Is That All There Is?
Is That All There Is?

Is That All There Is?

1992Movie52 minEnglish

Award winning director Lindsay Anderson subverts the mockumentary genre and presents to the audience a detailed and humored account of what truly means to be Lindsay Anderson.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Kevin HooksGenres: Drama, Music

Plot Summary

A talented young singer and aspiring songwriter struggles with the temptations and harsh realities of the music industry. He navigates shady managers, exploitative deals, and the pressures of fame while trying to stay true to his artistic vision and personal relationships. The film explores themes of ambition, compromise, and the pursuit of authenticity in a cutthroat environment.

Critical Reception

Is That All There Is? received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found the narrative predictable and underdeveloped. While the performances, particularly Louis Gossett Jr.'s, were sometimes praised, the film as a whole was criticized for its formulaic approach to the music industry drama genre and its failure to offer fresh insights.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a generic plot that treads familiar territory within the music industry.
  • While some acting performances are decent, they are not enough to elevate the overall weak storytelling.
  • Lacks depth and originality, failing to provide a compelling or unique look at the challenges faced by aspiring musicians.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Is That All There Is?' is not widely documented on Google platforms, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of user likes or dislikes.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's title is taken from the 1969 Peggy Lee song of the same name, which itself was inspired by a poem by Louis Ginzberg (working under the pseudonym 'Anzia Yezierska').

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