Review of All Is Lost (2013) by Cory T — 05 Mar 2014

What seems to be an amazing movie is mind numbingly boring. Where have we seen this movie before? Shouldn't there be a Bengal tiger?

This review of All Is Lost (2013) was written by Cory T on 05 Mar 2014.

All Is Lost has generally received positive reviews.

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