The Lost City of Z
The Lost City of Z

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The Lost City of Z

2017
Movie
141 min
English

A true-life drama in the 1920s, centering on British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, who discovered evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization in the Amazon and disappeared whilst searching for it.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic70
Google Users80%
Director: James GrayGenres: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History

Plot Summary

In the early 20th century, British explorer Percy Fawcett journeys into the Amazon rainforest in search of a legendary lost city. Battling treacherous terrain, disease, and hostile tribes, Fawcett becomes increasingly obsessed with his quest, leading him and his team on a perilous expedition from which few return. The film chronicles his unwavering dedication to uncovering the truth of this ancient civilization, despite societal skepticism and personal sacrifice.

Critical Reception

The Lost City of Z was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its ambitious scope, stunning cinematography, and immersive atmosphere. While some found its pacing deliberate, many commended its respectful and compelling portrayal of Fawcett's obsession and the historical context of exploration.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its breathtaking visuals and immersive atmosphere.

  • Commended for its faithful and compelling portrayal of obsessive exploration.

  • Noted for its deliberate pacing which might not appeal to all viewers.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's visual beauty and its engaging narrative about exploration and obsession. Many found it to be a thought-provoking and well-crafted historical drama, though some wished for a more conventional adventure pace.

Fun Fact

To prepare for his role as Percy Fawcett, Charlie Hunnam lost a significant amount of weight and adopted a strict diet and exercise regimen, even undertaking survival training in the wild.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Realistic account of exploring the deep regions of Amazonia**_ In the early 20th century, Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam) travels to the Amazon basin to survey the border of Bolivia and Brazil. He discovers evidence of an ancient jungl...

dshacky90

dshacky90

End of the movie you just kind of stare at the screen and ask "What the H*** did I just watch?!?" It is loooooong and just keeps going and going and going. No big movements to get the plot line going any faster and just when you think ...

Reno

Reno

**He wasn't the first, but came close to let the world know his founds.** I don't know what were the people expecting from it, another 'Indian Jones'? Booby traps, man eating ants, ancient alien ship et cetera? Well, I agree it was slow ...

Gimly

Gimly

Let it not be said that _The Lost City of Z_ doesn't attempt something large. Let also not be said that I was entertained for more than a couple of seconds at a time throughout the whole damn thing. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things tha...