I'm doing it again. I know I said I wouldn't, but, what're you gonna do?
We've reached another entry in my Top 10 list that I've already reviewed on the blog. And, we're also getting to the point where the process of counting down movies and writing individual reviews for each entry is taking way too long.
I've got cut corners somewhere.
So, I'm cutting them here, with Number Seven on my list: All is Lost. Instead of writing a brand-new review, refer you back to my original post and hope that you take the time to give it a read, if you haven't already. I will say a few things about this movie here and now, but, I'll keep it brief. Like I said, I'm cutting corners here, people.
All is Lost is an astounding piece of filmmaking, most notably because the degree of difficulty in putting together a movie like this without having it crash and burn. This is a story with one character, no real dialogue, and a barren setting. Yet, every shot and every movement of the camera draws you in and makes you care about the outcome.
It's a testament to the talent of director J.C. Chandor and to the star power of Robert Redford that this movie not only works, but works so incredibly well.
Now, I've read a few pieces trying to interpret the movie. One even said that they thought that All is Lost is a metaphor for the financial crisis. I don't know about all that. I suppose I'd have to see it again to fully grasp what it's trying to say.
But, you don't need any metaphors to enjoy this movie. On its most basic level, it's a visceral, primal story about human survival, one that never ceases to amaze.
Read my original review here.
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