The Lost City is Romancing the Stone, updated, and built upon the sizeable charisma of its leads. Sure there is nothing original about it, nothing that isn't predictable. But Bullock and Tatum are just so damn adorable they carry the movie and make it all work. The supporting cast is strong too, a group of funny people having a good time in a film with enough of a story that it doesn't drag. This is what they mean when they say "popcorn flick" and it was yummy.
And kudos to Bullock for proving she is as much a marketable comedy action star as the boys, opening a big movie and being cast against the younger man. This is a film that pretty much exists because of her star power and it highlights many of her talents, her excellent comedic timing, her likability, and her screen prescence. We all know she is a strong actor (Gravity) and while this film doesn't require that much of her chops she still doesn't phone it in.
Tatum, who has been missing in action for a little comes back with a role that seems tailor made for him and his strengths too. Also a strong comedian with a likeable charm, he plays off Bullock well. The two make a great pair. Throw in Radcliff clearly having fun playing an eccentric villain (I'm so glad he appears to be turning into a great character actor) and the rest of the supporting cast and The Lost City is just so much fun to watch.
And that's generally what The Lost City is, funny jokes, enjoyable scenario, and a light fun time. The film avoids condescending about its setting and sticks within its rather predictable lane but doesn't try to be anything more than it is.
The Lost City
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliff, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Brad Pitt, Patti Harrison, Oscar Nuñez, Bowen Yang
Directors: Adam Nee, Aaron Nee
Writers: Oren Uziel, Dana Fox, Adam Nee, Aaron Nee
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