All Is (Not) Lost

I have been waiting with great anticipation for the film "All Is Lost" to come out on DVD.  Well, now it has and just as I suspected it's an incredible journey!  It's the story of a man who runs into what seems to be insurmountable odds on the open sea and how he ultimately deals with both Murphy's Law and nature's wrath.  Now I'm not a sailor, (although I do greatly admire those that have acquired those skills), but regardless the story lends itself to all of us who strive for self-sufficiency and self-reliance.  My last intention here would be to provide spoilers to the film because it truly deserves to be experienced without much detail. The less you know about the film the more that you can fully experience the power of the picture.  Suffice it to say there is an incident that occurs over the course of several days that pushes him and his survival skills to their breaking point.  There are however, many good lessons to be learned from the film and the movie's lone character including preparation, repair work, keeping a level head in the face of extreme stress, and even how to make a working solar water still (a very sound process to know on land or at sea).  This small yet critically acclaimed film staring Robert Redford is called "All Is Lost", but it's NOT lost on its viewers.