Review of All My Life

Initial Thoughts: It's difficult for me to say that this film wasn't good. Though the chemistry between the lead actors, Jessica Rothe and Harry Shum Jr., was almost perfect. I feel that a lot of context, and true heartfelt emotional understanding is lost, by the way this film was put together. "All My Life" was beautifully shot, and the camera angles made everything feel natural to tell the story. But while the cinematography was well done. It was not done well enough to tell the story emotionally. The story fails to garner any real traction by floating along the surface of the relationship of the characters. What do I mean by that? In the very quick and dirty, hour and a half that this film is, we're bounced way to quickly through the relationship aspect, instead of being shown what hardships and turmoils the couple actually experienced, to bring the true love story to light. It's great that they had such awesome family and friends to surround and support them during this difficult time, but too many bits and pieces were left out to make the story complete, and emotionally fulfilling.

Overall: As a "critic" I wouldn't say to your movie buff "this is worth your time". BUT if you're just a casual movie goer. Who doesn't care what someone who nitpicks a movie thinks and you enjoy a romantic style movie, then I would say go for it. Again, for me this film wasn't emotionally fulfilling, but maybe it will be for you.

Enjoy the show!