Liam Gaughan is a film and TV writer at Collider. He has been writing film reviews and news coverage for ten years. Between relentlessly adding new titles to his watchlist and attending as many screenings as he can, Liam is always watching new movies and television shows.
The Big Picture The emergence of the “New Hollywood” era in American filmmaking saw a rise in uniquely versatile actors whose screen personas varied drastically from the preceding generation’s stars. Chief among this new crop of talent was Robert Redford, a sharply charismatic performer known for playing heroic roles.
Run Time 105 minutes Director J.C. Chandor Release Date October 25, 2013 Actors Robert Redford What Is ‘All Is Lost’ About? While its plot closely aligns with that of a traditional survival thriller, All is Lost is a deeply metaphorical adventure film where the main antagonist is the abstract concept of fate. Set during a devastating storm in the middle of the Indian Ocean, All is Lost follows an aging sailor who is attempting to reach the surface in a small boat.
The lack of dialogue feels completely authentic given the situation that the character is in, as All is Lost does not play into the overdramatized qualities that define many survival thrillers. This is a man who knows that he must preserve his energy, and understands that there’s no hope in trying to reason with the unwieldy forces of nature. Despite the silent nature of his role, Redford adds physical nuances to the role that identify his character’s motivations.
While Redford appeared in action-centric films like Three Days of the Condor in his youth, All is Lost is certainly his most physically demanding role to date. Redford had to show the challenges that come with aging, as the inherent physical labors are only heightened due to his body’s waning energy. Throughout the film, the character is forced to dislodge a sea anchor, operate a marine radio, fight against ocean currents, and tend to the wounds that have grazed his skin.
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