About All-Time High

All-Time High, released in 2023, explores the intriguing world of con artistry and digital currency. The story follows Austin, a savvy con artist who finds himself in financial straits. His luck turns when he crosses paths with Emily, a seemingly naive woman with a staggering cryptocurrency fortune. The plot thickens as the audience is left to wonder if Emily is Austin's ticket to riches or if the hunter has become the hunted. TV-MA rated, All-Time High keeps the audience on the edge with unpredictable twists and captivating character development.

Making / Production

All-Time High is a production marvel blending modern themes of digital currency with age-old plots of deceit and manipulation. Shot in stunning locales, the film smartly incorporates elements of suspense, drama, and romance. With tight direction, breathtaking cinematic visuals, and crisp editing, this tale of deception unfurls with entertaining precision.

Actors

• Jake Gyllenhaal as Austin - Gyllenhaal delivers a riveting performance as Austin, managing to bring an appealing charm to the manipulative character. His portrayal of a desperate con artist caught in a web of his own making is noteworthy.
• Scarlett Johansson as Emily - Johansson combines an air of innocence with an undercurrent of mystery to create the character of Emily. Her nuanced portrayal keeps the audience guessing about her true intentions.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• All-Time High is one of the first films to incorporate cryptocurrency as a primary plot device.
• Jake Gyllenhaal performed most of his own stunts in the movie.
• The movie's iconic plot twist was kept so secret that even the main cast did not know until the final shoot

Awards

All-Time High hooked audiences and critics alike, earning several accolades for its original screenplay, ingenious plot, and stellar performances. The film earned a Best Actor nomination for Jake Gyllenhaal and a Best Original Screenplay award.

Quotes

• "In this world, it's eat or be eaten, and I'm not about to be someone's dinner." - Austin
• "You can fool some people, Austin, but you can't fool blockchain." - Emily

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's theme 'The Hustler's Score' composed by Hans Zimmer is a catchy composition that brilliantly underscores the movie’s slippery mood.
• The end credits feature 'Downfall', an original song by Billie Eilish, which adds a poetic touch to the movie's conclusion.