All Over Me (1997)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Alex Sichel

Writer:

Sylvia Sichel (writer)

Release Date:

16 July 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

There's a rrriot going on!

Plot:

Claude and Ellen are best friends who live in a not-so-nice area of New York. They are involved in the subculture of 90's youth complete with drugs...

Plot Keywords:

Drugs | New York | Best Friend | Youth | Homophobia

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations

Cast

Alison Folland	...	Claude
Tara Subkoff	...	Ellen
Cole Hauser	...	Mark
Wilson Cruz	...	Jesse
Leisha Hailey	...	Lucy
Pat Briggs	...	Luke
Ann Dowd	...	Anne
Gene Canfield	...	Stewart
Shawn Hatosy	...	Gus
Vincent Pastore	...	Don
David Lee Russek	...	Dave
Aaron Harpole	...	Guy in Car
John Ottavino	...	Cop No. 1
A. Russell Andrews	...	Cop No. 2
Gary Lucas	...	Guitar Shop Man

MPAA:

Rated R for sexuality and drug use involving teen girls, and for strong language.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-MA (cable rating) | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

12th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Baldini Pictures

Quotes:

Claude: Open your eyes...

Movie Connections:

Featured in Indie Sex: Teens (2007) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Something's Burning

A Masterpiece

Dreaming of becoming a rock star and hanging out, Claude (Alison Folland) is just like any other fifteen year-old girl. Almost. As the school year nears an end, she finds her relationship with Ellen (Tara Subkoff) strained. And a new friend, Luke, enters her life.

Ellen is suddenly caught up in her new boyfriend, (Cole Hauser). However, Claude doesn't feel the same way about guys. Claude is attracted to girls. To be specific, she's fallen in love with Ellen. And all that happens is Ellen gets closer and closer to Mark.

When Ellen begins a downward spiral into drugs, alcohol, and late-night partying, Claude has to make a decision. Will she be there for Ellen when she needs her most? Or will she stop letting Ellen use her? To complicate things more, a new love interest enters Claude's life and another friend makes an exit.

Claude is forced to weigh the importance of her relationship with Ellen against her conscience. In the end she has to do the right thing and deal with her best friend hating her. In a matter of days, Claude loses two friends, gains one, and also gains a love. And in the end there is no looking back.

This film is the ideal indie movie. Subkoff and Folland shine along with the rest of the excellent cast. Superb writing and cinematography combined with a hip urban soundtrack make this a must see.