All is Lost

All is Lost is a tediously stressful experience from the first minute to the last.  Robert Redford’s character is sailing alone across the Indian Ocean when his boat is damaged and then the storms start.  There are virtually no words spoken, except for some internal dialog that opens the film, one SOS message, and a swear word.  There isn’t any further internal dialog throughout the film or any indication why he would attempt this solo trip.  He shows almost no emotion, except for the one swear word, as things continue to deteriorate.  It is impressive, however, that he did all the stunts himself.

Box Office Bottom Line:  I found the film tedious, stressful, and slow.  Maybe people very interested in sailboat survival might get something out of it.