You Can See Everything secretly contains one of the year's best performances

The movie You Can See Everything, when watched for the second time, leaves viewers on the edge of their seats as Amanda Seyfried appears on screen, sitting next to Nathan Fielder, watching footage of her previous performance as Elizabeth Holmes. As Seyfried witnesses the reactions of the real Holmes, her expression is marked by a mix of emotions, including tears and uncertainty, as she remarks, "I love that scene."

Fielder and co-director Lance Oppenheim, known for their fascination with everyday human performance, have created a film that explores the thin line between manipulators and actors, and the power of performance. The film delves into Holmes' life, her imprisonment, and the question of whether she is the most manipulative person alive.

Seyfried's portrayal of Holmes is convincing, fooling the audience into believing the moments are real. Seyfried's defense of her earlier scenes and her admission of defensiveness reveal her complex feelings towards the character she played. As the film unfolds, Seyfried becomes Fielder's partner and co-conspirator in reenactments, capturing new insights into Holmes' life beyond the media interviews.

Seyfried's performance, now more mature, resonates with the truth of Holmes herself. You Can See Everything is a film that not only examines the performance of an unknowable character but also confronts the question of manipulation and control in a deeply personal way.