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I had high expectations for In the Lost Lands, given the well-known cast and the intriguing premise. Unfortunately, this turned out to be one of the worst movies I've seen in a cinema.

The film relies heavily on visual effects, but beyond that, there is little to enjoy. The storyline is chaotic and lacks clarity, making it difficult to stay engaged. The dialogue feels artificial-almost as if it were generated by AI-devoid of any real emotion or depth.

Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista are talented actors, and their performances were solid, but even great acting can't save a movie with a weak script. A compelling story is the backbone of any good film, and this one simply didn't have it.

I can't help but wonder: Did anyone actually read the script before agreeing to this project? With such a high-budget production, featuring top-tier actors and elaborate CGI, it's baffling that the storytelling was so poor.

I'm giving In the Lost Lands a 5/10, solely because of the acting and visual effects. Sadly, without a strong narrative, it all feels like an empty spectacle.

In the Lost Lands had all the right ingredients to be an exciting fantasy adventure-strong leads in Dave Bautista and Milla Jovovich, a promising world, and some genuinely fun twists along the way. Unfortunately, it never fully comes together in a satisfying way.

Bautista, as always, brings a commanding presence, and Jovovich delivers her signature action-hero energy. There are moments that hint at a deeper, richer world, and a few surprises that add some excitement. But the pacing drags, making it hard to stay fully engaged, and the story doesn't develop in a way that feels particularly compelling. It's not that it's bad, just that it never reaches the heights it seems to be aiming for.

That said, if you're a fan of the actors (which I am), there's still enjoyment to be found here. It's the kind of film that has its moments but ultimately doesn't leave a lasting impact.

Would I recommend it? Maybe-for die-hard fans of Bautista and Jovovich or those who just want a bit of fantasy escapism. But for anyone looking for a truly gripping story, this one might get lost in the shuffle.

I had not watched anything from this 2025 movie prior to sitting down to watch it. But I figured that there was potential here, as it was starring Milla Jovovich. And I have to admit that the premise of a post-apocalyptic setting did seem mighty alluring.

But what director Paul W. S. Anderson delivered here was essentially just another "Resident Evil" movie, just without the T-Virus and the zombies. Or at least that the sensation and vibe I was getting from the movie, as the story unfolded and we got to know the characters. Yeah, Gray Alys (as Milla Jovovich's character was named in this movie) was essentially just a variant of the Alice character from the "Resident Evil" movies. Except for being a clone, she was a witch with magical powers, but the same fighting skills and also using the same weaponry.

The storyline in "In the Lost Lands" was pretty straightforward, although a bit of a strange mixture of many different genres scrambled into one. Sure, it was watchable and entertaining enough for the mindless action fantasy that it turned out to be, but don't get your hopes up for a stellar storytelling event here. I have not read the short story, from writer George R. R. Martin, that this movie was based upon, so I don't know how true screenwriters Constantin Werner and Paul W. S. Anderson were to the source material.

The acting performances in the movie were fair enough taking into consideration the material they had to work with. The movie does have some familiar faces on the cast list, with the likes of Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista and Fraser James. Fraser James really stood out in the movie with his performance as The Patriarch. I am by no means a fan of Dave Bautista, and "In the Lost Land" didn't convince me otherwise.

What worked out the most in "In the Lost Lands" was the special effects. The CGI effects looks good and there were some nice creature designs, and the props and wardrobe departments definitely worked their magic quite well.

This movie is an odd mixture of multiple genres, and thus it was a little bit hard to fully get submerged into. But it proved to be fair enough entertainment for the mindless action that it was.

My rating of director Paul W. S. Anderson's 2025 movie "In the Lost Lands" lands on a five out of ten stars.

I knew going into this it was going to be bad. I love this type of theme but they always seem to screw it up with bad writing. Id love to finally see a good movie with this type of setting. I will say part of it I was entertained. Action, relationships, some twists and turns. When we left the theater, multiple people mentioned it didn't make sense. While it did to me, I get that viewpoint. Because it was weak when they were trying to be creative. It's a sleeper, and i don't suggest people use their hard earned money to see this. While it was beautiful and you could see they put in a lot of work, it just came out super flat with the story.

Watched at AMC on 3-6-2025.

In the Lost Lands" is not just a bad movie-it's a masterclass in how to take an intriguing concept and strip it of anything remotely compelling. Paul W. S. Anderson, the king of soulless adaptations, once again proves that he can turn even rich source material into a dull, lifeless, CGI-infested wasteland. This so-called "dark fantasy epic" feels more like a two-hour endurance test, complete with cringe-worthy dialogue, terrible pacing, and a story that stumbles over itself before falling flat on its face.

Milla Jovovich, ever loyal to her director husband, sleepwalks through the role of Gray Alys, a "powerful" witch who does absolutely nothing of consequence. Dave Bautista's Boyce is reduced to a grunting sidekick whose only personality trait is looking annoyed. Arly Jover's villain, Ash, is as generic as they come-another discount "mysterious antagonist" who seems to exist solely because the film needs a bad guy.

Visually, it's an absolute mess. The CGI looks cheap, the sets are empty and lifeless, and the action sequences-supposedly a highlight-are choppy, weightless, and completely devoid of impact. The editing is so erratic that it feels like the movie was pieced together by someone who had never seen a film before. The color grading makes everything look like it was shot through a dirty fish tank, and the soundtrack is as forgettable as the script itself.

The biggest crime of In the Lost Lands is that it's boring. There's no tension, no stakes, and no reason to care. It pretends to have deep lore but refuses to develop it, instead throwing vague fantasy jargon at the audience and hoping it sticks. Even George R. R. Martin's weak endorsement-saying it "captured his voice better than other adaptations"-feels more like a desperate attempt to salvage its reputation than genuine praise.

By the time the credits roll, the only real mystery is how this ever got made. A movie with this much potential should not be this awful. In the Lost Lands is a soulless, plodding, incoherent disaster that even the most forgiving fantasy fans should avoid at all costs. If you're looking for a dark fantasy adventure, watch literally anything else."