The Lost City, helmed by Adam Nee and Aaron Nee from a script they co-wrote with Oren Uziel and Danaa Fox, feels like a throwback (in a good way). The picture doesn't seek out to be anything special, instead falling into the familiar cliches and storey rhythms. That doesn't make The Lost City any less enjoyable than it should be. The Lost City is a hugely amusing and joyous journey, with the naturally attractive and brilliant cast doing much of the heavy work.
The Lost City features best-selling romantic author Lorettaa Sage (Sandra Bullock), a widow who is frantically trying to complete her latest book in time for a book tour organised by her manager, Beth (Da'Vine Joy Randolph). Loretta, on the other hand, isn't feeling it, especially when she learns that Alan (Channing Tatum), the model who plays Loretta's character Dash on the cover of all of her books, will be present. Alan only wishes to satisfy Loretta, but the recluse only wishes to return home. Her life, meanwhile, takes an exciting turn when she is abducted by billionaire Abigail Fairfaax (Daniel Radcliffe), who believes the author's Lost City of D — as well as the tomb housing a treasure he's looking for — is genuine. Enter Allan, who, despite having no idea what he's doing, sets out to help her.
The Lost City has a lot pulling for it, including a charming ensemble, genuine laughs, and a thrilling adventure. The picture harkens back to a time when romantic comedies were more commonplace. Bullock and Tatum have gotten used to bickering, but when things calm down between them, they're able to comprehend each other far better than before. They perform well together and are the film's overall highlight, with their comedic sense of timing being particularly noteworthy.
The Lost City, on the other hand, could have used a lot more power between Bullock and Tatum, with only a few sequences highlighting their chemistry before the movie moves on to the next thing. However, the picture is well-paced and even startling at times. Although not all of the jokes land, there are so many that the audience will find themselves chuckling at the characters' antics and reactions more often than not.
The Lost City is a film that is a lot of fun to see. It's engrossing and full of witty banter that never feels forced.
The Lost City features best-selling romantic author Lorettaa Sage (Sandra Bullock), a widow who is frantically trying to complete her latest book in time for a book tour organised by her manager, Beth (Da'Vine Joy Randolph). Loretta, on the other hand, isn't feeling it, especially when she learns that Alan (Channing Tatum), the model who plays Loretta's character Dash on the cover of all of her books, will be present. Alan only wishes to satisfy Loretta, but the recluse only wishes to return home. Her life, meanwhile, takes an exciting turn when she is abducted by billionaire Abigail Fairfaax (Daniel Radcliffe), who believes the author's Lost City of D — as well as the tomb housing a treasure he's looking for — is genuine. Enter Allan, who, despite having no idea what he's doing, sets out to help her.
The Lost City has a lot pulling for it, including a charming ensemble, genuine laughs, and a thrilling adventure. The picture harkens back to a time when romantic comedies were more commonplace. Bullock and Tatum have gotten used to bickering, but when things calm down between them, they're able to comprehend each other far better than before. They perform well together and are the film's overall highlight, with their comedic sense of timing being particularly noteworthy.
The Lost City, on the other hand, could have used a lot more power between Bullock and Tatum, with only a few sequences highlighting their chemistry before the movie moves on to the next thing. However, the picture is well-paced and even startling at times. Although not all of the jokes land, there are so many that the audience will find themselves chuckling at the characters' antics and reactions more often than not.
The Lost City is a film that is a lot of fun to see. It's engrossing and full of witty banter that never feels forced.
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