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Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland’s flop is now available to watch on Prime Video

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As a devoted film enthusiast and someone who appreciates a good adventure tale, I can’t help but recommend James Gray’s “The Lost City of Z” to anyone looking for an enthralling cinematic experience. This visually stunning masterpiece, now available on Prime Video in the UK, was unfortunately overlooked by audiences when it first hit theaters in 2017.

James Gray’s The Lost City of Z is now available to watch on Prime Video in the UK.

Although the film failed to draw large audiences when it was released in 2017, its stunning visuals and enigmatic plots received rave reviews from critics.

Featuring standout acting by Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, and Tom Holland, this film is definitely worth watching now via streaming services.

According to David Grann’s 2009 non-fiction work, the narrative unfolds around Percy Fawcett, a true-life British explorer, as he embarks on an adventure deep into the Amazon jungle.

In the early 20th century, I was captivated by the tales of the daring explorer and former military man, Fawcett. On his journeys, he stumbled upon remnants of an uncharted civilization, far more advanced than anyone could have imagined.

Yet, when he came back to London, no one trusted what he said, not even his colleagues at the Royal Geographical Society. At that point in time, they continued to regard indigenous people as uncivilized.

I can’t get enough thinking about uncovering the secrets of this enigmatic civilization. So, I set off on multiple expeditions into the dense Amazonian jungle, joined by my fellow explorer Henry Costin (Pattinson) and his son Jack (Holland).

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At home, his wife Nina (played by Sienna Miller) offers him her unconditional love and support.

The film “The Lost City of Z” received high praise from critics, with a 86% approval rating based on 251 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the audience ratings tell a different story, with only a 58% approval rating.

In the spring of 2017, Gray’s film failed to attract audiences at the box office, bringing in just $19.3 million despite having a production budget of $30 million.

Now that it’s available on Prime Video, it’s time for audiences to give it another chance.

In the vein of timeless Hollywood adventure films, influenced by directors such as David Lean and Werner Herzog, The Lost City of Z beautifully portrays the allure, enigma, and untamed essence of nature.

The film explores the intense fixations of professionals, their desperate quest for significance, and the powerful pull of the unexplored mysteries.

The Lost City of Z is now available to watch on Prime Video in the UK.

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2024-07-29 18:19

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