Lost in London
Lost in London

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Lost in London

2017
Movie
97 min
English

Lost in London is the hilarious tale of Okon and Bona, young students who get selected for an exchange program in London. They attempt to earn some pounds before returning to Nigeria and experience culture shock and all sorts of trouble. But Okon and Bona are made of sterner stuff and every step of the way prove that the Nigerian spirit cannot be broken. —Closer Pictures

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users47%
Director: Woody HarrelsonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

An autobiographical tale following writer-director-actor Woody Harrelson during a wild night in London. What begins as a seemingly ordinary evening devolves into a series of chaotic and surreal events involving his estranged father, his wife, his best friend, and a journalist. The film chronicles a surreal journey through the city, testing Harrelson's relationships and sanity.

Critical Reception

Lost in London received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who were divided on its unconventional narrative and Harrelson's bold directorial choices. While some appreciated its unique, live-broadcast approach and Harrelson's personal investment, many found the film to be overly self-indulgent and lacking in coherent storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its experimental, live-broadcast format.

  • Criticized for its rambling, self-indulgent narrative.

  • The performances, particularly Harrelson's, were seen as committed but unable to salvage the film's structural issues.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a polarizing experience, with some viewers appreciating the raw, personal nature of the film and Woody Harrelson's direct involvement. However, many found the plot confusing and the humor to be hit-or-miss, leading to a general sentiment that the film was more of a quirky experiment than a fully realized cinematic work.

Fun Fact

Lost in London was famously filmed and broadcast live in cinemas across the United States and the UK on February 9, 2017, making it a unique cinematic event.

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