What have I been doing this week? I’m glad you asked! Here’s what’s been on my watchlist this week:
*Note: My reviews usually contain spoilers. You have been warned. Proceed at your own risk.*
Movies
The Lost City (2022)
Having absolutely no clue what this movie was, I went to watch it with a friend today on a whim, knowing only that it starred Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe. It’s been ages since I’ve watched anything starring any of them, and the cast seemed wacky enough that I knew it would at least be silly fun if nothing else. That is precisely what the film delivered and I found myself loving it!
When romance writer Loretta is kidnapped by Abigail Fairfax (could they have come up with a more ridiculous name for Radcliffe? I don’t think so.) because the setting of her latest book resembles the lost city that Fairfax has been excavating for a hidden treasure, Alan, the cover model of her novels, sets out to the jungle to rescue her. What ensues is a series of mad events that lead Fairfax on a wild goose chase for Loretta and Alan, while they hunt down the treasure.
The film leans heavily into its tropes, knowing full well what to do with its characters and trusting the actors to pull it off. Tatum is great at pulling off the supposed himbo, Radcliffe fully embraces the British villain and Bullock deep dives into the reclusive grump. All deliver performances that fit them, but don’t particularly ask much of them. The film didn’t ask Oscar performances of them, and everyone’s performances fit the overall tone of the film.
Tonally, the film hit the marks it was supposed to as well. I found myself genuinely laughing at the humour, and gripped by the action. The romance was more of a lowborn, but I wasn’t disappointed with how it panned out, despite the cheesy romance novel ending we got.
Overall, The Lost City was a fun watch, and I was glad to spend a couple of hours with the films.
Colourful Granny 