THE LOST CITY – “Wildly entertaining from start to finish”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Aaron and Adam Nee (Band of Robbers – 2015)
MAIN CAST
- Sandra Bullock as Loretta Sage
- Channing Tatum as Alan Caprison / Dash McMahon
- Daniel Radcliffe as Abigail Fairfax
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Beth Hatten
- Patti Harrison as Allison
- Oscar Nuñez as Oscar
- Brad Pitt as Jack Trainer
- Raymond Lee as Officer Gomez.
- Bowen Yang as Ray the Moderator
SYNOPSIS
Loretta Sage is a dissatisfied middle-aged author who writes romance-adventure novels centered around a fictional hero named Dash, who is portrayed by dimwitted cover model Alan Caprison. While on tour with Alan to promote her new book, Loretta is kidnapped by Abigail Fairfax, an eccentric billionaire who believes that the lost city in Loretta's new book is real and that she knows where it is. Alan, despite having no survival skills, goes off to rescue her.
REVIEW SUMMARY
Wildly entertaining from start to finish, The Lost City is way better than it has any right to be. I mean, the plot alone is as schlocky as it gets, and yet, somehow, it works! Ok, I guess it’s not that big of a secret as to why it comes together so nicely – it’s all thanks to the cast at hand. Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum make for a heavenly comedic duo, with onscreen chemistry to spare. Amidst the eye-rolling silliness, you’ll very much be invested in these characters. Bullock’s appeal is effortless at this point, but she is far from phoning it in here. There’s a great deal of physical comedy and even some heartfelt reads from the actress. And while Daniel Radcliffe has his moments doing the slimy bad guy thing, it’ comedian Da’Vine who steals things with her supporting role. It’s all in the delivery folks, and trust me, Da’Vine has got a hilarious way of delivering. But going back to the plot, let’s just say it’s not the most coherent script ever written. Yes, there are plot holes galore and an immense amount of unbelievability at play. But, with a few surprises (no spoilers) and a couple of legitimate funny scenarios, it gets the job done. Make that, the actors get the job done!
BOX OFFICE TOP 5
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Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
$5.1 million