The Lost City

"The adventure is real. The heroes are not."

2022 1h 52m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 4,153

ActionAdventureComedy

Synopsis

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Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to the ancient city's lost treasure that featured in her latest story. Alan, determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, sets off to rescue her.

“The adventure is real. The heroes are not.”

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Cast

Sandra Bullock
Loretta Sage / Angela
Channing Tatum
Alan / Dash
Daniel Radcliffe
Abigail Fairfax
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Beth Hatten
Brad Pitt
Jack Trainer
Oscar Nuñez
Oscar
Patti Harrison
Allison
Bowen Yang
Ray the Moderator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Aaron Nee
Writers: Adam Nee, Seth Gordon, Aaron Nee
Languages: English, French, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $74M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 5 languages: English, French, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Aaron Nee, shot by Jonathan Sela. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Pinar Toprak. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Craig Alpert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The adventure is real. The heroes are not.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Aaron Nee directs. Jonathan Sela behind the camera. Pinar Toprak scores. Craig Alpert cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, French, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish.

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1Mid-budget at $74M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 5 languages: English, French, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish.
4Directed by Aaron Nee, shot by Jonathan Sela. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Pinar Toprak. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Craig Alpert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "The adventure is real. The heroes are not.".
9IMDB entry: tt13320622 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 10 themes, including "kidnapping", "romcom", "writer", "model".
11Released under 25 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jonathan Sela
Original score: Pinar Toprak
Editing: Craig Alpert
Production design: James D. Bissell
Costume design: Marlene Stewart
Makeup / hair: Whitney James
Sound: Paul Massey
Runtime: 112 min · 1h 52m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $74,000,000
Box office: $192,907,684
Return: 261% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: The Lost City (2022)

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Manuel São Bento2022-04-15
★ 7/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-lost-city-spoiler-free-review "The Lost City is one of this year's surprises, managing to vary the well-known formulas of the genre in a creative, fun manner. By making the most of the hilarious, chemistry-filled performances from Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock, the Nee brothers explore the distinct protagonists, Alan and Loretta, beyond what's expected in generic rom-coms, developing their misleading appearances through a genuinely exciting adventure. Unfortunately, only the main character arcs receive this level of care, as everything secondary lacks the same interesting treatment and better entertainment. Still, a thematically rich ending compensates for any cliches. Definitely, a family viewing party recommendation." Rating: B
Nathan2022-07-07
★ 6/10
The Lost City is an action-adventure rom-com combo that has more action than comedy. While there are plenty of laughs to be had throughout the film, a large percentage of them missed the mark completely. There were scenes that had me laughing aloud and others that were a little cringe at times, so the humor levels will for sure vary per viewer. The overall plot was somewhat standard but entertaining enough as comedy plots are concerned. The beginning starts off strong and then slowly fades as the plot becomes more unbelievable. The acting is excellent, as it should be with this type of star power. Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum had spectacular comedic chemistry and bounced off each other nicely. Daniel Radcliffe’s over the top villain antics were fairly decent as well, nothing groundbreaking. Brad Pitt was a standout, and I wish we saw more of him in this film, but his scenes by far were the most memorable. Even though this movie has its ups and downs, it understands what it is, and does not take itself seriously. This translates to the audience not taking it seriously as well, which results in a fairly fun viewing experience. Verdict: Decent
JPV8522022-07-22
★ 6/10
It was... okay. Had some charm and Sandra Bullock shows she still has star power. Not sure I completely bought her and Channing Tatum but they were fine together. Story isn't the best and Daniel Radcliff made for a lame villain but I guess I was entertained for the duration. Not sure if I'd ever really revisit, however. 3.0/5