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Lost in La Mancha Reviews
Wow, I didn't know Terry was such a great illustrator and artist and that he did outline sketches for his movies. I love seeing how passionate he is about his work, it's almost like watching a kid sail a kite for the first time. It's funny to see how crazy these Europeans think Terry is with all his ideas. I mean can you blame the man for being super creative and inventive? I can tell already that the reason his Don Quixote project didn't take off was because of money issues and because he was working with production companies that weren't true believers of what he wanted to do with his project. It must be so frustrating having all these ideas in your head, wanting to put them on screen and then people find it hard to understand what you're trying to do artistically. It's actually quite inspiring seeing how ambitious and how much of a dreamer Terry is, a real visionary. Holy shit when the flood came out of nowhere and took all the gear away, I knew it was a sign almost from God. This movie wasn't meant to be finished. It was doomed from the beginning. I always love watching the behind the scenes or making of a movie. Seeing how everything gets produced and the amount of time, energy, and work that goes into making a movie seems so daunting. The problem here seems to be Hollywood. They don't back Terry's projects back because they think his ideas and dories are too eccentric. Well fuck Hollywood. Who needs them anyways. Throughout the whole time watching the documentary, I could just feel that the project wasn't going to be finished. It's kind of sad knowing that it was a failed production, even from the beginning. I thought this documentary was a very insightful look at all the trials and tribulations that goes into making a movie, especially a Gilliam movie. It highlights all the things that can go wrong. It captured the spirit of Terry Gilliam and what it takes to make a Gilliam movie. Even though I was kind of scarred and felt anxious watching the movie, I thought it was very enlightening and an essential watch and made me appreciate and admire one of my favorite directors even more.
A great cautionary tale for what can go wrong on a film set, and all at once. Not a great documentary unfortunately, it lacks character and it lacks real insight into its main players. But, boy, what a string of bad luck. You definitely feel for Gilliam. They should update this, honestly, as this story has only gotten longer and longer...
Some negative reviews focus on the pain and frustration Mr. Gilliam experiences as the film falls apart; they somehow seem to miss the many moments of child-like glee he experiences during the process as well.
the windmills of reality fight back
An incredible doc about Gilliam's incomplete dream project. Anyone who has tried or made a movie can feel his pain.
An extraordinary documentary detailing Terry Gilliam's failed attempt at putting Don Quixote to film. A must see for fans of film, and most importantly, a must see for people interested in the often grueling and unpredictable processes involved in making them. Outstanding.
Decent documentary about a filmmakers worst nightmare - injured actors, horrific weather, lower than wanted budget, no help from Hollywood... Quite interesting, and it's good to see Gilliam's optimism right until the end. I hope he does make his 'Don Quixote' film one day!
Nunca debiste venir a Spain, Terry.
Amazing film documenting the trials and tribulations of Terry Gilliam's Don Quixote production.
Started out great but became incredibly dull by the end
interesting how the art of cinema and filmmaking can be nothing but trouble when luck is not on your side...Depp's role looked promising...sigh.
A wry view of the pressures of film-making, showing Terry Gilliam struggling to adapt Don Quixote against increasingly overwhelming odds.
Thought provoking! An intriguing look at what almost was. It is strange watching a train wreck happen. You know how it's going to end, but you can't help but look on in fascination.
Certainly one of the most brutally honest and even painful making of documentaries, this one is about the disastrous production of Gilliam's Don Quixotte where everything goes wrong. An intimate look into the filmmaking process in general, a too ambitious filmmaker and the unhappiness that can grow within the group, which affects the project and can lead to a work's tragic demise. The worst thing about the experience is that from the few scenes Gilliam shot, we know it could have been quite a spectacular movie.
The Documentary I watched years a go in Film School and was always wanting 2 re-watch. The story of Terry Gilliam's battle to bring Don Quixote to the screen and truly everything that could go wrong did go wrong and then some. Plagued with bad weather, ill health of actors, no prep, and any other chaos you can imagine. This is every director's nightmare & a funny & traffic film to watch. Heart-wrenching what he went through, a great documentary.
Absolutely terrifying, but completely eye-opening. Lost in La Mancha should be seen by everyone interested in filmmaking.