westinowich Elijah Wood does a terrific job in this movie! The only thing that shines brighter in this movie is how 'LOVE' is portrayed (i am absolutely fascinated by this part of the movie). Other than that, the movie is quite poor. Elijah Woods voice-over is a pretty decent addition, however the acting in general among the rest of the actors is not satisfying. Except from the main character this movie is pretty dull (ths might even have been on purpose, to state that the surrounding world is dull - i however don't think this is the case).If you're not that critical with the technical details in a movie and seek a great love-film (i really dislike this concept normally - i was very surprised with this movie), then i highly recommend this movie!Innovation: 2 - Acting: 2 - Directing: 6 - Elijah Wood: 7 - Overall: 4,25

CitizenCaine This quirky, slice of life comedy/drama was never released to commercial theaters, and it's easy to see why. Nothing much happens in the film about a seventeen year old boy entering college as a freshman with inherited money. He quickly decides to leave the college dorm due to an obnoxious roommate and ends up renting a room in an old rooming-house peopled with three other eccentric characters. Eventually he learns more about life, supposedly, and himself without actually attending classes. Elijah Wood is acceptable as the seventeen year old direction-less youth more concerned with sex and finding the root cause of his troubled relationship with his mother played by Elizabeth Perkins. Franka Potente and Mandy Moore are the two odd women in adjacent rooms. Both are interesting actresses but ultimately forgettable characters as is Wood's in this film. Potente is always an interesting actress, but her character is so troubled in this film; it's hard to identify or sympathize with her. Moore is appropriately pretentious and shallow as a would be young actress looking for parts. Wood is caught up with choosing between the two, which also stretches the film's credibility quite a bit. Individual scenes are interesting at times, but the film eventually adds up to nothing much and ends in a sappy, unbelievable fashion to boot. Deborah Harry is wasted as a furniture store owner cougar. ** of 4 stars.

ElijahJWoodFan I loved this movie. The initial reason that I saw it was because I'm a huge Elijah Wood fan, but I would actually recommend it. The different characters and situations really mirror the pain that teenagers go through at critical times in their lives and Elijah does a great job as Jones, the main character. Not only did I enjoy Elijah Wood, but Mandy Moore and Franka Potente are great actresses. The chemistry between both Elijah and Mandy as well as Elijah and Franka makes for a great storyline. Yes, a lot of questions go unanswered, but I was very happy with the outcome of the plot. Also, Elijah does a great job in his very first on-screen sex scene. It is both beautiful and tasteful.

starseednaveed I have to admit,on first hearing about this film I wasn't too keen on it and was thinking that it was going to be one of those teenybopper films. When I actually saw this film for the first,I was amazed how it's really not how I thought.I was a good film.And the soundtrack,I must say,is pretty darn good too. The story line is easy enough to follow,even for me,and the characters are all simple and likeable. Just one thing bugs me.Why change the title to 'All I Want'?In the film,I'm pretty sure no one says the line 'All I Want',however when Jones talks to Brad,he says the line 'Try Seventeen'.It's a memorable line!Why change the title?It would be more memorable (and great) as 'Try Seventeen'. All in all,great film.See it.And hopefully,get the soundtrack!*First ever comment