Balls in Blizzards
The Magic and Mystery of Mike Leigh
By Phillip Williams
URL: http://www.moviemaker.com/directing/article/balls_in_blizzards_2723/
The characters in Mike Leigh's new picture,
All Or Nothing, are so fully realized, so three dimensional,
that at times you'll want to question whether you're watching
fiction film or documentary drama. For all its blunt realism,
All Or Nothing is ultimately a film about love, hope
and redemption. Starring Timothy Spall and Lesley Manville,
the picture features the sort of rich, honest performances
that fans have come to expect from a Mike Leigh project. On
a recent visit to LA, Mike Leigh told MM
about his unique approach to moviemaking and how it all came
together on All Or Nothing.