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All of It
A hip, 25-year-old New York editor is about to return to her midwestern hometown, steeled for a visit with her larger-than-life über-mom, and steadfast in her commitment to avoiding a staid family life of husband and 2.5 children by age 29. That is until her boyfriend turns up by surprise, and sets in motion a chain of events that will cause her to see past her mother's facade of designer clothes and country club lunches to the pain of a woman caught in a rocky marriage, and give her mother an understanding of the life she equipped her daughter to choose.
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Plot Summary
A successful, ambitious lawyer is drawn back to her impoverished hometown to coach a struggling high school basketball team. She must confront her past and the community's expectations while guiding the young players toward success. Along the way, she rediscovers her roots and finds a new purpose beyond her city life.
Critical Reception
All of It received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. Some appreciated the film's attempt at a sports drama with emotional depth, but it ultimately failed to resonate with a wide audience.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic sports movie narrative.
Character development is largely superficial.
Joely Fisher's performance is a bright spot, but not enough to save the film.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'All of It' is scarce, with limited public reviews available. Those that exist suggest a generally unimpressive viewing experience with a predictable storyline.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1999, "All of It" had a very limited theatrical release and is primarily known for its direct-to-video or television distribution.
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