Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum’s The Lost City is one of the best rom-coms of the past five years and is finally available to stream on Netflix. Bullock and Tatum lead the cast of The Lost City, which also features performances by Daniel Radcliffe, Brad Pitt, Oscar Nuńez of The Office, and Oscar-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph. The Lost City is full of great quotes that make it one of the most overlooked comedies of the 2020s.
The Lost City received solid reviews as a charming, old-school adventure upon its March 25, 2022 release date. The film belongs in the same vein as other jungle action-adventure films such as Jumanji and Jungle Cruise, providing a familiar setting that viewers can easily fall into. Bullock and Tatum make for a fantastic leading pair who both have experience in classic comedies of the 2010s such as The Heat and 21 Jump Street. The Lost City was also a box office success, earning $193 million against a budget of $68 million.
The Lost City
is also available to stream on Paramount+.
The Lost City Is Now On Netflix – Why It’s Worth Watching
The film delivers a bright atmosphere and leans into the highs of its fun subgenre
The Lost City is a great and simple watch that delivers a fun and entertaining ride. With a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 79% and an even higher audience score of 83%, The Lost City is nearly universally considered a solid choice for a lighthearted and energetic weekend watch. Abby Olcese of RogerEbert.com said in her 3.5-star review of The Lost City, “It’s bright, both visually and atmospherically. It’s an original story, told by filmmakers who get what kind of movie this is.”
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The plot of The Lost City follows Bullock’s romance novelist protagonist on a book tour with her cover model, played by Tatum. The two of them get swept up in a kidnapping attempt which mysteriously lands them in an intense and thrilling jungle adventure. The film sharply mixes elements of comedy, action, and romance to deliver a full-bodied and accessible crowdpleaser that feels more warmly familiar than coldly formulaic. While The Lost City isn’t exactly full of shocking moments, it’s a safe bet for a classic Hollywood throwback.
The action provides palpable tension and stakes matched with the sharply written comedic dialogue
The action/adventure aspect of The Lost City works well for the rom-com, particularly with Bullock and Tatum in the lead roles. Both have taken on physical roles in action films before (Bullock rose to prominence in the 1994 classic Speed while Tatum was the lead in 2013’s White House Down) and The Lost City allows them to tap into their previous experience in both the action and comedy genres.
Of course, romantic tension is another key element in The Lost City, which sparks memories of Bullock’s star roles in classic rom-coms such as Miss Congeniality and The Proposal. Tatum has starred in even more romantic comedies and dramas than Bullock, including The Vow, Dear John, his breakout movie Step Up, and his recent collaboration with Scarlett Johansson, Fly Me to the Moon. Fans of any of these films will more than likely enjoy what The Lost City has to offer.
Originally titled The Lost City of D, The Lost City is a romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. Bullock stars as Loretta Sage, a novelist, as well as Dr. Angela Lovemore, the heroine of her successful romance series. Together they try to escape from a billionaire who is hell-bent on discovering an ancient burial chamber that is described in one of Sage’s books.
- Director
- Adam Nee , Aaron Nee
- Release Date
- March 25, 2022
- Studio(s)
- Fortis Films , 3dot Productions , Exhibit A
- Distributor(s)
- Paramount Pictures
- Writers
- Aaron Nee , Oren Uziel , Adam Nee , Dana Fox
- Runtime
- 112 Minutes
- Budget
- $68 Million
