Plot
A single mother is swept into a dark underworld, while her teenage son discovers a road that leads him to a secret underwater town.
Release Year: 2014
Rating: 6.7/10 (496 voted)
Critic's Score: 35/100
Director: Ryan Gosling
Stars: Christina Hendricks, Iain De Caestecker, Matt Smith
Storyline
"Lost River" is a dark fairy tale about love, family and the fight for survival in the face of danger. In the virtually abandoned city of Lost River, Billy (Christina Hendricks), a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld in her quest to save her childhood home and hold her family together. Her teenage son Bones (Iain De Casestecker) discovers a mystery about the origins of Lost River that triggers his curiosity and sets into motion an unexpected journey that will test his limits and the limits of those he loves.
Cast: Ben Mendelsohn -
Dave
Christina Hendricks -
Billy
Saoirse Ronan -
Rat
Eva Mendes -
Cat
Matt Smith -
Bully
Iain De Caestecker -
Bones
Demi Kazanis -
Club Bartender
Barbara Steele -
Belladonna
Reda Kateb -
Driver
Carey Torrice -
Waitress
Elijah Daniel -
Big Bad Wolf Club Member
Torrey Wigfield -
Face
Cody Stauber -
Bad Wolf Party-goer
Garrett Thierry -
Nightclub Patron
Rob Zabrecky -
Silver
Trivia:
At first, Belladonna should have been played by Karen Black. Unfortunately she died from cancer and then Barbara Steele had the role. See more »
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User Review
Author:
Rating: 9/10
I saw this movie at the screening in Cannes. What a stunning
directorial debut by Ryan Gosling. He has learned a lot from Wing Refn.
The movie grasps you from the start, and doesn't let go until the very
end.
The scenes were utterly visual, complex with a vivacious nature and
astonishing narrative character and composition. Mr Gosling shows his
true creative colors as he blend scene into scene with paramount
thoroughness. My projection is that this movie will get an Oscar nod at
least. In my humble opinion, Ryan Gosling is a profound filmmaker, with
a beautiful future to come.
The actors are well cast. The chemistry between the two main
protagonists is unique and brutal. Christina Hendrix once again shows
us what she can do with her youthful enthusiasm. Without giving away
any spoilers, I will predict she will make you cry.
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