Lost River
Directed by Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut LOST RIVER weaves elements of fantasy, noir and suspense into a modern day fairytale. Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy (Christina Hendricks) a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son Bones (Iain De Caestecker) discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery if their family is to survive. Also starring Saoirse Ronan, Matt Smith, Eva Mendes, Ben Mendelsohn.
Ryan Gosling directs a macabre and dark fantasy, where a teenager discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town.
Cast: Christina Hendricks, Saoirse Ronan, Matt Smith, Ben Mendelsohn
Member Reviews
Really interesting setting, and some good acting, but the plot was severely lacking and the ending didn't hold together.
Really well done atmospheric film that is slight thriller and horror touched with an other worldly feel.
Surreal atmosphere with some lovely camerawork.
I absolutely loved this film. Its unsettling and surreal tone paired with some great performances (especially Matt Smith) made up for the thin narrative. I can already see a lot of people calling it slow or boring but i think they'd be missing the point. This is an overly stylized, dark fairy tale with a neon halo which perfectly paints the films tone of desperation and hope with its dystopian brush.
Loved this movie!!!!