The Lost City of Z
A man's reach should exceed his grasp... or what's a heaven for?
Directed by James Gray
Produced by Northern Ireland Screen, Plan B Entertainment
An ambitious historical drama about obsession and the human drive to discover the unknown, told with visual grandeur but tempered by the melancholy of a man consumed by his quest.
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.
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Is The Lost City of Z sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does The Lost City of Z end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is The Lost City of Z easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Lost City of Z violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Lost City of Z scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Lost City of Z
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Lost City of Z
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Lost City of Z, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Lost City of Z, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Lost City of Z, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
