All Or Nothing (2002)
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Movie Reviews of All Or Nothing (2002)
Movie Review: Classic Leigh
Summary: 4 Stars
After hearing the director's commentary (sadly available only on the British DVD release, it seems), I appreciated Mike Leigh in a new way. He is, at heart, a simple storyteller who delights in letting us see real human beings in real situations, inviting us along on the journey as their lives and characters are shaped. As expected, we meet a number of struggling (and uniformly depressed) characters, all of whom have hidden depths which are revealed as the central events of the film transpire. Leigh elicits believable and affecting performances all round. Admittedly, this is even bleaker than Secrets and Lies, although there is an undercurrent of redemption as the tensions begin to resolve. As usual, this vintage Leigh offering is compelling stuff.Movie Review: Bleak but brilliant
Summary: 4 Stars
Many of have complained about the sheer, utter, inescapable bleakness of ALL OF NOTHING's working-class world, but there is no denying the emotional force of the pitch-perfect performances here. I wish American films took the time to stop, look, and listen, patiently observing real life as it carefully unfolds. I defy anyone not to cry at the film's climax, as the culminative effect is devastating. I don't know of any other director who is so good at drawing rich, detailed, nuanced performances from all of his actors - this time including Leigh regulars RUTH SHEEN, TIMOTHY SPALL, etc. This is truly "ensemble" acting at its best! Another Mike Leigh winner - not as good as SECRETS & LIES or LIFE IS SWEET, but certainly among his best.Movie Review: depressing but good
Summary: 4 Stars
Like many films from Leigh, you probably don't want to watch if you're feeling down. It's not a light film or an uplifting one. But, I thought it was very well done and acted and believable. Is it an accurage reflection of working-class life in the UK? I don't know. But, it's worth watching as a well-done film.Movie Review: prozac nation, if they could find some!
Summary: 4 Stars
Just like all of Leigh's films, you commit to them and want to own them. This one however, has no real comic relief and frankly I couldn't shake the mild depression I developed while watching. Be careful, this a great movie but a real downer.Movie Review: Bleak & Depressing
Summary: 3 Stars
Everything about this movie is depressing of the lowest order. The background is set in a housing project of three main families. Timothy Spall's character is a taxi driver whilst his partner is a counter lady for Safeway. Both of them have a dejected daughter who works as a cleaner in a retirement home whose work colleague is a lonely & sad old man who suggests to go out with her, a lazy & obese son who only cares to eat, watch TV & fighting with other children whole day long. Timothy is an disillusioned taxi driver who himself is less than motivated to work long hours. One of their neighbours happen to be Timothy's character's colleague whose wife is an alcoholic & a horny daughter. Another neighbour happens to be a cheery mother whose angry daughter has to come to terms with pregnancy. A tragedy would befallen one of them and aid would come from the least expected source. All of caricatures here are too busy minding their day to day life that they lack the perspective of cherishing what truly matters in their lives. An honest, gritty and well-made movie with superb casting. Commendable watching.