The first must-see film of the year.

Blistering performances.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

Deep into a solo voyage in the Indian Ocean, an unnamed man wakes to find his 39-foot yacht taking on water after a collision with a shipping container left floating on the high seas. With his navigation equipment and radio disabled, the man sails unknowingly into the path of a violent storm. All is Lost boasts thanks to a terrific perfomance by Robert Redford in the main role but also basically in the only role in the film and he actually holds the entire movie on his own just like Tom Hanks did in Cast Away. I'm definitely recommending this film for everyone.

Not a epic movie but can say its a good watch, character of person held in nowhere between sea is played well.

I'm not sure if I could really say I enjoyed this film but I certainly admired it, and in particular Redford's performance. He really carried it although as he was the only actor I guess he really had to! However, his performance was great and the lack of dialogue meant he had to convey his emotions with his face and body language, and he achieved that well. I've also read that Redford did much of the stunt work himself which increases my admiration of his work. For a man his age he must be extremely fit!I've often wondered, when you hear about people being lost at sea, what actually happened. What must it be like to fight for your survival against all the odds. I think this film addresses that struggle quite effectively, and manages to create real tension in the viewer. It's all very well done I think, and I loved the camera shots from underneath. My only real criticism of this film is that I think it a bit unrealistic that he wouldn't actually have talked to himself! I mean - surely he would, we all do don't we? Or is it really just me?!

An aging and resourceful sailor (superbly played with tremendous resolve and conviction by Robert Redford) does everything that he possibly can to stay alive after his boat collides with a shipping container and begins to take on water.Writer/director J.C. Chandor not only expertly generates plenty of tension and excitement from the thoroughly gripping and straightforward story, but also delivers a spot-on intelligent and provocative cinematic meditation on the basic deep-seated human desire to survive and persevere no matter what obstacles life throws in your way. The rich sound design, excellent practical (and digital) effects, and Frank G. DeMarco's sharp widescreen cinematography all do a remarkably persuasive job of selling the premise. Best of all, Redford brings a real dignity and quiet inner strength to his physically demanding role: Although the viewer knows absolutely nothing about this character, one nonetheless still winds up rooting for this guy to ultimately prevail thanks to Redford's strong charismatic personality and Chandor's masterful simplicity of style. Alex Ebert's spare moody score further enhances the overall atmosphere of raw despair and desperation without ever becoming overbearing. A film of subtle, yet devastating power.