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72 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    There are moments in All or Nothing of such acute observation that we nod in understanding -- The closing scenes of the movie are just about perfect.
  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    100
    An exhilarating movie about sadness and renewal.
  3. Slate
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    60
    Pure misery.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. amurabim.
    6
    A sad and realistic story set in London that proves the universality of routine and despair. In this movie, director Mike Leigh tries to dissect the reasons of desperation when a bunch of characters´dealing with loneliness, solitude and alienation in contemporary society. Too many subplots, and a little bit slow (you have to stay awake and struggle with boredom along the way) but "All or Nothing" worth it ´cause in the realistic portrait of misery that describes it perceives a sense of universality in the rutinary sadness.… Expand
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  2. HC.
    6
    I found this film somewhat better than Vera Drake, though it still reveled in its own misery for far too long. Technically, I loved the way it was shot, and the actors' portrayals of their characters--Leslie Manville, Alison Garland & Sally Hawkins were particularly memorable--as was Timothy Spall's 1000-yard stare. However--this gets old and strangely familiar--I wouldn't say mocking, but there is something patronizing/condescending about this film even though Leigh clearly loves these characters. I can't help but think there is some needed artifice missing though I understand this is my own preference.… Expand
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