All I Want
All I Want

Movie spotlight

All I Want

2018
Movie
91 min
English

The anxiety of modern love and life among friends in a big city.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users40%
Director: Danielle LessovitzGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In New York City, a young woman named Jessie navigates the harsh realities of street life and sex work. She forms a bond with a fellow sex worker, leading them to seek a way out of their difficult circumstances. Their journey explores themes of survival, friendship, and the search for a better future amidst urban struggles.

Critical Reception

All I Want received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some acknowledged the raw performances and attempts to portray a gritty reality, many found the narrative underdeveloped and the film overall to be bleak and unengaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a compelling narrative, often feeling aimless.

  • Performances are occasionally praised, but cannot salvage the weak storytelling.

  • Lacks the depth and nuance to effectively explore its difficult subject matter.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a disappointment with the film's slow pace and lack of a clear, satisfying story. While some viewers appreciated the gritty portrayal, many found it too depressing and difficult to connect with.

Fun Fact

Director Danielle Lessovitz's debut feature film was initially presented as a work-in-progress at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Cinéfondation Residence program.

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