All Over Me | 
| Director: Alex Sichel
Actors: Alison Folland, Tara Subkoff, Cole Hauser, Wilson Cruz, Leisha Hailey
Studio: New Line Home Video
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 19234
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0780619544
UPC: 794043457630
EAN: 9780780619548
ASIN: 0780619544
Theatrical Release Date: July 16, 1997
Release Date: June 30, 1998
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This gritty 1997 film marks the merging of several budding talents: sisters Sylvia and Alex Sichel, who serve as writer and director, and actors Alison Folland (To Die For), Tara Subkoff, and Murmurs singer Leisha Hailey. The idea behind the movie was the Sichels' awe at ever having survived being teenage girls in the big city. All Over Me is about Claude (Folland) a shy, overweight teen who works in a pizza parlor after school and is secretly in love with her best friend Ellen (Subkoff). But Ellen is far ahead of Claude in development. She has an older boyfriend, and she harbors a bad case of destructive self-loathing that erupts frequently and with a fury. But All Over Me isn't just a teenage cautionary or coming-out tale. It's as much a story of New York and its unbearably long, hot summers as it is the downtown music scene or teenage dreams and struggles with adult issues. More than that, it's a well-made film that has its own rhythm, working slowly to give us insight into the girls' natures. It succeeds admirably in taking us back to that age when everything seemed possible despite the dangers of the city closing in. Growing up has never felt as close to home or as scarily realistic. --Paula Nechak
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 TORTURED SOULS AND DIFFICULT DECISIONS December 8, 1998
Shannon Graham (sg8434@mail.mcneese.edu) (Houston, Texas)
32 out of 35 found this review helpful
I had never heard of this movie until a close friend suggested that I watch it. I had little expectations going into this film but I was soon blown away by the solid plot and the exceptional acting of all the characters. All Over Me follows the friendship of Claude and Ellen, two teenage girls living in Hell's Kitchen New York. The two are exceptionally close and spend most of their time in Claude's room, practicing to become a band. Tensions rise when the friendship crosses the line and Ellen starts seeing Mark, a hostile young man who thrives on confrontation. The viewer watches as Claude deals with the new facets of her friendship with Ellen and her own sexuality. Claude soon meets up with Lucy, a sweet pink haired rocker who is completely at ease with who and what she is. The story climaxes with the death of a central figure that will rock Claude and Ellen's relationship forever. All Over Me is a powerful movie, with a solid plot and excellent acting by Allison Folland, Leisha Hailey, Pat Briggs and Wilson Cruz. Anyone who survived adolescence would appreciate this film and it's characters.
An Overlooked But Important Film June 23, 2005
Stephanie Crawford (Las Vegas, NV)
31 out of 32 found this review helpful
I am really, really excited that this film has finally come to DVD- even though it contains no extra features, and this is a movie that could produce a wonderful commentary and/or DVD documentary. I first saw this film on Cinemax when I was about 14 years old and I haven't forgotten it even now that I'm in my early 20's. Alison Folland perfectly underplays Claude- a quiet, insecure girl whose relationship with her best friend Ellen (played by an inspired Tara Subkoff) becomes strained when Ellen starts spending all her time with her new boozing & druggie boyfriend- while at the same time Claude begins to have romantic feelings towards Ellen.
Folland's character soon makes friends with two very special people who encourage her to pursue her love of rock music- Luke, who just moves into the apartment building, and Lucy (Leisha Hailey, who was well-known as a member of the band The Murmurs when this film was released & also supplies some music to the film) who also gives Claude her first same-sex romantic encounter- which is done with a light, sweet & realistic touch. The film does become darker as it plays on, with Ellen's spiral into addiction and ending with a sudden and shocking hate crime takes the life of a friend, and forces Claude to grow up very quickly.
This is a wonderful film that everyone can take something meaningful from- you don't have to be a teenage girl or homosexual/bi-sexual to appreciate the characters, story, and ultimately the message. It also has a fantastic soundtrack (my copy still gets spun after a good seven years) that includes music from Sleater-Kinney, Patti Smith, Ani DiFranco, Tuscadero and many more that skillfully encapsulates both the mid-to-late 90's time period and feel of the movie.
Alison Folland Alison Folland Alison Folland August 7, 2000
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
Overall this is an amazing movie, with an amazing soundtrack. The casting was excellent, the story moving. I laughed between crying fits. But I have to say it was beautiful and talented Alison Folland's honest and endearing portrayal of Claud the confused self-effacing yet strong young (soon-to-be) lesbian that made this movie what it is. Claud's smile at the end of the movie, probably her first smile in the move at all, just lit me up, the joy in finally being true to herself is so apparent...it still sticks with me. Actually the whole movie sticks with me, long after the first viewing, when other movies have faded into the background All Over Me still shines as one of my all time favorites. It should be a classic. The plot has already been rehashed 20 or so times so I won't go into it again, but at the heart of this movie is the question "what are the boundaries in a friendship?" Any woman who can still remember that close best friend from girlhood, the one you didn't do anything without, can remember how insane the relationship really was...the love, the jealousy, the sexual energy. That's what is at the core of this movie and it rocks. Buy it, watch it, love it. I promise you won't be sorry.
Alien SHe June 25, 2000
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
While most gay and lesbian coming-of-age films seem to be a dime a dozen, this heartfelt drama of a shy teenager's realization of her lesbianism is far from typical. For this independent film by the Sichel sisters (Alex and Sylvia) really captures the growing pains of adolescence as well as the joy and excitement of the main characters emerging lesbian identity.Set in New York's Hell's Kitchen area, the story focuses on Claude (Alison Follard) and her best friend Ellen (Tara Subkoff) during the hot summer. Claude feels completely alone, suffering not only from the typical neurocies of adolescence but from her unrequited love for Ellen, who is suffering thru her own trauma with her abusive boyfriend and lack of self esteem. Moody and uncommunicative, with only music (Patti Smith) to sooth her soul, Claude eventually finds solace with a cute riot grrrl and fellow baby dyke Lucy (the amazing Leisha Haley). This is a story about changes, self-discovery and learning to love yourself. Wilson Cruz (My So Called Life, Party Of 5, Rent) co-stars. Fantastic!
This film is remarkable and actually gives me hope in love. August 28, 1999
Danie3432@aol.com (Sioux Falls, SD)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I initially rented this video because of the soundtrack. I was browsing through my local used cd shop and found and awesome group of musicians on one soundtrack. Then later that day, I was watching a video and there was a preview for it. It took a month for me to find it in my little town, but when I actually got the chance to sit down and view it, I was astonished. It is one of the most amazing films I've seen in so long. I didn't want it to end. I wanted to be a part of that movie, and someday do a film with as much emotional impact. I was however disappointed in the loosing of the gay character so early in the film. I liked him too much to have him go away. I was also kind of disenchanted with Wilson Cruz playing yet another struggling gay male. I think this guy needs to explore his acting options. It's called typecasting. But over all, this movie left me speechless and desperately desiring pink hair. I highly recommend it.
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