Based on 238 votes and 85 reviews.
All Is Lost is a beautiful film. I'll just say it. It was like a mix of Gravity, Life of Pi and Cast Away all mashed into an incredible cinematic masterpiece. The cinematography was breathtaking, with some scenes under the water. There is barely any dialogue at all. Like, Robert Redford said literally a few sentences throughout an hour and 45 minutes. Speaking about Robert Redford, wow. He was incredible. If he doesn't get a Best Actor nomination, I will go nuts. He held this entire movie, and made it incredibly realistic. We know absolutely nothing about his character. We don't even know his name. I love this fact, because it makes him more relatable. He could be anybody. The story is
Very exciting.
So quiet you could hear a pin drop. So captivating that you can't believe it's over. An Oscar-worthy performance.
Chandor loads this little, minimal movie to the gunwales, so even if it feels a little thin for the duration, the content sinks in and lingers. We’re forced to ponder the meaning of the ending, and whether we’re better off in a state of denial, or surrendering to the black abyss.
Wow survival for Robert Redford
Even though Robert Redford is the only person acting with few words, his character in the movie to survive against all odds is incredible. My 9-year old daughter finds the finale so humorous the most and so do I. Unexpected turn of event indeed!
It was an interesting idea for a movie but very dull to watch.
The star power of Robert Redford carries the movie onward even without use of ongoing dialogue. A testament to great acting as he maintains the audience's interest because he makes it all seem real and natural on the screen. A couple of humorous moments. Well done.
It's very compelling and very well made with effects.
Man versus nature. Man trying to survive the ocean's elements. Redford's performance is reflected on screen as he deals with one adversity after another.