#10 All is Lost

Ever wanted to be in a boat with Robert Redford for 2 hours? Then I have the movie for you!

Honestly the movie is breathtaking. He is all alone, so there is about 6 or so lines of dialog. However, the film takes long shots and lacks an overwhelming score that you hear so often in action packed movies. Instead, we see a man make sensible decisions in a difficult situation. This Man vs Nature tale shows that even when prepared things may not go the way you intended.

It is nice to see nature fully take control in this situation. Into the Wild is the last survival movie I remember about a man alone versus nature on Earth. This movie shows the overwhelming power of nature. Into the Wild details a young male thinking he can live in the wild with no real preparation. This man seems to have been well versed in boats and is able to make smart decisions every step of the way.

An incredible performance by Robert Redford is overpowering the fantastic job by the director. J.C. Chandor does a wonderful job not being in a rush throughout the movie. Shots are stagnant but full of life. There are not quick cuts to try to trick you into believing the action is has moved quickly. The pacing of the movie allows the real, but not extravagant, issues come up become real world problems that have very few realistic solutions. I expect big things out of this director. This is only his second motion picture, the first being Margin Call, and it's his second success.

All is Lost is currently available on DVD.