I've mentioned before I'm not a big "chick flick" rom com kinda gal by nature. In terms of romance novels, pfft even less so (the few I've read I've done so as comedies through and through). However, I am a big Sandra Bullock fan, have been for ages, and couldn't pass up the opportunity to see my girl back up on the big screen where she belongs. Yes, I've enjoyed seeing her tear it up the last few years in various streaming endeavors (personally I don't buy into her whole Netflix is the only reason she still has a career thing) but.. anywho, Bullock + Big Screen = 4evr for me!
Moving on.
In The Lost City (2022) Bullock plays a reclusive, broken-hearted romance novelist that gets kidnaped during a book tour and swept up in a jungle adventure with her cover model Channing Tatum. TLC is part Raiders of the Lost Ark, Romancing the Stone, and Baywatch to name a few all mixed together with an over-the-top sense of self-awareness and a banging soundtrack. Yep, there will be seat dancing.
In short, The Lost City is good stupid fun.
While not as hilarious as The Proposal or endearing as While You Were Sleeping, The Lost City is funny, sweet, and charming in its own right. I snickered, giggled, and laughed-out-loud start to finish. Thoroughly enjoyed the characters, Tatum's plays the clueless but loveable idiot brilliantly. Daniel Radcliffe's unhinged, billionaire baddie is pure over-the-top fun. Da'Vine Joy Randolph's put upon, stressed out, BFF delights. And then there's Brad Pitt's Jack Trainer. OMG, I can't even with this one. The proverbial cherry on top is of course Bullock's doing what she does best. That special blend of sweetness, awkwardness, sarcasm, charm, and je ne sais quoi, *chef's kiss*.
The Lost City is a solid, throwback rom-com, action adventure that's comforting and nostalgic in its familiarity, has enough twists and surprises to keep it fresh and engaging, and offers up an entertaining movie experience. Be it at the theater now or watching at home later, The Lost City is a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours.
As always, your heads up not to bolt at the start of the credits, there's a bonus scene that's sure to bring a smile to your face and tops off the film wonderfully.
The Lost City is a 7.5.
Moving on.
In The Lost City (2022) Bullock plays a reclusive, broken-hearted romance novelist that gets kidnaped during a book tour and swept up in a jungle adventure with her cover model Channing Tatum. TLC is part Raiders of the Lost Ark, Romancing the Stone, and Baywatch to name a few all mixed together with an over-the-top sense of self-awareness and a banging soundtrack. Yep, there will be seat dancing.
In short, The Lost City is good stupid fun.
While not as hilarious as The Proposal or endearing as While You Were Sleeping, The Lost City is funny, sweet, and charming in its own right. I snickered, giggled, and laughed-out-loud start to finish. Thoroughly enjoyed the characters, Tatum's plays the clueless but loveable idiot brilliantly. Daniel Radcliffe's unhinged, billionaire baddie is pure over-the-top fun. Da'Vine Joy Randolph's put upon, stressed out, BFF delights. And then there's Brad Pitt's Jack Trainer. OMG, I can't even with this one. The proverbial cherry on top is of course Bullock's doing what she does best. That special blend of sweetness, awkwardness, sarcasm, charm, and je ne sais quoi, *chef's kiss*.
The Lost City is a solid, throwback rom-com, action adventure that's comforting and nostalgic in its familiarity, has enough twists and surprises to keep it fresh and engaging, and offers up an entertaining movie experience. Be it at the theater now or watching at home later, The Lost City is a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours.
As always, your heads up not to bolt at the start of the credits, there's a bonus scene that's sure to bring a smile to your face and tops off the film wonderfully.
The Lost City is a 7.5.