Let Me Have It All
Let Me Have It All

Movie spotlight

Let Me Have It All

1993
Movie
48 min
English

In the summer of 1992 two filmmakers, Jeroen Berkvens and Walter Stokman, travelled through the United States of America. They were searching for tracks of the famous soulsinger Sly Stone.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Michael PressmanGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A struggling writer named David decides to take a dangerous approach to find inspiration, which involves orchestrating elaborate schemes that put him in the crosshairs of both the law and organized crime. As his fabricated reality blurs with actual danger, David must fight to survive the consequences of his fictional world bleeding into his real life. His pursuit of a gripping story leads him down a perilous path with no easy escape.

Critical Reception

Let Me Have It All received a mixed reception from critics, with many acknowledging the intriguing premise but finding the execution uneven. Some praised the tension and Fahey's performance, while others criticized the convoluted plot and pacing. Audiences were similarly divided, with the film failing to gain significant traction upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a tense, if occasionally predictable, thriller narrative.

  • Jeff Fahey's performance as the desperate writer is a standout element.

  • Criticism often focused on the plot becoming too convoluted in its latter half.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but generally indicate a divided opinion. Some viewers found the premise engaging and the suspense effective, while others felt the story lost its way and was not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed as a feature film before being reconfigured as a television film for the USA Network.

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