All Is Bright (2013)

About All Is Bright

"All Is Bright" is a 2013 comedy-drama film directed by Phil Morrison. The movie revolves around Dennis, a freshly released ex-convict who, despite his efforts to stay straight, finds himself embroiled once again in a seedy world of trouble when break-ins and robberies seem to point in his direction. As he fights for redemption and a chance to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Dennis forms an unlikely partnership with fellow outcast Rene to sell Christmas trees in New York City, a challenge that proves more arduous than they had anticipated.

Making / Production

Phil Morrison served as the director of the film, with screenplay by Melissa James Gibson. The film was produced by Dan Carey, Elizabeth Giamatti and Sidney Kimmel. The cinematography was handled by W. Mott Hupfel III and the film was edited by Jeff Buchanan.

Actors

• Paul Giamatti plays as Dennis, bringing sincerity and depth to a deeply flawed, yet resilient character.
• Paul Rudd as Rene displays a warmth and zeal to his performance that serves as a counterpoint to Giamatti's Dennis.
• Sally Hawkins plays as Olga, delivering a captivating performance with a complex character layered with vulnerability and strength.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being set in New York, the majority of the movie was actually shot in Quebec, Canada.
• This film marked the reunion of Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd, who previously co-starred in "The Last Station".

Quotes

• "Justice? I don't think you have a clue what that word means!" - Dennis
• "It's like selling Christmas trees is an insult to Christmas." - Rene

Music, Soundtrack

• The music of "All is Bright" profoundly contributes to the movie's emotional atmosphere.
• The soundtrack includes tracks such as "Taking a Walk with a Line" and "A Season Undone", evoking a winter-swept melancholy fitting with the challenges faced by the film's characters.