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The Lost Daughter

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Alone on a seaside vacation, Leda becomes consumed with a young mother and daughter as she watches them on the beach. Unnerved by their compelling relationship, (and their raucous and menacing extended family), Leda is overwhelmed by her own memories of the terror, confusion and intensity of early motherhood. An impulsive act shocks Leda into the strange and ominous world of her own mind, where she is forced to face the unconventional choices she made as a young mother and their consequences.
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A strikingly assured debut for writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter unites a brilliant cast in service of a daringly ambitious story.

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It includes great acting and some really intense moments, but overall, The Lost Daughter is dull and difficult to follow.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk An excellent, embodied turn from Olivia Colman is no huge surprise these days, but she is particularly magnetic here, in a part that leaves room for interpretation. Rated: 4/5 Sep 23, 2024 Full Review Caryn James BBC.com Colman can make Leda simply driving a car seem dramatic, as the expression on her face quietly captures the emotional turmoil she tries so hard to contain. And Gyllenhaal can turn an image of rotting fruit into a jump-scare. Rated: 5/5 Jan 25, 2022 Full Review Stephen Romei The Australian This is a fine, unsettling film about the cost of the choices we make. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 8, 2022 Full Review Yasmine Kandil Discussing Film To some regret, the first act of the film is drawn out exposition with no real insight as to where the plot could be headed. However, when it does find its rhythm, it is almost addictive in a way. Rated: 3/5 Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views “The Lost Daughter” is one of the best films in 2021 because it shows us a story of an imperfect, often annoying and reckless protagonist, but makes viewers get invested in her story even when she commits unlikable acts. Jun 10, 2024 Full Review Nadine Whitney Mr. Movie's Film Blog If one is willing to make the effort to embrace the fractured nature of the protagonist, The Lost Daughter is a puzzle that, although not entirely solvable, is rich in its complexities. Rated: A Sep 17, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Les N Why do Americans never get non-American films? Not everything is a lesson, and there is a big world out there! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review Tracey J I don't understand why this movie was made. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Samuel J The Lost Daughter drags on with little payoff, pretending to be a mystery when it’s just about a woman reflecting on abandoning her children. Ed Harris’s character has no real impact, his presence changes nothing. The pacing is painfully slow, and the ending offers no resolution, leaving you feeling like you’ve wasted time on a film full of awkward moments and missed potential. So to save you some time, don’t waste your time on this movie. It’s pretty much clickbait. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/30/24 Full Review Craig G I'm sure there's a plot somewhere in the movie. When you find it, please tell me. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Joy G I adore this movie. The acting is stellar from Jesse Buckley and Coleman in particular. It’s a study of life and behavior, just sit back and enjoy a harrowing but moving experience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Iamwhoi M Watched this after seeing the reviews. I fall squarely on the boring, pointless side. The young mother immediately having a fixation on the older woman was just weird. We're told the people "aren't good people," which goes nowhere. I guess it's generational torture of having kids that is the point. I'd write some more; but I just don't care. Pass. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Alone on a seaside vacation, Leda becomes consumed with a young mother and daughter as she watches them on the beach. Unnerved by their compelling relationship, (and their raucous and menacing extended family), Leda is overwhelmed by her own memories of the terror, confusion and intensity of early motherhood. An impulsive act shocks Leda into the strange and ominous world of her own mind, where she is forced to face the unconventional choices she made as a young mother and their consequences.
Director
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Producer
Charlie Dorfman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Talia Kleinhendler
Screenwriter
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Samuel Marshall Productions, Endeavor Content, Pie Films, Faliro House Productions
Rating
R (Sexual Content/Nudity|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 31, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 31, 2021
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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