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The Lost City

The Lost City

Action · Adventure · Comedy · 2022

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.

Movie details

The Lost City

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

2022 Action · Adventure · Comedy 1h 52m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

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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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Aaron Nee · Adam Nee

Written by

Adam Nee · Seth Gordon · Aaron Nee · Dana Fox

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Loretta Sage / Angela

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Alan / Dash

Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe

Abigail Fairfax

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Beth Hatten

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Jack Trainer

Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez

Oscar

Patti Harrison

Patti Harrison

Allison

Court is in session

Put The Lost City on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.