All My Life

Director: Marc Meyers Marc Meyers

Overview

Young couple Jenn (Jessica Rothe) and Solomon (Harry Shum Jr.) eagerly plan for their upcoming wedding, looking forward to spending their future together as a married couple. However, their joy for their wedding begins to sour and their plans go awry when Solomon is diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. Despite the looming challenges of his illness, Solomon and Jenn continue with their plan to wed, finding small moments of joy along the way. Directed by Marc Meyers, co-starring Chrissie Fit and Jay Pharoah.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/02/2021
UPC:	0191329151198
Original Release:	2020
Source:	UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Language:	English
Sales rank:	58,590

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jessica Rothe	Jenn Carter
Harry Shum Jr.	Solomon 'Sol' Chau
Marielle Scott	Megan Denhoff
Chrissie Fit	Amanda Fletcher
Jay Pharoah	Dave Berger
Kyle Allen	Kyle Campbell
Jon Rudnitsky	Chris (Bartender)
Ever Carradine	Gigi Carter
Keala Settle	Viv Lawrence
Molly Hagan	Hope Marie Carter(as Molly Hagen)
Josh Brener	Eric Bronitt
Anjali Bhimani	Mina White
Dan Butler	Dr. Alan Mendelson
Mario Cantone	Jerome Patterson
Greg Vrotsos	Chef Neil Snider
Michael Masini	Peter Ohl
Lara Grice	Margaret (Bridal Shop)
Samantha Beaulieu	Receptionist (Sperm Bank)
Joseph Poliquin	Brian (Chemo Patient)
Christina Watkins	News Anchor
Christina Elizabeth Smith	Chemotherapy Nurse
Matthew Underwood	Pedestrian
Betsy Holt	Bootcamp Trainer
Robert Larriviere	Professor
John Fohl	Jazz Guitarist
Mike Harvey	Jazz Violinist
Jermal Watson	Jazz Drummer
Kenneth Bryan	Wedding Guest
Tonya Maldonado	Wedding Guest

Technical Credits

Todd Rosenberg

Todd Rosenberg	Screenwriter
Marc Meyers	Director
Gina Matthews	Executive Producer
Robin Mulcahy Fisichella	Executive Producer
Todd Garner	Producer
Sean Robins	Producer

Editorial Reviews

All My Life is a romantic tragedy based on a true story that insists that people must enjoy the brief but beautiful lives they've been given. Jenn and Sol fall deeply in love with each other and decide to cohabitate. A perfect match, nothing can stop their dream wedding; that is, except terminal cancer. But with everyone's support, they decide that the show must go on. Jenn (Jessica Rothe) is a college student studying psychology and spending her free time with her friends at a sports bar. She happens upon Sol (Harry Shum Jr.), who despite his lack of prowess as a pickup artist, more than makes up for it with charm and authenticity. Smitten instantly, their whirlwind romance lands them living together, which also means facing a healthy dose of real-world problems that threaten their sweet honeymoon phase. Sol's digital marketing career is not enjoyable since his true aspiration is to become a chef. Jenn wants to spend more time with him, but Sol is up late at night working on his primary job to save money and not investing that time in their relationship. So, Jenn surprises him with an opportunity to demonstrate his capabilities to her cousin Gigi, who owns a local restaurant; this leads to the job opportunity Sol has been looking for. Things couldn't get any more perfect for the two when Sol proposes to Jenn in epic fashion. But they can get far worse, and they do when Sol is diagnosed with liver cancer, and their perfect bliss is now seemingly guaranteed to be doomed. They are supported emotionally and financially, however, by friends and a community that want to see them at least enjoy a lovely wedding while they still have each other. Director Marc Meyers (Human Capital, My Friend Dahmer) who is known for various kinds of dark films, brings a wonderful human element to the screen in All My Life. Thoughtful pacing leads us through a series of relatable events, then strips away the ease which the couple enjoyed, adding so much hardship to the core that it would seem impossible to overcome the shadow of grief and loss. Yet his touch with the leading actors lends all the credibility the movie needs to shine through the darkness, rather than get buried underneath it. Sometimes the tragedy building up is a little too much on-the-nose, but throughout the film, there's a universal message to look on the bright side. With a leading couple that is loveable even at their worst, they really nail it at their best. A brief run time doesn't allow any room for dragging out the inevitable conclusion. While there's not much to dislike about this beautiful tearjerker, All My Life has been done slightly better before. Convincing performances and beautiful set pieces help cobble together what is ultimately a sweet and optimistic film. A perfect date night movie and another strong contender for fans of the genre, this may be a niche interest, but at least it's interesting.