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The Lost World

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2001
  • TV-14
  • 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
3.3K
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Bob Hoskins, Elaine Cassidy, and Tom Ward in The Lost World (2001)
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An expedition leaves for the Amazon to prove the existence of dinosaurs.An expedition leaves for the Amazon to prove the existence of dinosaurs.An expedition leaves for the Amazon to prove the existence of dinosaurs.

  • Stars
    • Bob Hoskins
    • James Fox
    • Tom Ward
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    6.6/10
    3.3K
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    • Stars
      • Bob Hoskins
      • James Fox
      • Tom Ward
    • 36User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 nominations total

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    • Trivia
      Brian Blessed was the original choice for the Bob Hoskins role but his casting was vetoed by the American networks.
    • Goofs
      Near the beginning of the film, in the lobby of the Natural History Museum, the tail of the Diplodocus skeleton is raised up off the ground. The film is set in 1911, but that skeleton had a dragging tail until it was remounted in 1993.
    • Quotes

      Prof. George Challenger: [Professor Summerlee has just had a bitter argument with Reverend Kerr over evolution: Professor Challanger has kept silent and divulged that his parents were deeply religous] Professor Challenger: One day I went to my father and asked him for a microscope. I can still remember the sadness in his eyes; he knew he had lost me then. But without even knowing it he had given me an even greater gift. He taught me humility in the face of nature. I don't know if there is a god; but I know man is no substitute if there isn't.

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    Entertaining British-style telling of the Arthur Conan Doyle story...
    I watched this as a two-parter on A&E over the last two nights. Interestingly, the first part which is largely an exploration of the main characters is more interesting than the second part where the dinosaurs actually appear. Not that the special effects aren't convincing--they're superb. And the final scene, where the explorers return to London where Professor Challenger (Bob Hoskins) is about to reveal his prize possession, is one of the highlights of the film. But the buildup of tension is nicely done in the first part, as well as the introduction of the interesting characters.

    All of the performances are first rate with two standouts--Matthew Rhys and Elaine Cassidy who supply the main love interest. These fresh-faced newcomers make their roles entirely believable. Seasoned actor James Fox is excellent as the skeptical Professor Leo Summerlee, especially when reacting to the blustery remarks and behavior of the overly enthusiastic Challenger. Peter Falk seems to have a grand time hamming it up as Rev. Kerr who is vehemently opposed to Darwin's theory of evolution and pulls a surprising stunt on the explorers.

    All of this is done in a handsomely produced, tasteful manner (except for one brief scene of cannibalism which is too intense). It has the feel of a well produced British film, one that approaches the style of a Merchant Ivory production at times.

    All technical aspects are fine and the costumes and settings enrich the story. Well worth watching, it maintains a good pace even though its running time is lengthy. The location photography in New Zealand is stunning.
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    • Release date
      • October 6, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • bbc.co.uk
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En försvunnen värld
    • Filming locations
      • Flock Hill, Canterbury, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • A+E Networks
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • RTL
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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