The Lost City

[Channing Tatum's] energetic and eager to please — virtues he shares with the film.

The Lost City is exactly the kind of throwback rom-com adventure that is elevated from fine to riotous thanks to the presence of Sandra Bullock

Ultimately there is not much to recommend The Lost City beyond a degree of unpretentious good nature, plus the appeal of its stars. But depending on your fondness for Bullock and Tatum, that may be enough to make you feel you haven’t been robbed.

These are two charming actors who play off each other with manic enthusiasm. Alas, the screenplay is woefully short on screwball energy.

The Lost City, for the most part, finds that sweet spot between goofy and sincere, especially during the scenes where Tatum’s Alan tries to match up to the mercenary hired to rescue Loretta, played by none other than Brad Pitt.

Director siblings Aaron and Adam Nee are the missing link between the Farrelly brothers and Joel and Ethan Coen. This is the third film they’ve made together and it’s a grubby little gem.

For a certain kind of mood, one filled with patience, forgiveness and the need to pass a few hours of time, The Lost City might almost be what the doctor ordered.

The Lost City is the perfect palate cleanser for those who are looking for a fresh twist on the comedy genre.

Laughing, smiling, & losing my shit! Hands down one of the best comedies I’ve seen in awhile. I need more Channing Tatum & Sandra Bullock now! + Brad Pitt was amazing! This is the perfect Adventure film for all!

Despite billing itself as a return to the entertaining adventure-romance movies of the ’80s (it’s impossible not to think of Romancing the Stone), The Lost City was afraid to lose itself in eccentricity.