The Lure

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The Lure

2016

1h 17m

Documentary

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Thousands of treasure hunters explore the Rocky Mountains to find a millionaire's fortune.

Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

A fascinating premise, some quirky characters and ravishing landscape cinematography eventually dwindle into nothing in this only fitfully interesting documentary.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 8, 2017

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

The film could have done with some tougher questioning of Fenn, a colourful, controversial figure now in his 80s.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 8, 2017

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Matt Turner

Little White Lies

There is something quietly tragic about the film, not just in the obsessive conviction of looking for something that may not even exist, but also in the cult of personality that exists around Forrest Fenn.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 7, 2017

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Josh Slater-Williams

Vague Visages

It may sound like an odd compliment to praise a film for coming across like an ambien trip. For many, that will be the exact opposite of what they want from any film. Me, I’m just glad this film exists.

Nov 13, 2023

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Charlotte Harrison

Den of Geek

Filmed in the truly beautiful and awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains landscapes, with the occasional breathtaking overhead drone shots, the individuals are left to tell their own story, not have one inflicted upon them.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 13, 2020

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Joseph Walsh

CineVue

You begin to wonder if the treasure is real, or is this some elaborate hoax by Fenn who is enjoying the power-trip and media attention. At one point Fenn claims, "We are all charlatans to some degree." - not exactly an encouraging statement.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 27, 2017

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Tomas Leach

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Paulina Longenbaugh

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Amanda Fry

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Robert Fernandez

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Dan Levinson

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Errol Morris

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Synopsis

Thousands of treasure hunters explore the Rocky Mountains to find a millionaire's fortune.

Director: Tomas Leach
Producer: Robert Fernandez
Production Co: Moxie Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 17m