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The Lost World (2001)

6.020012h 30mEN
AdventureFantasyScience FictionTV Movie

Directed by Stuart Orme

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

2h 30m

Language

EN

Release

December 25, 2001

Director

Stuart Orme

Official Trailer

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Overview

This Lost World is a splendid BBC TV dramatisation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous adventure story. Bob Hoskins makes an unusually genial Professor Challenger, far less of a bully than Doyle's character, but his slightly stereotyped companions are nicely filled out by a solid cast. James Fox is C...

Cast

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Prof. Challenger

James Fox

James Fox

Prof. Summerlee

Tom Ward

Tom Ward

Lord Roxton

Matthew Rhys

Matthew Rhys

Edward Malone

Elaine Cassidy

Elaine Cassidy

Agnes Cluny

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Theo Kerr

Bianca Roe

Bianca Roe

Selena

Nathaniel Lees

Nathaniel Lees

Indian chief

Joanna Page

Joanna Page

Gladys

Robert Hardy

Robert Hardy

Prof. Illingworth

Tom Goodman-Hill

Tom Goodman-Hill

Arthur Hare

Tessa Peake-Jones

Tessa Peake-Jones

Mrs. Hilda Summerlee

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Lost World (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

This Lost World is a splendid BBC TV dramatisation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous adventure story. Bob Hoskins makes an unusually genial Professor Challenger, far less of a bully than Doyle's character, but his slightly stereotyped companions are nicely filled out by a solid cast. James Fox is Challenger's more timid but still covertly adventurous rival, Tom Ward is the moustachioed big game hunter who faces an Allosaurus with an elephant gun, and Matthew Rhys plays the tagalong reporter hoping to impress his faithless fiancée.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Lost World. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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