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Lost in La Mancha
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74 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

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  • Starring: Jeff Bridges, Terry Gilliam
  • Summary: Lost In La Mancha may be the first 'un-making of' documentary; the story of a film that does not exist. Instead of a sanitized glimpse behind the scenes, this film offers a unique, in-depth look at the harsher realities of filmmaking. With drama that ranges from personal conflicts to epic storms, this is a record of a film disintegrating. (Quixote Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    This is a sad and funny true-life tale that speaks volumes about the difficulties of independent filmmaking.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    The film should be required viewing for all aspiring filmmakers, but the story's road-accident appeal is universal.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    30
    The movie neither inspires us to pine for what might've been nor makes Gilliam-style filmmaking seem like a noble pursuit.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. jp992751
    4
    Kind of a boring mockumentary. Depp was good but it just wasn't anything special. So many opportunities for a laugh fell by the wayside. If this is an actual documentary I don't buy it.… Expand
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