Lost Horizon

Audience Reviews

View More (53)

Kim G A great deal of work is invested in preserving great movies. In the case of this travesty a great deal of work should be invested in making sure it is lost for all time. The cast seems so out of place compared to the original. The song and dance numbers are excruciating. As good as Geilgud is his casting in the role of Chang is uncomfortable whitewashing. The 1937 film is one of the periods great movies. This one is best forgotten. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review Malou C I think the movie was ahead of its time. The message of the movie and Burt Bacharach's beautiful songs, were not understood then. I think the movie has the kind of message the world needs to hear today. The world is a circle - against bullying; Living Together, Growing Together = family values; reflections and others. Try watching it for the 1st time, or again, from a different perspectuve Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review 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 Read all reviews

Lost Horizon

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Most Popular at Home Now