Mjeteconer Just perfect...

ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

Tayyab Torres Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

anne-34498 I don't understand the awful reviews for this beautiful film. Whats with people? I recorded it to keep and love it. Uplifting and a real feel good film with inspiring philosophy,lovely songs and humour. It gives me hope among the uncertainties of this chaotic world. A contrast to the rubbish blockbuster violent films which are all too prevalent. A real story,albeit a fantasy of an ideal civilization.

kite-95434 This film was rarely off the TV in Britain in the 70s and 80s (critically trashed films seem to get much more airtime, maybe because they're cheap? I don't know). I admit I haven't seen it as an adult, but to a naive mind, what could be more thrilling than discovering a secret kingdom, whether it's inside your TV, at the back of a wardrobe, or over the mountains. It was certainly one of the more memorable films from my childhood, very colourful, and some of the songs were great (of course I had no idea at the time they were from the legendary Bacharach and David, who are far too harsh on them). The World is a Circle I've never forgotten and I've added it to my Spotify.And any holes in the script (Larry Kramer!) could be compensated for by gazing on the eternal loveliness of Olivia Hussey.Maybe it'll be shown on TV again someday so I can see if it's as painful for grown-ups as they say.

wes-connors In the midst of an explosive revolution are leader-type Peter Finch (as Richard Conway) and his way younger brother Michael York (as George Conway). They escape in an airplane with a small group, headed for Hong Kong. Unfortunately, the plane is hijacked and crashes in a remote area of the Himalayas. Fortunately, the travelers make it to Shangri-La, a paradise where people live in perfect health and age very slowly. It's not exactly Hollywood, but there is an all-star cast. On board are song and dance man Bobby Van (as Harry Lovett), uptight photographer Sally Kellerman (as Sally Hughes) and gold prospector George Kennedy (as Sam Cornelius)...Mr. Finch is attracted to singing schoolteacher Liv Ullmann (as Catherine) while Mr. York prefers pregnant dancer Olivia Hussey (as Maria)...Wise old Dalai lamas John Gielgud and Charles Boyer are befriended by Finch. He moves closer to the secret of Shangri-La. York mostly wears regular clothing. This is symbolic because he wants to leave with Ms. Hussey, though she may revert to her true age. Many people felt older after sitting through "Lost Horizon". To make it a musical for producer Ross Hunter, the popular songwriting duo Burt Bacharach & Hal David contribute some of their least memorable songs. Charles Jarrott directs with catatonic seriousness. Picturesque photography by Robert Surtees is a relative strength. All told, this re-make of "Lost Horizon" is a lost cause.*** Lost Horizon (3/14/73) Charles Jarrott ~ Peter Finch, Michael York, Olivia Hussey, Liv Ullmann

tim-oliver I have just enjoyed seeing this long forgotten gem on Blu-Ray, in a marvellous crisp and colourful wide-screen presentation, with DTS stereo surround sound and I loved every minute of it. It's like a crazy LSD trip (I imagine!), which makes you very relaxed and feel just great.I first saw this film in 1973, as an 11 year old on board a Mediterranean cruise ship. The on board cinema was just like the real thing and I watched Lost Horizon at least two or three times during the voyage. I also enjoyed seeing the new Bond Live And Let Die and the wonderful thriller Endless Night. I still love all these films and they bring back happy memories of a simpler (and wackier) time.Of course, Lost Horizon is most definitely a guilty pleasure. If you did not grow up in the 70's, it must come across as a very dated and very odd load of old rubbish. The film starts off as action adventure and suddenly changes into a very strange kind of musical, with a score which was very 1973, just like some of the god-awful clothes worn by Michael York and Bobby (please don't dance) Van.The main Shangri-La set looks like a 1970's Burbank Hilton Resort and the obvious studio set interiors are very much over lit. They look like old sets re-used from the Bill Shatner Star Trek shows.The Direction it very old fashioned and lazy. The actors move across the screen, but the camera appears to stay static. However, the worst thing in Lost Horizon is most definitely the hideous choreography from Hermes Pan. The worst I have ever seen.However, the cast is very likable and some of the songs are really quite pleasant and catchy in a very early 70's way. Looking back now, in 2013, the idea of Shangri-La has never been more attractive and I would love to buy my one-way ticket any time they come available on line. Until then, I can take my trip from this wonderful new Blu-Ray disc.Yes, the film is flawed, particularly in the wasted opportunity to direct the musical numbers in any stylish way, but I absolutely love it. I can't wait to see it again!