Review of All Good Things (2010) by Xen K — 02 Jan 2011

Just when you thought 2010 was a year of duds, sequels and animalations, along comes a film that shows what Hollywood is truly capable of. Filling in the blanks left by its famous missing person's case, AGT's note-perfect recreation of the time begins with a believable romance and then turns ugly, as rich kid Gosling starts to mentally torture his new bride after reluctantly agreeing to work for his tyrannical father.

Magnificent performances by a to-die-for ensemble cast (especially Gosling as the disturbed real estate heir) propel the riveting script forward at a rate of knots until the bleak and open-ended finale leaves us with mouths agape.

Jareki directs in a stylish and dramatic fashion, his treatment aided by a polished and emotionally-layered score and captivating cinematography. For Hitchcockian suspense and nail-biting tension, you won't find a better thriller this year.

Highly recommended.