All That Jazz
All That Jazz

All That Jazz

1979Movie123 minEnglish

Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic87/100
Google Users87%
Director: Bob FosseGenres: Musical, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A film director and choreographer, Joe Gideon, juggles his work on a new musical with his declining health and personal life. As he grapples with his mortality, he experiences surreal visions and encounters figures from his past, present, and imagination. The film is a bold and personal exploration of life, death, art, and regret, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

Critical Reception

All That Jazz was critically acclaimed upon its release, praised for its innovative filmmaking, bold autobiographical nature, and Fosse's distinctive directorial style. It was lauded as a masterpiece of the musical genre and a deeply personal, albeit often uncomfortable, work of art. While some found its self-indulgence challenging, the majority of critics recognized its brilliance and impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its audacious and visually stunning direction.
  • Lauded as a groundbreaking and deeply personal musical.
  • Acknowledged for its raw exploration of mortality and artistic obsession.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's groundbreaking and stylish presentation, Bob Fosse's unique directorial vision, and the compelling, albeit dark, personal narrative. Many found it to be a powerful and unforgettable cinematic experience.

Awards & Accolades

Won 4 Academy Awards (including Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction) and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actress. It also won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film is semi-autobiographical, with Bob Fosse drawing heavily from his own life experiences as a director and choreographer, including his struggles with health, work, and relationships.

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jjvanrensburg

jjvanrensburg

From the opening sequence of Joe Gideon auditioning hopeful young dancers, to the last, ingenious depiction of his heart attack, presented as a showbiz spectacle, this film is at times darkly fascinating and then exuberant in its depiction ...