Tag Archives: J.C. Chandor

Review #780: A Most Violent Year (***)

Posted on February 2, 2015 by frothy

In 1981, an immigrant oilman struggles to improve his fortune and protect his family during the most dangerous year in New York City’s history. A Most Violent Year is a strong, character-driven drama that’s lifted infinitely by terrific lead performances … Continue reading →

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734 – All Is Lost (***1/2)

Posted on November 12, 2013 by frothy

Director J.C. Chandor’s All Is Lost is a thoughtful, existential-themed masterpiece, a multi-act play with only one character and no dialogue. It’s expertly photographed, and it’s supremely acted by the ageless vessel that is Robert Redford, as an Everyman lost … Continue reading →

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