The Lost King

IFC Films | Release Date: March 24, 2023

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Ratings

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TVJerryMar 30, 2023

Sally Hawkins brings her gawky charm to this role as a woman who was inspired to locate the grave of Britain's Richard III. Her search meets with opposition from noted historians and academics, but she remains steadfast in her dedication toSally Hawkins brings her gawky charm to this role as a woman who was inspired to locate the grave of Britain's Richard III. Her search meets with opposition from noted historians and academics, but she remains steadfast in her dedication to restoring the king's legacy. A phantom version of the ruler also "haunts" her to become a sort of spiritual guide. Director Stephen Frears has told the story with assurance and an upbeat vibe, but not much emotional connection. Even the supportive relationship with her estranged hubby (Steve Coogan) feels cheerful and cursory. Instead of creating an involving personal journey, this feels almost like a documentary with the cast doing re-enactments. Surprisingly, the score by renowned composer Alexandre Desplat is overbearing and intrusive. On the positive side, this is a fascinating true story about one person's commitment and the remarkable historical implications of her quest.… Expand

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Paper_KayMar 24, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's kinda sweet, really. Both lead actors are sweet and the whole story is rather cool in a nerdy, lonely kinda way. Alas, the abysmal budget and a bit of a predictable script wear it down (the whole, oh, funds are being cut, oh no, what will we do now,...). Plus, I have zero idea why Steve Coogan is on the poster, his role is terrible, he's the depressing naysaying ex-husband who keeps making the lead character feel worse in almost every scene. (Ye, I know he's the producer. Terrible.) But I do recommend it, as it is a cute story and I'll watch almost anything with Sally Hawkins anyway.… Expand

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SayreTXJul 24, 2023

This was a serviceable dramatization of a woman's obsession with finding a buried king. The writers squeezed her story into the standard three act story structure in rather obvious ways, but if you enjoy tales about England and its historyThis was a serviceable dramatization of a woman's obsession with finding a buried king. The writers squeezed her story into the standard three act story structure in rather obvious ways, but if you enjoy tales about England and its history then you might enjoy this light interpretation of one woman's herculean accomplishment.… Expand

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