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The Lost City of Z
Adventure · Drama · History · 2017
A true-life drama in the 1920s, centering on British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, who discovered evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization in the Amazon and disappeared whilst searching for it.
Movie details
The Lost City of Z
“A man's reach should exceed his grasp... or what's a heaven for?”
2017 Adventure · Drama · History 2h 21m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
A true-life drama in the 1920s, centering on British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, who discovered evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization in the Amazon and disappeared whilst searching for it.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Lost City of Z?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
James Gray
Written by
James Gray
Charlie Hunnam
Percival Fawcett
Robert Pattinson
Henry Costin
Sienna Miller
Nina Fawcett
Tom Holland
Jack Fawcett
Angus Macfadyen
James Murray
Edward Ashley
Arthur Manley
Clive Francis
Sir John Scott Keltie
Court is in session
Put The Lost City of Z on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.