32/17
Sofia is a progressive and independent girl who is terrified of the word marriage. The only novels she has ever read are those of Jane Austen. That is until she is mysteriously transported to the 19th century. Diego Montez’s film debut. Introduces Jules and Jim (1962). I was quite surprised by this one, in a good way, since most of the fantasy and ‘what if’ stuff is something that happens. The genre has been told before and is generally a tired thing except for new audiences that are coming along, but “Lost” actually had some interesting points to share, a somewhat fresh approach and a fresh presentation of certain things, despite the heavy load of clichés that most of us are familiar with from both romantic novels and fantasy themes. It is based on a best-selling novel (which I have not yet read), so what drew me to it was the fantasy themes and some of the names in the cast. Plot twist: It ends up being a fun, humorous movie that you really enjoy. It follows Sofia (Giovanna Grigio), a modern, independent woman who is a big fan of Jane Austen’s novels and who wishes her romantic life would be exactly like swooning over a noble, kind Mr. Darcy. But in the age of dating/hookup apps and ruined romance, the dream only comes true in books, or so she thinks until she is transported to the 19th century in a place that looks like a mix of Brazil and England, and somehow racial diversity is totally accepted (I loved that, but a lot of people will be confused by it), and that’s when she accidentally bumps into the young, handsome, and respectable Ian Clarke (Bruno Montaleone). The rest is up to you to fill in the blanks as the confusion grows between beings from different eras, different behaviors and social attire, and if there will be any love happening. The production values were incredible, from costumes and art-direction to the location (I don’t know where those beautiful landscapes where Sofia and Ian ride horses were filmed), the package was well presented and presented a great moment. And if I have to say that there is some urgency in “Lost” or at least the audience for it are those who feel exactly like Sofia, living and facing an incredible technological era, and with the ability to believe in love and marriage outside of just a social contract; but the era we have lacks human connection, real affection (as if the Austen period was so perfect). Thus, the film makes an interesting comparison of time, the romance of classic novels compared to modern times and how these two could connect… if they ever did. With these questions, there is plenty of humor, the couple is very charming as are the secondary characters – Ian’s sister (Nathália Falcão) was my favorite, enchanted with sunglasses and always helpful to Sofia. As a story that takes a few jabs at clichés, whether in fantasy, literature or real-life clichés, “Loss” almost lost itself a long time ago, but it’s one of those things that always attracts audiences who love these themes but scares those who feel worn out by repetition. I managed to surprise myself with a few things, and the conclusion seemed quite fair with everything that was presented. Fiction is fiction, but sometimes there are touches that reach reality. Live and learn. 7/10.
