Review of All Is Lost (2013) by Skipp D — 16 Feb 2014

Robert Redford deserves Best Actor for this performance. What a powerful film.

This review of All Is Lost (2013) was written by Skipp D on 16 Feb 2014.

All Is Lost has generally received positive reviews.

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