Lost Girls

  • M (AUSTRALIA)
  • 2020


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Positive Reviews 31
Negative reviews 17
Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.5
This is far from a straightforward hero activist story and Mari isnt painted as a perfect mother. Den Of Geek
3.8
An emotional examination of one of the most famous unsolved cases of the modern era. Rogerebert
4.0
When Maris eldest, Shannan (Sarah Wisser), doesnt join her family for dinner as planned, Mari is concerned. Common Sense Media
2.0
Adapted from Robert Kolkers book by Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile screenwriter Michael Werwie, another filmmaker might have balked at tel .. Indie Wire
1.5
Shannan had told Mari that she was going to come over for dinner, and when she never shows Mari doesnt think twice about it. Variety
2.0
At 95 minutes, Lost Girls is sorely lacking and, ironically, one wonders what a Garbus docuseries could have found instead. The Guardian
3.0
If thats the statement you want to make, thats fine, but it doesnt work if everyone but the Gilberts are one dimensional characters. Collider
4.5
She doesnt interpret her characters for us or maybe even for herself. Vulture
1.5
The intention to show how the justice system failed these forgotten women is honorable, but the dramatic execution is lacking. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Yet anger best describes the movies atmosphere, its overall mood and its authorial tone. The New York Times
2.5
Ryans one of those MVP character actors thats seemingly incapable of delivering a bad performance, and elevates everything shes in. JoBlo
4.5
Low key and frank about Maris failings, the movie has no interest in sensationalizing the daughters life and fate. It is a mystery, but also a rich po .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Just as it is possible to make a compelling doc without telling an entire lifes story end to end, Lost Girls proves that you can make a substantial th .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
The emotionally available McKenzie occasionally reminds us of what director Liz Garbus left out of Lost Girls, the pathos and heartbreak. Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
They invite Shannan over for dinner, and she doesnt show up but its implied that such a thing isnt outside the realm of normalcy. Decider
1.5
A story that works much better if you do a Google search before watching it, not after, since it offers a lot of convenient human truths, but not enou .. The Wrap
2.5
All told, Lost Girls succeeds in humanizing a grisly news story, but it makes for less than satisfying viewing. News Day
3.0
I dont want a movie about something as serious as this to be entertaining.
4.5
Lost Girls, a dark and true movie as scary as a film can be. But this story shouldve been told as documentary, pure gold. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
Its a difficult watch, but Garbus avoids melodrama or soapboxing to instead focus on the horrific truths about the issues of class, crime and the abus .. Flim List
1.5
It doesnt seem like anyone is taking her disappearance seriously. Film Inquiry
4.5
By veering into the humanity of this story, Garbus is able to express the horror without getting too ghoulish. Pajiba
3.0
One night, Shannon doesnt show up for a planned dinner, which isnt all that unusual. The Play List
3.0
Even if the mystery isnt powered by jaw dropping moments, theres always Amy Ryans Mari. Flicks
4.0
Just because shes hasnt come home, doesnt mean its a five alarm fire, chides one detective. Stuff
3.0
I suppose that dissatisfaction and unease isnt altogether a bad thing. Tell-Tale TV
1.5
While Lost Girls doesnt make any firm accusations, it does heavily imply the involvement of Dr. Peter Hackett (Reed Birney, The Hunt). Bitly
1.5
Luckily, Garbus direction helps keep the visible parts of the film compelling. Polygon
2.0
Alas, Lost Girls never fully embraces this potentially superb, thought provoking dynamic. Film Avclub
2.3
Prior to this film, I had watched a docu series on LISK titled The Killing Season (an excellent series that I heartily recommend), so I was familiar w .. Cultured Vultures
4.5
When you are black or poor and white there are a different set of rules regarding missing persons. Documentarian turned feature director Liz Garbus pa .. Wp Me
4.5
Lost Girls storytelling may be a bit rocky at times, but its emotionally heartwrenching plot elements and terrific performances save the film from bei .. Battle Royale With Cheese
1.9
A movie that simply does not know what it wants to portray and fails terribly as a true crime thriller. .
1.5
Its just a shame the execution of the plot isnt as intriguing as the premise. Entertainment Ie
3.0
It feels incomplete, not developed enough for us to fully be immersed in the story, the result is a suspense free procedural with barely any stakes at .. Worldo Free L
4.5
Lost Girls is Garbuss first narrative feature, and it is a serious effort. Garbus brings out the social element, beginning with some of the films open .. World Socialist Web Site
3.5
Lost Girls would have been better as a true crime series, but it speaks of its subjects with sensitivity and reminds the audience that sex workers liv .. Daily Dead
3.5
Her other children, Sherre (Thomasin McKenzie) and Sarra (Oona Laurence) are doubtful; Shannan doesnt always keep her promises. Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.8
A moving and effective true life drama that shows the fractures of a broken system. Amy Ryans performance is astonishing.
1.5
The Lost Girls filmmakers dont reveal anything significant about Shannans personality.
3.0
But because of the ongoing mystery which enfolds its narrative, Netflixs latest might have benefited from more time spent dissecting its subjects psyc .. NME
4.5
Ryan is the hard bitten engine driving this charge against simply shrugging off the disappearance of women... Awfj
1.5
It seems like the relevant ideas hinted throughout the film were an accident because they are never explored, and are just there to create frustration .. Pólvora
4.5
Lost Girls greatly overcomes the challenges involved in adapting a real case to a fictional movie. Letras Libres
2.0
She doesnt have toMari Gilberts story is plenty compelling without frills.
4.5
Lost Girls is something that should make us uncomfortable. Not only because of the murders, but because of what it says about us. KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..
3.0
The execution isnt as even or focused as you may wish, but this is clearly a passionate, well intentioned look at a tragic tale featuring imperfect ch .. The News International (Pa ..
2.0
While it isnt a bad narrative choice, Garbus film never seems to stay focused. High on Films
4.5
You may have already seen the story of the Lost Girls on true crime shows, but this film makes the loss of so many young women, whose killer or killer .. Blog Franciscan Media
4.4
Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone ) plays Mari, a Long Island working class mother with three daughters one of whom doesnt show up for a much anticipated dinne .. OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (I ..
2.5
It has a bit of a feel of a tele movie, but that aside, Amy Ryan in the lead role is really good here. Movie Squad (RTRFM 92.1)



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