The Lost City Movie Review

“The Lost City” isn’t an especially unique film; its premise draws on “Romancing the Stone” and countless other adventure movies.

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Its punchlines are recognizable from a distance as the volcano dominating the remote island where most of the story takes place.

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There is, however, a significant amount of comfort and delight in all this familiarity. Directors and co-writers Adam and Aaron Nee understand exactly what their audience wants

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Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) is a burnt-out romance writer whose grief after the loss of her husband threatens to derail her career.

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Alan mounts an ill-advised expedition to save Loretta, with help from his meditation guru,

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“The Lost City” may get dinged by some for being formulaic and silly, but it does many things well that are notable.

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