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HerickDienerJan 6, 2022

"The Lost Daughter" tem bons ensinamentos sobre a maternidade, que poucas mães tem coragem de sequer pronunciar. Mas serve mesmo é para evidenciar, mais uma vez, que Olivia Colman é uma das maiores atrizes que já pisaram por aqui. Até um"The Lost Daughter" tem bons ensinamentos sobre a maternidade, que poucas mães tem coragem de sequer pronunciar. Mas serve mesmo é para evidenciar, mais uma vez, que Olivia Colman é uma das maiores atrizes que já pisaram por aqui. Até um bocejo que ela solta ao acordar está acima do que fazem os seus outros colegas de profissão. Vale por ela!… Expand

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crankyoldguyDec 31, 2021

As a father of five daughters…I know that being a parent is complicated. This film is brave in opening the discussion of what a “good mother,” really is. We are blessed with close relationships with almost all of our daughters. The “almost”As a father of five daughters…I know that being a parent is complicated. This film is brave in opening the discussion of what a “good mother,” really is. We are blessed with close relationships with almost all of our daughters. The “almost” being the fluid part of working at it harder with one than the others. Gyllenhaal is going to have a long career as a director if this is her first attempt.… Expand

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toddandersonDec 17, 2021

Maggie is fantastic. Watched the film with my 2 other friends and we are all stunned by the film.

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JLuis_001Dec 31, 2021

I don't mind non-linear narratives, but I have to admit that initially, The Lost Daughter caught me a little off guard.

Its content makes sense of course, but initially it's impossible not to feel a little lost and confused, because thisI don't mind non-linear narratives, but I have to admit that initially, The Lost Daughter caught me a little off guard.

Its content makes sense of course, but initially it's impossible not to feel a little lost and confused, because this film starts with its ending, and finding out what happens to Leda (Olivia Colman) is not easy at first.

Needless to say the mystery begins to unfold, and I'll tell you up front that it's not about anything sinister or anything like that. In fact it's a tragic story, but I applaud first-time director Maggie Gyllenhaal who never seeks to make it easy or explain what's going on in a rushed way. No, Gyllenhaal withholds the mystery, not to drive her drama and keep you interested in knowing the outcome, but because it's necessary for the pieces to fall into place properly and for you as the viewer to be really involved with it.

The crux of the matter lies in the past and youth of Leda's character, which in those sequences is played by Jessie Buckley. And it's that point in the story that gives full meaning to the odyssey that the present day Leda is experiencing.

The Lost Daughter is more about context than about exposition or catharsis. In fact to my interpretation there's none, and its ending though ambiguous, hints at a conclusion that may be equally tragic and bittersweet, yet it may also signify rest and liberation for its main character.

This was a very good film. One of the best Netflix released in 2021. Precisely on the last day of the year.… Expand

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Treasure188Dec 17, 2021

Loved every single second of it. Maggie Gyllenhaal is a fantastic director. The performances are great, especially Olivia Colman's. I have been having a good week in terms of watching films.

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ThatprettysoulDec 31, 2021

Such an amazing, beautiful movie! Brilliant cast! Maggie really did a great job here!

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gwtgrtrghrthDec 17, 2021

My two friends spoke for me. This is amazing. Hoping that this will be well received by other people as it deserves to be.

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DanielLGJan 1, 2022

Olivia colman es maravillosa como siempre, la hija perdida es maravillosamente exquisita

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lwtosDec 25, 2021

Great moovie with excellent perfomances! The gem here is the original music where Monika really serves.

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mikerayDec 31, 2021

All children are annoying. They're not worth it. I want to thank this movie for giving me the courage to finally leave my kids for three (at least) years before actually building a relationship with them. Irresponsible you say? I am. But IAll children are annoying. They're not worth it. I want to thank this movie for giving me the courage to finally leave my kids for three (at least) years before actually building a relationship with them. Irresponsible you say? I am. But I deserve it.… Expand

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SamiIsidorioDec 30, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oliviaaaaaaa, galera é a maior que nós temos, futura best actress, que adaptação bem feita, a Gyllenhal debutou bem como diretora.… Expand

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bertobellamyJan 2, 2022

Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut is remarkable.

This story, about a woman who begins to recall her early memories as a mother after interacting with a younger one and her daughter, asks a question society tries to evade almost all theMaggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut is remarkable.

This story, about a woman who begins to recall her early memories as a mother after interacting with a younger one and her daughter, asks a question society tries to evade almost all the time: is it wrong to give up as a mother?

'The Lost Daughter,' based on the novel of the same name — which now I'm very interested in reading —, presents us a mature woman in conflict with herself. Did she do wrong when she tried to look for herself when raising her children? Society, in general, expects women to feel bad about it, so I'm glad this film has a main character that deconstructs what a mother means now.

Apart from that, the acting in it is very good. Olivia Colman is amazing as always but, for me, Jesse Buckley is the real star. The way she represents the joy and the frustration of being a young mother more focused on her career and her personal affairs is on point. And the other characters have a good development arc too. Almost everyone expresses their tribulations to Leda (Colman), making the movie more interesting.

Hope this film gets more love during awards season.… Expand

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katezoeJan 1, 2022

A beguiling debut film brilliantly directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and another Oscar worthy performance by Olivia Coleman. Tough subject will not make this a film for everyone. The world is filled with lost daughters.

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joaogabriJan 4, 2022

MVP: Olivia Colman

"Pobres criaturas que saíram da minha barriga. As partes que acho mais bonitas nelas, são as partes alheias a mim." De férias numa praia grega, a professora Leda (Colman) tem seu espaço invadido por uma família barulhentaMVP: Olivia Colman

"Pobres criaturas que saíram da minha barriga. As partes que acho mais bonitas nelas, são as partes alheias a mim."

De férias numa praia grega, a professora Leda (Colman) tem seu espaço invadido por uma família barulhenta e grosseira, que chega a praia aos montes e começa a se apoderar desta. Em meio aos intrusos está Nina (Dakota Johnson), uma jovem mãe que chama a atenção de Leda, que passa a ver a si mesma, quando mais jovem, na outra.

Um retrato cruel sobre a maternidade e suas mazelas, inclusive culpa. Uma adaptação impecável do livro de mesmo nome, escrito por Elena Ferrante, transformado em longa por uma Maggie Gyllenhaal que parece ter nascido para escrever e dirigir. Em sua estreia por trás das câmeras, ela escolheu um livro dificílimo, de tema delicado, mas encontrou num elenco espetacular um meio de contar essa história. Aqui, a trama está nos detalhes, nos olhos, na tensão tão palpável que dá para cortar com faca.

Infelizmente não é um filme "para qualquer um", pelo ritmo bem lento da obra, que vai crescendo até o seu clímax onde, para alguns, pode parecer que "nada acontece". Mas o filme, assim como o livro, faz várias reflexões sobre a maternidade de vários ângulos diferentes. A protagonista, Leda, é uma mãe cansada, que já criou as filhas; Nina é uma mãe jovem, com uma filha pequena e muito carente, que não desgruda dela; Callie (Dagmara Dominczyk) é cunhada de Nina e está grávida de seu primeiro filho, barriguda, e tem o ar de quem entende tudo sobre crianças, e que sabe melhor que Nina como cuidar da filha pequena dela - "essa é a sua experiência?", pergunta Leda a Callie numa cena, debochada.

E, muito distante daquela praia, nós somos apresentados a uma Leda quando mais jovem, vivida por Jessie Buckley (cuja interpretação está sobrenaturalmente conectada à Colman). Conforme acompanha Nina e sua filha na busca por uma boneca perdida (a "filha" do título, diria eu), a protagonista revisita suas lembranças de quando as próprias filhas, Bianca e Martha, eram ainda meninas, necessitadas, exigentes, o tempo todo ao lado da mãe.

Daí, entre belíssimas cenas na praia e flashbacks, "A Filha Perdida" discorre a experiência de uma mãe "desnaturada" (nas falas da própria Leda), que não conseguia se conectar realmente com as filhas e com o dever de mãe. Muito da verborragia da autora da obra original é espalhada aqui e ali entre conversas da protagonista com outros personagens, onde ela sempre se estende demais falando das filhas, falando com certa amargura, embora com elegância, sobre o rancor que as filhas têm dela e elas tem das filhas.

Existe também um tom de erotismo no filme. Leda é uma mulher beirando os 50 anos, como a própria Olivia Colman, mas que se sente bonita. Nas cenas da praia, os grandes seios da protagonista ganham algum destaque, e o corpo delicado e esculpido da Nina, vez e outra em foco, molhado, parecem pintura em determinadas cenas. As falas uma para a outra, compartilhando alguns segredos, longos olhares de compreensão... Os encontros da protagonista com os homens que trabalham na praia e na pousada (Paul Mescal e Ed Harris), os flertes aqui e ali. Sem falar dos flashbacks, quando a Leda está com seu amante, e eles exalam vontade de devorar um ao outro. Tudo isso contribui para o clima tão "úmido" que o filme tem, quase pastoso, realmente palpável do início ao fim.

E é claro que o principal "instrumento" que Gyllenhaal tem aqui, é o poder de atuação da Olivia Colman, uma das melhores - se não a melhor - atriz em atividade nos últimos anos, quando pensa nos projetos que participa e no PODER que tem em cena. Leda é sua personagem mais difícil e, não surpreendentemente, sua melhor atuação. Alguns dos pensamentos da personagem no livro, que não estão presentes no filme por falta de narração, ficam impressos no corpo da Olivia, que tem tanta habilidade para demonstrar emoções apenas com um simples olhar, que poderia interpretar uma mesinha de centro, e mesmo assim ser a mesinha de centro com mais profundidade na história do cinema.

Instigante, malicioso, voraz. "A Filha Perdida" é uma obra incrível, que faz jus ao material base. A cena final, quando a protagonista acorda de seu colapso e atende o celular, para falar com a filha com quem menos tem afinidade, e ainda assim desaba num turbilhão de alívio, é perfeita. Que cineasta é Maggie Gyllenhaal! Que atrizes são Olivia Colman e Jessie Buckley! Que filme!… Expand

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MoviesWithHartJan 1, 2022

MOTHERHOOD can weigh heavily on those unprepared for such an immense responsibility, and while the reward is more than worth the risk, what happens to the parents who realise they've begun parenting before they've finished growing up?

BasedMOTHERHOOD can weigh heavily on those unprepared for such an immense responsibility, and while the reward is more than worth the risk, what happens to the parents who realise they've begun parenting before they've finished growing up?

Based on the novel by Elena Ferrante, The Lost Daughter follows a woman named Leda (Olivia Colman/Jessie Buckley) as her past life comes back to haunt her in the form of Nina (Dakota Johnson), a young, depressed mother vacationing on the same island with her. Mysteries begin to unfold as similarities between herself and Nina make themselves known in unforeseen ways, making Leda question herself and her decisions as a person and mother.

There are a number of underlining messages evident in Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut, most of which revolve around postpartum depression, but since I'm unable to experience the miracle of childbirth, these themes left little impact on myself following the credits. However, I can still judge The Lost Daughter for what it is - a solid movie with terrific performances and perceptive character building.

Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and Dakota Johnson all deliver wonderful performances, presenting themselves as caring mothers shrouded in mystery for majority of the runtime as the audience is left to uncover the secrets that lie underneath both character's past and present. Despite being featured less prominently then I would've like, Jessie Buckley was the standout actress in the film, playing the role of a younger Leda to perfection; entertaining and heartfelt, while also being calculated and empathetic. But unfortunately, the lack of focus given towards her during the first act made for an unsatisfying experience by the final act came around. Her performance, while phenomenal, could've been so much more if not for the fact much of the focus was given to meandering plot elements which were built up to be an impactful crescendo, only for them to be as silent as a pin drop during the film's closing moments.

The sheer intimacy Gyllenhaal devotes towards her fellow cast members is one to be applauded; expectations are foreseeable, yet well-deserved, in a project that serves more as a character study rather than an overarching story, resulting in much of the runtime being devoted to one-on-one conversations and protracted shots of the Greek landscape that gives The Lost Daughter some semblance of verisimilitude. It's definitely not a movie for everyone; its themes will fail to relate to many viewers, but for what it is, The Lost Daughter is a promising directorial debut for Gyllenhaal that will keep you well-engaged from start to end - even if the road getting there is a long-winded one.… Expand

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FilmolJan 5, 2022

WTF! I sat in silence for 10 minutes afterwards. I cannot get this film out my head and had to watch immediately the next day. The 2nd time was even better, it’s not an easy film or subject matter and requires some patience. I liked beingWTF! I sat in silence for 10 minutes afterwards. I cannot get this film out my head and had to watch immediately the next day. The 2nd time was even better, it’s not an easy film or subject matter and requires some patience. I liked being challenged to think and feel outside my comfort zone. What I also love is the ambiguity, I believe each person will come away from the film with a different reaction depending on their life experiences. But my biggest question of all is how is Olivia Colman so real and expressive? I have never witnessed a human being capable of conveying as many emotions on the screen. She is just on another level.… Expand

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ReeltruthJan 3, 2022

Loved this taunt thriller. It is messy, just like life and motherhood. The complex characters are well written and acted. Gyllenhaal’s direction is sublime and Coleman is superb as always. The critics got it right but for some reason thisLoved this taunt thriller. It is messy, just like life and motherhood. The complex characters are well written and acted. Gyllenhaal’s direction is sublime and Coleman is superb as always. The critics got it right but for some reason this layered, engaging film is lost on many of the users and their negative reviews. Perhaps they would prefer a Marvel film.… Expand

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HabibiehakimJan 2, 2022

Maggie Gyllenhaal directorial debut was stunning, beautiful, deep, and superb, add with Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, and Jessie Buckley in one of if not they're best performance yet, The Lost Daughter is full of hate, sadness, lonely, andMaggie Gyllenhaal directorial debut was stunning, beautiful, deep, and superb, add with Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, and Jessie Buckley in one of if not they're best performance yet, The Lost Daughter is full of hate, sadness, lonely, and anger that really combined carefully and it all works incredibly well, The Lost Daughter is a perfect movie to end 2021.… Expand

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ChanekeCholoJan 4, 2022

The Lost Daughter is an unnatural film, move the molds about what it means the motherhood to exposes us the other side of the coin, the dark side. Maggie Gyllenhaal adapts the book of the same name in a masterly way, maybe not making usThe Lost Daughter is an unnatural film, move the molds about what it means the motherhood to exposes us the other side of the coin, the dark side. Maggie Gyllenhaal adapts the book of the same name in a masterly way, maybe not making us understand, but making us feel what she wants to convey.
I love Olivia Colman performances, but I'm gonna say that this performance is the best of her career, also for Jessie Buckley and Dakota Johnson. They are so sincere and natural to manifest such an unnatural thought to make us think that it should be a natural thought and this will be rejected for some people.
The story is slow and tries to play with the surreal at times, on a first impression, this causes a mess to get more involved in the story. It's a film which we have to take another look at.… Expand

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GabbyMinouJan 3, 2022

Insightful like a poem that hurts but it’s beautiful for the feelings it creates.

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Ro94Jan 6, 2022

Olivia Colman is everything. Love all the references and how Maggie adapted the book, which is difficult.

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MyrydoaneJan 7, 2022

I’m genuinely shocked at how many people didn’t like this movie. Stunning, raw, honest, beautiful, **** up. A must watch.

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alejandro970Jan 15, 2022

Making your debut as a film director is not easy; not be a mother either. Following the plot closely, there will be no shortage of those who feel identified with the characters, played by an unrepeatable cast. It is one of those films thatMaking your debut as a film director is not easy; not be a mother either. Following the plot closely, there will be no shortage of those who feel identified with the characters, played by an unrepeatable cast. It is one of those films that remain in the memory or the heart. Or both.… Expand