' Review: Nathan Fielder's Doc About Elizabeth Holmes”

“it’s a one-of-a-kind reality-TV-as-hangout-movie psychodrama circus”

MixedComment from 7 Sep 2026 in “'You Can See Everything' Review: Nathan Fielder's Doc About Elizabeth Holmes”

“This trailer was so good that I would have been fully prepared to watch a 2 hour dramatised mockumentary about Theranos.”

RecommendsComment from 7 Sep 2026 in “'You Can See Everything' Review: Nathan Fielder's Doc About Elizabeth Holmes”

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