Lost Girls

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Sarfaraz A Luz Garbus directed this crime drama, which is based on the book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" by Robert Kolker. The film stars Amy Ryan, Thomasin McKenzie, and Gabriel Byrne. The film was screened at the Sundance Film Festival. It is based on the true story of Shannon Gilbert (1986-2010), a young escort who went missing after placing a protracted call for help to 911. Her mother, Mari Gilbert, who placed her daughter in foster care at the age of 12, is determined to find out what happened to her daughter when police got apathetic with finding her. I learned about Shannon Gilbert while watching several crime documentaries on YouTube, where her voice call was published, in which she is breathing heavily, pleading for help, pounding on the doors of neighbors in a gated neighborhood for help, and repeatedly screaming about some persons attempting to kill her. The film was made in 2020, therefore it closes with unanswered facts about the suspect(s). However, in July 2023, after more than a decade of searching for the infamous Gilgo Beach Killer, Rex Heuermann was apprehended in New York, where he worked as an architect. Amy Ryan delivers an outstanding performance, as does the entire ensemble cast. I stumbled onto the film when looking for Thomasin McKenzie movies. A good treat for those who enjoy criminal investigation films. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Birithivy Y Lost Girls - 7.5/10. True crime films/documentaries have covered a lot of subjects. But surprisingly, the case of the Long Island beaches murder cases hasn't been one that has been covered that often. With powerful performances from Amy Ryan, Thomasin McKenzie, and Gabriel Byrne, and Lola Kirke, the movie centers around the story of Marigil Bert and her fight to find her missing daughter. With her pursuit to find her daughter, she ends up bringing attention to other unsolved murders that have happened in the region as well. The film works in a lot of ways in terms of creating a tense atmosphere. The tone makes for a dreary watch, and it follows suit with a lot of true crime related productions. Amy Ryan is one of the most underrated actress in her generation, and she delivers an amazing layered performance as Mari. The grief, anger and determination she shows in her performance helps elevate the film. Overall, a solid, but tough film to watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/28/24 Full Review Gareth v Okay. Rather straight forward storytelling that is let down by it's uneveness despite an excellent performance from Amy Ryan. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Audience Member Could be better. Still good. Sad movie, but not crying sad, just sad story. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Audience Member Basic movie but good, went by quick which means it didn’t drag. Based on true story which I always find more intriguing. Unfortunate ending. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/23/24 Full Review Jeff M The sheer power and timeliness of the subject matter, based on a true story, leads me to give this a lukewarm recommendation despite my reservations. Cinematically, it's nothing more than an extended episode of a LAW AND ORDER or CSI type of show. All of the production elements are TV-movie level. Ryan is probably one of the best and most underrated actresses working today, but I'm afraid I don't think she was the right choice for this role. She gives it her all, and this is somewhat reminiscent of her Oscar nominated performance in GONE BABY GONE, but she just doesn't feel authentic to me. Despite the incendiary material this movie tackles, I don't feel any passion in the filmmaking. It just feels like a workmanlike, watchable movie that'll keep you interested for a couple hours but you likely won't remember in a week. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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