Alfred Hitchcock often spoke about the best moments in his films as being “pure cinema”: that uncanny combination of photography, editing, and wordless acting that manages to convey story, establish mood, and generate suspense for the viewer. J.C. Chandor’s All Is Lost is perhaps the best recent model of pure cinema. It’s a virtually wordless suspense picture as one man fights for survival against overwhelming conditions, and its combination of photography, editing, and a marvelous solo performance certainly make it unique among most of the films of 2013.
Studio: Lionsgate
Distributed By: N/A
Video Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVC
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 DD
Subtitles: English, English SDH, Spanish
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 Hr. 46 Min.
Package Includes: Blu-ray, UltraViolet
keep caseDisc Type: BD50 (dual layer)
Region: A
Release Date: 02/11/2014
MSRP: $29.99
The Production Rating: 4.5/5
Video Rating: 4.5/5 3D Rating: NA
Audio Rating: 5/5
Special Features Rating: 3/5
- The Story (3:45)
- The Filmmaker: J.C. Chandor (3:17)
- The Actor: Robert Redford (4:25)
- Big Film, Small Film (6:11)
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Reviewed By: Matt Hough
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