All Is Lost

I like how the film started in the middle of the action without a long, drawn-out introduction. Also, my husband and I know a few people who think that because they have taken a course on sailing or because they sail around the harbor that they are experienced at sea. "All Is Lost" could be seen as a cautionary tale, but we found it suspenseful too.We interpreted the ending in 2 different ways which I will not discuss because it will ruin it for others.

I really enjoyed this movie. I will admit the lack of dialogue took some getting used to. I will also admit that a back story, would have added to the experience of watching the weathered Redford in his quiet fight for survival. While this flick was no nail biter, that left you on the edge of your seat, it did make you think. It brought to mind the beauty in solitude and the possibilities that sometimes lie within hopelessness. Definitely a pic better suited for the more celebral.

I gave this order 4 stars. It wasn't the seller's fault that this movie SUCKS. Do not waste your time or money watching it. Redford says only 2 words during the entire movie. The first word is a swear word. Horrible waste of time.

Good movie

Sailor unprepared for emergency and unfamiliar with the emergency equipment he had on the boat. Seemed depressed and ready to die just not sure how. I would have been talking to myself constantly - not a peep out of the only character. Atmospherics were great, very realistic - sad.

This is an adventure story that anyone that has an introspective side to themselves would enjoy. The character Robert Redford plays is hardy and resilient and smart/adaptable. Sailing alone across large bodies of water is very dangerous and one never knows what they are going to come across as they take on this challenge. Storms, malfunctions, boat damage to floating debris, shipping lanes where these giant ships pass through completely oblivious to anything around them if it is not on their radar, and even when it is, that assumes someone is reading the radar to identifying what is necessary to survive when the only thing you have to rely on is your creativity, problem solving skills and hope. Well acted, well done!

An incredible movie and an absolutely wonderful performance by Redford. Brings up all kinds of issues, man vs. nature, existence, with an ending that is especially thought provoking. Evokes memories of London's "To Build a Fire." Some of the same issues are covered in "Gravity" but I felt the aloneness aspect was much more effectively conveyed here. I like Sandra Bullock, and Gravity was a hard role I'm sure, but Redford accomplishes his task much more adeptly and without all the grunting that was so distracting in Gravity. The Academy should be ashamed for not GIVING him the Oscar for his performance, let alone not even nominating him. One of the best pictures of the year. Don't miss it.

This movie is brilliant. It lacks the Hollywood trappings of a hyper sexual plot, special effects, massive cast...and yet I was completely consumed with this film. There were few words spoken; they were not needed. Little music; it wasn't needed. Few special effects; it wasn't needed. No nudity, it wasn't needed. Sound effects were perfect. Robert Redford was incredible. I do not know another actor that could have pulled off this role. I could NOT pull myself away from this movie.I long for more movies on this level. I could go a lifetime without seeing another comic book hero movie.

The buzz about this film at Oscar time was that Robert Redford wasn't nominated for Best Actor. He should have been. This was a tour de force performance by Redford of a sailor facing a life-or-death situation. The rap against it was that there was almost no dialogue, but that is exactly what made the movie very good--a classic man against nature tale. It is a story of strength, resilience, and courage in the face of incredible odds. I think this will be remembered as once of Redford's best roles.

This is a beautiful piece of film making. The story begins somewhat abruptly without background so the viewer knows what brought about the situation in which Redford's character finds himself. Nevertheless, It soon becomes apparent that the movie is a study of how one man's strength - a study of how he confronts adverse, life-and-death situations, alone, at sea. I found myself asking, "Would I know to do that?" or "Would I be ABLE to do that?" if it were me. As a sometime techie, I found a few places where it just wouldn't happen or look like that. But hey: When I make my movie, it'll be perfect. Right?