All or Nothing (2002)

1001 Movies ... my own version (2000's) (100 movies items)

" Notes: To be honest, it has been a while since I have seen this movie and I should probably re-watch it at some point. Still, I remember it very well, I even saw it in the movie theater when it was released. First of all, even though, by now, I have managed to watch most of the movies directed by Mike Leigh, I have to admit that, even though I admire his work, I have actually never been a huge fan. As a matter of fact, I would go as far as saying that 'Secrets & Lies' and 'Topsy-Turvy' were ac"

1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe (1001 movies items)

" Notes: To be honest, it has been a while since I have seen this movie and I should probably re-watch it at some point. Still, I remember it very well, I even saw it in the movie theater when it was released. First of all, even though, by now, I have managed to watch most of the movies directed by Mike Leigh, I have to admit that, even though I admire his work, I have actually never been a huge fan. As a matter of fact, I would go as far as saying that 'Secrets & Lies' and 'Topsy-Turvy' were ac"

Watched in 2019 - Movies (383 movies items)

"My rating: 7/10"

A very good movie

“I already saw this movie, in fact, I even saw it in the movie theater when it was released, but, since it was a while back and since it was available on Netflix, I thought I might as well check it out again. First of all, even though, by now, I have managed to watch most of the movies directed by Mike Leigh, even though I admire his work, I have actually never been a huge fan. On the other hand, I did watch again 'Secrets & Lies' not so long ago and I do have to admit that the damned thing was actually quite brilliant and completely deserves its stellar reputation after all. However, with this movie, it did hit me right away though, even the first time around. The funny thing is that, the damned thing pretty much looked like a typical Mike Leigh feature as it was taking place  in a ve” read more

35 From 2: My Favorite Films From 2002 (35 movies items)

"A story of overcast themes as three working class families, each stuck in the small world of the same housing estate, travel through the ups and downs that come from a life that consists of simply trying to get by. Suffering the stagnant blues that come from living in the grey world of blue collars, when crisis arises, it is only through the pooling their deeply hidden emotional resources give each family a chance to rise above the low bar that has been set for them. "