There was something unusual and original about films from the 2010s — a decade when, on one hand, Hollywood was already being taken over by blockbusters and superhero movies, while on the other, some studios and directors were still trying to create original content, telling compelling stories for a wide audience.
Charlie Hunnam is a perfect example of an actor from that era — somehow bypassed by the superhero craze, while most of his other films unfortunately flopped at the box office, even when critics and audiences gave them positive reviews.
“The Lost City of Z” is a prime example. The film tells the story of British explorers who set out to find a lost city in the jungle. It was widely praised by many publications, yet grossed only $19 million worldwide against a $30 million budget — a disappointing outcome for such an ambitious project.
Nine years later, the film still feels fresh and fascinating. It gives the impression of being immersed in the old world of classic cinema — the kind of cinema that no longer exists, a type whose death we may be partially responsible for.
Perhaps, in time, the film will achieve cult status. In any case, we highly recommend watching James Gray’s picture, which not only brings together Spider-Man and Batman (Holland and Pattinson), but is also based on true events. For many of us, it’s practically a lost film — telling the story of a once-lost city.
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