All Is Lost
During a solo voyage in the Indian Ocean, a veteran mariner awakes to find his vessel taking on water after a collision with a stray shipping container. With his radio and navigation equipment disabled, he sails unknowingly into a violent storm and barely escapes with his life. With any luck, the ocean currents may carry him into a shipping lane -- but, with supplies dwindling and the sharks circling, the sailor is forced to face his own mortality.
Critics Sentiment
Tropical storm hits with Our Man thrown overboard and boat capsizing
Two container ships pass without seeing Our Man despite signal flares
The dramatic rise from the approaching storm to the violent storm sequence represents the film's biggest positive swing, where tension building pays off in spectacular action.
All Is Lost maintains steady appreciation for its technical craftsmanship and Redford's committed performance throughout most of its runtime. The violent storm sequence stands as the clear highlight, showcasing exceptional cinematography and visceral realism that reviewers universally praised. The film's middle section suffers from pacing issues and repetitive setbacks, with the missed rescue opportunity serving as the emotional low point before building to an ambiguous but dramatically effective conclusion.
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