All About Us (2007) User Reviews

To Be Fair

[baajinopanga · 5/10 · 3 August 2008]

The ending of the film states that "All About YOU" is the one that sold millions of DVDs. Notice that the title of the actual movie we, the audience, views is called "All About US." The film is in no way being dishonest to its viewers. It is the usual fictional ending that answers the question, "what happened to them?" Albeit in a somewhat cheesy way.

It strikes me (as a novice critic) that this movie is based on, in some part, the actual writer and producer of the movies with a few departures, of course. But it is not meant to be taken as a literal re-presentation of Michael and Stacey Swansons' lives.

Anyone choosing to rent this movie should know that it is a low budget film and that the movement and feel of it is precisely that. At the same time, the story line has a particular truth to it that most black audiences can relate to. It's about a young black couple striving to keep all of their dreams in alignment (for family, for success, for self). In the process of chasing after the golden nugget which happens to be Morgan Freeman, they discover something much more important about themselves.

Heartwarming but very much a SEDATIVE

[MotherMayI · 5/10 · 3 January 2009]

As an up and coming filmmaker I applaud anyone's effort in trying to make a film. But I liken this film to a sedative. This is my third time trying to get to complete it and I have yet to do so. It is still running now. I like the depth of the couple's relationship although I felt the wife was very manipulative throughout. But hey I give it to the writer director for being so honest about how she persuaded her husband to get the job done.

I have to say this is my first low-budget film by a female that I am not especially fond of. Kassie Lemmons (Eve's Bayou) Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love and Basketball; The Secret Life of Bees) and the lady that did "Something New" I am all fans of their work but this will have to grow on me. I like her directing style. The acting and the close ups are an interesting effect as if she is trying to capture the acting but it was the story itself that provided no real motivation to watch, no real obstacle other than trying to get a movie made. This may be interesting for people like me but not for people who are not familiar or interested in doing so.

Oh the movie's finished now and the credits are running but the ending is even less rewarding than the movie itself.

Pointless and Boring

[skatelinsy · 3/10 · 3 March 2008]

I just saw this movie- in fact its still going on- at the Miami Film Festival and it is another movie about people making movies in Hollywood. It's just slow and boring and the character interactions are on the level that you could find in your own household. It drama over money and families and who cares, its mundane and not very interesting. I'd say of the 42 people that showed up, 10 have left already. The story is about a couple trying to make it in the film industry and failing at it, so now they have to decide if they are gonna try to keep working on movies or if they are going to begin their real life with their child. There go two more people from the theater.

Lies, Lies and More Lies

[jazza923 · 1/10 · 23 June 2008]

Dreadful score, the direction is very amateurish, and the acting is well below average. Cheaply done and it looks it. The story isn't even that interesting. I can't see why they bothered to make it. What really irks me is how the totally obscure director (Christine Swanson) is listed as an award winning director. She won one award - Short Film Award at, get this, The Acapulco Black Film Festival!!!! Now there is a major achievement! Was she employee of the month at Wal-Mart too? Better yet, before the credits, it says that All About Us became a best selling DVD. It isn't even out yet on DVD, (Today's date 06/22/08, street date for the movie 07/01/08) so how can it be a best seller already!!! And it is very likely it won't sell at all. Misleading lies. What a turn off.

One of the most boring films ever made.

[constance-baker · 3/10 · 13 July 2008]

I could not wait for this film to be over. The film did not give you a reason to want to keep watching it. I don't understand what the director was trying to accomplish with this movie. What a waste of money. The movie was really predictable. The acting was not bad. The objective is clear, but the director failed at making the journey interesting and there was not enough rooting interest where you were eager to keep watching. It is a shame that African American actors have to be reduced to having to make such poor quality films. It is better to pass on these types of films, and wait or develop projects that are entertaining and meaningful.

QUIT LEAVING LUKE UNATTENDED IN THE CAR

[LindsieMightBePicky · 3/10 · 7 April 2023]

This movie gave me nothing but anxiety in the weirdest way. I kept yelling at the screen "you have a son!" The amount of times Fred and Tracy... excuse me Ed and Stacy, left their kid unattended in the car or crib irked me.

I gotta say, it surprised me the baby was such a major plot device at the end when they kept leaving it places or having it sleep.

Honestly, I kind of was hoping the main conflict of the movie would have something to do with that obvious timeshare scam they signed up for at the beginning of the film, but it never came up again.

There were so many awkward moments in this film. I just want to meet the person that wrote this script and ask why they thought having a grown man ask for a baby picture was something done in normal conversation. I also want to ask why they thought someone would just carry around a picture of a car in their pocket when they havent even bought it yet.

Plus the whole DJ Scene. I just, I want to know why.

I also want to know what vendetta the camera man had against Ed's forehead. I feel like nobody else had they're forehead cut off like his, and it happens throughout the entire film. Why?

Once again because I feel like they constantly need to be reminded... YOU HAVE A SON ED AND STACY!

Pleasantly Surprised

[waterpickle · 7/10 · 13 November 2007]

I just saw a screening of this movie and I thought it was really good. The story is of a struggling film producer and his writer/director wife. It is a well written story, and having met the director/writer, is semi-autobiographical, which I found amazing. I went into seeing this movie without any real idea of what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. It had the right amount of humor and reality without getting to cheesy. And Morgan Freeman really does make an appearance in this film! The film contains a lot of close up shots on the characters, but it works; it's a different style than I was used to. Although slow in some parts, overall the characters they meet and the plot really kept me interested in the film. It made me want to go out an rent the first movie, All About You.

This movie moved me!

[raahubaat · 8/10 · 26 July 2008]

I must say I was not expecting to like this movie but I did. My husband buys low budget films all the time and I don't like them. I was busy on my pc and halfway through the movie became drawn into it. The end was the best, it actually struck a cord with me. No other film has spoken to me in this way. It has helped me to feel comfortable in my space of being an educated-accomplished-determined at-home-mom. My biggest critique is that the film does seem incredibly slow at moments, and some of the actors were not good. Boris was great of course! Overall its soo worth sitting through for all you educated broke entrepreneur spirit filled moms out there waiting for your big break and not existing fully in the moment. Good soundtrack. Yellow Teeth. People with an older baby that can't change a diaper. Close shots. Great story. Real people. Excellent message.

Loved This Movie

[whocanfind-379-485123 · 7/10 · 25 May 2012]

My husband and I watched this movie last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. As someone that's beginning to be a fan of low budget films, I love this move. I love the story and how it relates to so many people trying to make it in the world but sometimes learn to focus on what really matters in life, relationships. We should "enjoy the summer, because winters' coming soon enough" as quoted in the movie by the beautiful Ruby Dee. Although the story does have some dull moments and I feel the soundtrack wasn't the greatest, the story was what held my attention. Loved the close ups and movement of the camera. My husband fell asleep during some parts but enjoyed the story. Lots of heart,meaning, and depth. Loved it and can watch it again and again.

This movie is excellent!!

[tonyem2004 · 10/10 · 24 January 2011]

I don't care that it didn't have a huge budget. This movie lifted my spirits, made me laugh, smile, cry light tears of joy and humbleness. It was heartfelt and well written. The acting was superb. There are so many high budget poorly written crap movies out there that keep you numb with loud noise and pointless chatter. This move moved me and I felt better after watching it. It takes you somewhere emotionally and I loved that. You FELT the feelings of the characters and believed it! I will add this to one of my favorite movies. I feel this is a nice movie to watch with someone you love. It even makes a cute date night movie or a great movie to watch with yourself or friends. It's positive and moves you in a way that is uplifting and I can guarantee that if you enjoy the movie, you will feel happier and appreciate your life more just by having watched it!