All That You Love Will Be Carried Away
All That You Love Will Be Carried Away

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All That You Love Will Be Carried Away

2005
Movie
0
English

A salesman who is contemplating suicide studies a notebook of collected graffiti in a motel during a snowstorm. Based on the Stephen King short story of the same name.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Vincent GalloGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A lonely and isolated rodeo clown named Alvin Ferrondo drives across the country after a breakup. During his journey, he encounters various people and situations that reflect his internal struggles and existential despair. His erratic behavior and philosophical musings lead him to a desolate motel where he contemplates his life and relationships. The film explores themes of isolation, love, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally polarized reception from critics. While some praised its artistic ambition, raw emotionality, and Gallo's singular vision, others found it to be self-indulgent, opaque, and emotionally distant. It is often seen as a challenging and polarizing work within Gallo's filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unconventional narrative and emotional intensity.

  • Criticized for being overly abstract and inaccessible.

  • Vincent Gallo's performance and direction were noted as both compelling and divisive.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the film's artistic depth and raw portrayal of loneliness, while others found it confusing and lacking a clear narrative or emotional connection.

Fun Fact

Vincent Gallo wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the film, as well as composing parts of the score, embodying his characteristic auteur approach.

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