All Good Things

About All Good Things

"All Good Things" is a 2010 American mystery/crime romantic drama film directed by Andrew Jarecki, starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst. Inspired by the life of accused murderer Robert Durst, the movie chronicles the life of wealthy heir David Marks (Gosling) and his wife Kathie (Dunst) whose marriage starts to deteriorate once Marks' real estate business becomes too corrupt.

Making / Production

Directed by Andrew Jarecki and produced by Marc Smerling and Michael London, this movie takes its inspiration from one of New York's notorious unsolved murder cases. Jarecki used his documentary-making skills to form a compelling narrative, bringing together elements of crime, love, and mystery. The screenplay was written by Marcus Hinchey and Marc Smerling.

Actors

• Ryan Gosling (David Marks): Gosling gives a chilling performance, portraying a disturbed yet intriguing character. His character is both tormentor and victim as he journeys through emotional and mental instability.
• Kirsten Dunst (Kathie McCormack): Dunst brings life to the character of Kathie, a strong, positive woman who ultimately becomes a victim of her husband's dark world.
• Frank Langella (Sanford Marks): Langella plays David's domineering father who influences his son's descent into darkness.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title refers to a health food store of the same name in upstate New York, which originally belonged to the Durst family.
• This film marked Andrew Jarecki's narrative feature debut; he previously directed the acclaimed documentary "Capturing the Friedmans."

Awards

Although the movie didn't win any major awards, Kirsten Dunst received a nomination for Best Female Lead at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards for her portrayal of Kathie.

Quotes

• "The name is Marks, David Marks."
• "They're all good things, but they're not you."

Music, Soundtrack

• "All Things" by Duran Duran
• "Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain & Tennille
• "Heart of Glass" by Blondie