Sandra Bullock

Channing Tatum

Daniel Radcliffe

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Brad Pitt

Oscar Nuñez

Patti Harrison

Bowen Yang

Stephen Lang

Joan Pringle

Héctor Aníbal

Thomas Forbes-Johnson

Sli Lewis

Olga Buccarelli

Adam Nee

Raymond Lee

Omar Patin

Anthony Alvarez

Ryan Orr

Alex Schoenauer

Edwin Polanco

Marcy Jarreau

Cynthia Guzmán

Carolina Rohana

Jonathan Lev

Katherine Montes

Toussaint Merionne

Luinis Olaverria

Emerson Gonzalez

Wilson Ureña

Roger Wasserman

Ryan Judd

Zachary Steel

Marcos Sánchez

Danny Radhames Vasquez Castillo

Aaron Nee

María Fernanda Muñoz

Aura Faulkner

Wilhem Perez

Julia Gunn

Whitney James

Stacey Panepinto

Tommy Rodriguez

Jonathan Hook

Ico Abreu

Marlene Stewart

Paul Massey

Tamara Medrano

Margaret Chernin

Charlie Endean

James D. Bissell

Karen Frick

Ashunta Sheriff

Shantalle Hungría

Johnny Morales Jr.

Analyn Cruz

Ana María Andrickson

Adam Walls

Luis Alfaro

Carlucy R. Perrone

Peter Lyons Collister

Miguel Fernandez

Mila Ramirez

Shari Hanson

Lisa Rodgers

Yve Figuereo

Janine Rath-Thompson

Ana Guerrero Guillen

Taschi Lynell

Selenia Hernandez

Julissapina

Maria Eliza Franco

Mayret Velasquez

Tricia Wood

Rebecca Deelo

Mike Gunther

Nathan Carlson

Hannah Betts

Craig Alpert

Seth Gordon

Jonathan Sela

Rob Lowry

Pinar Toprak

Lauren Shaw

Alison Faulk

Dana Fox

Liza Chasin

Oren Uziel

Raymond Prado

Joshua Davis

María José Miranda Ordeix

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The Lost City

Fortis Films

3dot Productions

Exhibit A

United States of America

Manuel São Bento

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

Nathan

_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_

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**

Robbie Grawey

My grandpa wanted to do something with me to celebrate my graduation, so we went to the theater!

Some of the jokes miss, and it can feel scattered and repetitive, but the performances and pacing make up for that in a pretty substantial way. Definitely one of the better comedies I've gotten the chance to see on the big screen. I had a great time :)

Loved it even more on a second viewing, the stuff that works really works. Brad Pitt and Channing Tatum’s performances are golden here; what more can you ask for?

The Movie Mob

**The Lost City is a good time full of laughter but feels like a typical rom-com adventure that hits all the tropes.**

The Lost City is a goofy adventure with shades of romantic comedy, much like Romancing The Stone back in 1984 but with the absurdity and the laughs cranked up to 10. The movie basically revolves around Channing Tatum’s hilarious reaction to every peril and danger. Sandra Bullock charms as always, and Daniel Radcliffe’s kooky villain entertains but the best part of the film is Brad Pitt’s over-the-top hero. His character is a gut-busting foil to Tatum’s attempts to impress Sandra Bullock. The Lost City has plenty of funny moments and laughs but feels overly familiar like I have seen it all in other movies. I enjoyed The Lost City and recommend it, but I wish it did more to feel unique than rely on Tatum’s wacky antics and Pitt’s uproarious cameo.

So this is Romancing the Stone, only it's Romancing the Stone where Wilder shows everyone all the time to make a statement that is really the same statement that every other movie has been making nonstop for the past 6 or so years, flopping as a result about, and then blaming the people who didn't go see it after they were told it wasn't made for them and thus realized it was going to be just like all the others.

And it was. We have seen this so many times it spawned a cliche about going broke.

The characters have no chemistry because they aren't supposed to be real people, they are supposed to be checked boxes interacting with other checked boxes.... yawn... like every other movie and TV show made in the past few years.

The plot is boring because people have seen the movie it is blatantly ripping off of, and because of that, they have seen the plot work in a far better movie that doesn't put political statements above entertainment.

In the end, it's another movie made to be another lecture about what you are supposed to think.

Romance novelist Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) gets kidnapped by billionaire Abigail Fairfax (Daniel Radcliffe). She is taken to an island where her archaeological skills are needed to find a treasure hidden in a lost tomb. Sage's cover model Alan (Channing Tatum), mercenary Jack (Brad Pitt), and Sage's publisher Beth (Da'Vine Joy Randolph) try to come to Loretta's aid. This riff on "Romancing the Stone" and a few other Hollywood projects about writers shouldn't work this well. The screenplay credit is messy, but Bullock uses her impeccable comic timing to deliver. Tatum brings more to the "dumb guy" role than was required, Pitt should have had more fun with his pretty boy/mercenary role, and Radcliffe doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Harrison, as Sage's social media ambassador, steals her scenes from the name performers. Randolph is good, but like Pitt, I wanted more from her character. The Nee brothers' direction is heavy on technology. The color correction and lighting are harsh, and some of the special effects aren't convincing. The pacing has more fits and starts than my first used car, so when a running gag or set-piece lands, it's more successful than it should have been. Alan has a great scene with Loretta after she refers to her romance fiction as shlock, and he sets her straight about disrespecting the audience who loves her stories. I wish a few hundred Hollywood types, some of whom are in this film, would watch that scene, and then watch the scene again. Content Warning: Physical violence, gun violence, gore, profanity, nudity, some sexual references, adult situations, alcohol and tobacco use.

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