Kevin o
As a movie, it's good and absolutely worth watching. But when you realize the achievement, it's an absolute masterpiece! Shot once, in real time, as a 'one-er', and then was broadcast live as filmed... There is nothing like it in history. Think of it. No editing, no cuts, no edits.
If One things fails, if ONE actor drops his lines, or... slips and falls. I read this was also done with 1 camera and 1 camera man. Geesh, that poor guy. There is a ton of stairs. Try that with your iPhone, walking backwards upstairs filming, and don't run into the guy with the boom mic. It's just the best execution 0f any scene since the (now overrated) Liotta entrance to the Copa. Gts if you haven't seen that.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
04/07/25
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Rishi A
I feel this film is about connection. Connection comes through honesty, humility and truth.
As Woody's night-out unfolds in Soho (and its randomness) it reminds me of life. I understand what Woody was trying to capture, and his inspiration and its really BOLD and really an awe inspiring idea - especially as its Soho and London.
I must say Woody's self deprecation went a little to far at some points which made it a little unbelievable as I can not imagine any movie star being so grounded. Movie stars inherently have egos, and I can not imagine Woody ever really singing the Cheers song (PAST the first line or a few notes of the song) to a Bouncer so he needs to be true to what happens in real life as well and respect the audience to understand it.
I can definitely see him waiting at the back of the line as a laugh - and there is a certain amount of spirituality in that added with the randomness of Soho.
I have watched this a few times now, and I just get lost in it, mostly because I see the hurricane that Woody can be and I love Soho and this is a true tribute to anyone that can understand it.
I googled the film and was disappointed by the reviews, so thought to add my two cents. Just watch it - open some wine, and just chill. Its what entertainment was supposed to be about.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
08/22/23
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SONIA L
Fantastic! Can't believe this was shot live. My favorite scene is Owen and Woody's fight...so funny.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
08/05/23
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Dave S
Loosely based on a Woody Harrelson misadventure one night in London, Lost in London is pretty impressive considering it was shot in one uninterrupted take. What's even more impressive is the fact that it was broadcast live in theaters, allowing no room for errors or restarts. Harrelson plays himself, wandering the streets of the city in an attempt to get back to his hotel to make amends with his wife for an outrageous indiscretion. The scenes with Owen Wilson are comedy gold and there are more than a handful of laugh-out-loud set pieces. Assuming that much of the movie was improvised, it is nothing if not an impressive and ambitious project.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/19/23
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isla s
This 'film' is a weird one. The story is pretty flimsy and its hardly a laugh a minute. I didn't really 'get' the whole 'live' aspect of it. Its scripted and yet at the start its going on about how its a live show streamed to cinemas, supposedly all done in one take? surely that's not possible. Given what happens, its hard to feel especially sorry for Woody and I'm a fan of his acting work but still... there are definitely some cringey moments (particularly Bono on the phone with the cops) and its certainly watchable but it doesn't really work overall. The most interesting part of this is that its, apparently, based on a true story, to which all I can say is 'sheesh - what a bad night!'. I can't help but wonder why it's called 'Lost in London' given he isn't really lost as such - he's a bit of a lost soul in a way I suppose but given he tries to get out of situations by effectively bragging about his Hollywood status, again I'd say its not easy to feel too sorry for him.
I found it a bit hard to believe that it was genuinely filmed and broadcast live, in one take no less, so they say. That is certainly some feat. I imagine this may well appeal more (or mostly?) to people studying film, potential directors in the making and so on, in terms of the technical side of things but it didn't really grab me, as far as it being an exciting or compelling story, hence the lowish rate, as I rate films more for how they appeal, how engrossing and compelling they are, rather than any technical intricacies involved.
This is an ok film but no more, so I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it, unless your a big fan of Woody and your interested in seeing a depiction of a bad night for him, in which case its maybe worth a look, otherwise no.
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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mike g
How did I never hear of this?!? Woody directed this single shot film and I'm amazed at the technogical feat was shot live and then shown in theaters immediately. And the self-own for all his films, Owen Wilson's in jokes.... effing great! He actually sang the theme for Cheers!
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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