Lost Horizon

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Ed . Question me some answers if you please… A: Quaaludes Q: Why are the dance numbers so lethargic and uninspiring? A: Nobody knows. Q: How did Sally Kellerman get cast in a musical role? A: Michael York and Peter Finch. Q: Who are two brothers from different mothers AND fathers? A: Woody Allen was busy with Sleeper. Q: Why was John Gielgud cast as Chang? A: It’s two movies for the pleasure of one viewing. Q: Is this a fantasy drama or a light musical comedy – I’m confused? A: Helen Keller, of course. Q: Who’s responsible for such amateurish choreography that might be acceptable in an elementary school assembly performance? A: The film was intercepted before distribution by Flip Wilson. The Devil made him do it. Q: This film has such tremendous talent behind it – how could it turn out so lame and disappointing? Overall, I enjoy watching a scene or two from time to time for its charm and nostalgia. The songs are not Hal David's best by far but I like some of them, and Bobby Van is fine. This film is really a Jeckyl and Hyde mismatch. The first half hour or so is well-acted. In the next hour, the choreography is embarrassingly juvenile. Dubbing singing voices over actors was no longer considered acceptable. As to 'representation' - I don't give a damn about casting Caucasians as other races; the fact is they are the acting class. It's another thing, though, to to have non-natives in roles that lord over everyone else. Charles Boyer reserving succession to Peter Finch would make most any white person wince. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Tim S Not nearly as bad as critics would have you believe, it is entertaining fluff to just sit back and enjoy. Most songs are enjoyable if not necessarily memorable. Excellent cast, particularly Sally Kellerman, Peter Finch, Olivia Hussey, and Michael York. Easy to enjoy. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review John J What most people miss is that this is a musical with an outstanding score. Musicals are not known for the dramatics. The dance numbers and the musical arrangement in this movie are outstanding. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review john r This big budget movie is at best a poor man's fantasy island. Unfortunately the Burt Bacharach songs don't help at all. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review CodyZamboni Movie is harmless. It's campy and silly. The production design is cheap and tacky. The song and dance numbers are forgettable, But the story held my attention, and the final half hour is a home run - gripping, haunting, and bittersweet, as Peter Finch comes to grips with faith versus reason. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/24 Full Review Audience Member Lost Horizon had a lot of bad qualities that I would consider lost in this film. The following in this film was lost: acting (especially from Sally Kellerman, Olivia Hussey, and Bobby Van), writing (Larry Kramer), and direction (Charles Jarrott). Whoever thought making a remake musical version of Lost Horizon was a good idea should've been fired by Columbia Pictures. Due to the most pathetic dance numbers with tacky moments this Horizon was a lost cause. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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