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I stumbled upon 'Lost Girls' tonight on Netflix and thought it looked interesting so decided to give it a look. I wasn't aware of the story behind it and I wasn't aware that it was based on true events. The main thing you'll notice when watching this movie is that is has an agenda, and it pushes it very heavily - and I liked that because it was personal. When a film just picks an agenda and decides to shove it in your face, that's garbage. But that isn't what happened here. This movie has a reason to be anti-police based on the real-life happenings and it wants people to know that. I think it found a good balance between getting its point across and also making sure it didn't consume the movie.

If you asked people to list all the Oscar nominated actresses who appeared in 'The Office' I think a lot would forget to put Amy Ryan on their list. She is though and 'Lost Girls' is further proof that when she is given the material to work with she can act her backside off. Her performance means a lot to this movie because she is the driving force behind almost every scene. If she wasn't able to pull it off the movie would fail, simple as that. She is terrific.

If you don't know anything about the real-life events this is based on then this film works very well as a mystery-drama. If you do know about them then I would suggest you're still going to enjoy this film, just in a different way. Don't come in expecting action scenes and over-the-top drama thrown in for the sake of it. This is a low-key, understated film that just goes about its business and does so wonderfully well. I had a great time with this movie and I suggest you will too.

This is the first review I have ever written because this movie deserved more credit than it was given. It was not perfect and some of the acting was clunky, while others were exceptional. You really feel the mothers energy throughout and can grasp the love that truly was there despite all of their familial shortcomings.

I am not sure how true this story was , but I hope the police were not this inept. I couldn't be sure if it was just over the top writing or not.

Overall, this was a good watch. Suspenseful with a decent enough cast.

Since I watch a lot of murder mysteries this popped up on Netflix. Once it started I realized is was about the murders on Long Island. I knew a little, but nothing about the families involved.

The film does an excellent job of drawing you into the life of the mother who wouldn't settle for police indifference. There were details and an ending I never knew that adds to the heart break.

Based on true events, Lost Girls - Os Crimes de Long Island (2020) touches on the wider story of the Long island serial killer, who, to date has not been identified.

As a film it was very good, and anyone with any empathy for others will be drawn into the mothers desperate search to find her daughter.

For myself, the most poignant part of the film was the end. The incredibly selfish act of taking someone's life for your own 'pleasure', or self protection, is beyond the lowest of the low, but the domino effect such a cowardly and moronic act has upon that person's family makes it even worse, and this is very much the case for Mari Gilbert (the mother of Shannan).

Recommended for those who enjoy films based on true events, true crime and mystery.

Lost Girls: Based on the Long Island serial killings. The story centres around Mari Gilbert (Amy Ryan) mother of missing Sex Worker Shannan. Mari's relentless campaign forced the police chief (Gabriel Byrne) to conduct a search for her daughter and to seek the serial killer(s) responsible for killing up to 16 women. Best acting plaudits though go to Thomasin McKenzie as Sheree Gilbert. Reed Birney is suitably creepy as a suspect. Terrible incompetence and dereliction of duty by the police is revealed. Directed by Liz Garbus. 7/10. On Netflix.

Acting is overall good. Photo is good. But to tell this whole story in 1h 30mins is impossible. And that affects the outcome. It results in not getting to know the characters, there are gaps in the story and overall it is shallow. They could have done so much more with this (sad) story so it could have been developed into a mini series maybe. I would have liked more focus on the investigation. More focus on the characters living in Oak Beach. More on the daughters relation to their mother. And so on. Intent is good but it doesn't reach whole way through.

A very important story but it should have been a documentary not a feature film.

I heard about this movie after the recent arrest of Rex Heuermann. Personally I believe there is more then one killer. In this movie Shannon calls the police (of which they didn't respond for over an hour) and in the recording she says "they're trying to kill me". Serial killer means one person is the perpetrator. Serial killers is plural and I don't think for one second if any person called the police in hysterics and say "they" that it doesn't mean there wasn't more than one person she feared her life for.

Such a tragic story overall for this family.

I thought it was well made as, at the time it was made, there was no person being investigated despite the number of murders in the back yards of this so-called gated community.

I'd like to think the mother was able to bring down wrath on Rex Heuermann as she desperately wanted to know who killed her daughter.

No one should ever overlook the inability of local yocal police. I live in a small community and I don't think they would ever be able to handle a case of this magnitude of murders. I would hope they'd have the common sense to call in a better agency (not necessarily the FBI as they're sure showing their true biased colors as of late) to assist in investigating and finding the perpetrator/s. Local police are good but their scope is very limited, especially in respect to budget cuts and them being the target themselves of persons driven by the media to hate.

I do recommend this movie.

This is based on a truly tragic story, however I found this movie incredibly boring. What could have been an interesting & poignant opportunity was reduced to a collection of midday moviesque cliches. There are some really fine actors in this including Gabriel Byrne & Miriam Shor, but even their performances are flat. Every character is either one dimensional, unlikable or flat. A real waste.

It's 2010. Mari Gilbert (Amy Ryan) is a struggling single mom in Ellenville, New York. Her youngest Sarra has issues. Her oldest Shannan goes missing. She takes her daughters, Sarra and Sherre (Thomasin McKenzie), to Long Island where Shannan was last seen. Police detective Dean Bostick (Dean Winters) dismisses her due to Shannan being a prostitute. Then a police dog stumbles upon the bodies of four dead prostitutes. Police commissioner Richard Dormer (Gabriel Byrne) takes over the investigation. Mari grows frustrated and decides to take on the entire closed-off community.

I hate to do this to a true story movie but it doesn't have a satisfying ending. As it stands, I need a re-enactment of that night and Shannan's final moments. I need to know who 'they' are. I need a lot of things that is missing in the real life story. I can't blame the movie for not showing things that are unknown in real life. I can blame it for not knowing the best ending of this movie. The best ending must be Mari's murder by her daughter Sarra. This is not Shannan's movie. This is Mari's movie and Amy Ryan's great performance proves it time and again. She electrifies this movie. She is the heart and soul of this movie. This is Mari's movie and it ends when she ends.

This movie is more of a testimony to US police incompetence than anything else.

It also tells about the difference society in the United States. If you belong to the middle class, and are at the bottom of society, then you are insignificant.

The movie is based on a true story, and shows these insignificant struggles against power! Personally, I am glad that some are making movies like this, which clearly tell us that the United States is not the best country in the world, as they would like to appear!

The show drags out a bit. Characters are difficult to like, but the mom does a good job portraying a desperate mother with baggage. I don't understand the daughter's talking at all. Is it an accent. I hated every scene she was in.

Overall, good premise. Just fell short of being good.

Good evening, everyone! I'm Mr. C Reviewer, and tonight we'll be diving into the film Lost Girls. I had the opportunity to watch the movie on Netflix. This movie originally premiered on January 28, 2020, and has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It is rated for viewers aged 15 and older. Notably, parts of the film were filmed in New York, USA. As someone on the autism spectrum, I found subtitles to be incredibly helpful, greatly enhancing my ability to follow the dialogue throughout the film. The film was directed Liz Garbus and written by Michael Werwie and Robert Kolker who published a book with the same name in 2013.

Summary: The disappearance of Shannan Gilbert irrevocably changed Mari's life, plunging her into a desperate search for answers. Fuelled by a mother's profound love and determination, Mari, along with her other two children, embarked on a relentless pursuit of the truth behind Shannan's vanishing.

Review: -The film's compelling opening immediately establishes its tone by introducing Mari Gilbert, a single mother grappling with financial and emotional hardships while working multiple jobs. The narrative swiftly immerses the audience in a palpable sense of foreboding and urgency as Mari confronts the unsettling absence of her daughter, setting the stage for the unfolding events. The film resonated deeply, exploring the worth of marginalized individuals, systemic failings, a mother's unwavering resolve, and the persistent fight for justice. By drawing from the Long Island serial killer's true story, the movie prompts viewers to consider empathy, activism, and the necessity of societal transformation. I found the film to be a captivating experience, even though its pacing was not particularly swift. The narrative, while sometimes feeling both deliberate and hurried, managed to hold my attention throughout. I appreciated the film's unique focus, which, despite its contrasting speeds, ultimately contributed to its overall effectiveness. I found Amy's performance to be the emotional heart of the film. Her ability to express a wide spectrum of feelings, from intense rage to profound sadness, was captivating. The way she embodied the character's anger and vulnerability was truly compelling. The young actors portraying the victims' families delivered empathetic performances, which amplified the film's emotional resonance. Reed's portrayal was unsettling and successfully created a palpable sense of dread. I felt the film could have explored the motivations behind the women's situations more profoundly, rather than leaning on familiar stereotypes of working-class women. I experience the film's atmosphere as being meticulously crafted through its use of music and sound design. The sound design plays a crucial role in setting the film's tone, and the soundtrack's minimalist approach, characterized by infrequent musical cues, amplifies the dark and sombre mood. The deliberate integration of music and sound effects serves to heighten the emotional resonance of the narrative.

-I appreciated the film's use of on-screen text to clearly indicate the location of scenes, especially given the travel between various settings. The inclusion of the year at the beginning and the passage of time markers later in the film further enhanced the narrative's clarity and helped establish the timeline. I observed that the film's visual style was a conscious decision, carefully crafted to establish its mood. The employment of muted greens and greys significantly enhanced the overall visual appeal, creating a specific atmosphere. I appreciated the subtle lighting, which created a nuanced feel, though I found myself wishing for more brightness in certain areas; I often adjust my screen to enhance visibility, and this was especially helpful while watching this film.

-I found the ending deeply moving, especially knowing it was based on real events. The film's conclusion, while not offering a tidy resolution, powerfully mirrored the unresolved nature of the true case and the enduring grief of the families affected. I felt the story's complexity might have benefited from a longer format, such as a limited series, as the film's runtime limited the depth of character and event development I would have liked.

I rate each film I watch out of 10 and for this one, I give it a 6.9 Remember this was what I thought about the movie personally and I suggest that you give it a go for yourself.

Well the beginning was very nice and involving but then it became bland and something like cheap copy of masterpiece - "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri". The fact that "Lost girls" film based on some parts of true events supposed to be emotional but the problem was that characters didn't show it. It was lack of emotions.

A little bit too rushed and too indy for the topic in hand. Could have been a limited series when you concider the true nature of events and that more than one family was affected. A missed opportunity and not up to the quality i expect from Netflix

Excellent Netflix film based on real events, I don't say that very often. Dolby Vision and 4K has made viewing films like this a very realistic proposition which makes them more horrowing and thought provoking. Amy Ryan is magnificent as Mari a crusading mother trying to find out what happened to her estranged daughter Shannan, ably supported by her two daughters. Police only stumble across two bodies by mistake which takes her to a strange private community called Gilko Beach(The True Location). Gabriel Byrne plays Commissioner Dorman a cop whos at the twilight of his career, he forms a cat & dog relationship with Mari. Mari forms friendships with the mothers and daughters at a wake, where they try to seek justice. This won't be bettered this year for its realism and passion and superb acting. A Must See!

Despite a super interesting premise and a good performance from most of the main leads, this movies doesn't really deliver much. The plot focuses too much on certain episodes and doesn't give the viewer the whole picture of the events.

It's just like almost every other Netflix's attempt to make a movie. It might have been a story worth telling but with such flat acting performances why should anyone care? Not one single character actually made me interested. What is it with Netflix, as soon as they move on from shows or documentaries and try to make a movie, it usually ends up being another flop.

(2020) Lost Girls DOCU-DRAMA

Adapted from the book, "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" by Robert Kolker co-executive produced and directed by Liz Garbus. It has a single mother, Mari Gilbert (Amy Ryan) of two underage girls- Sherre Gilbert (Thomasin McKenzie) and Sara Gilbert (Oona Laurence) on an odyssey in search of her oldest daughter Shannon Marie Gilbert after she receives a couple of phone calls asking for her. At the opening credits viewers are subjected to Shannon's call to 911, before her mother, Mari drives her and her daughters to Long Island hoping to find that she is still alive by first meeting her boyfriend, Alex Diaz (Brian Adam DeJesus) and her "driver" Michael Pak (James Liao). At first, Shannon's disappearance was viewed as just another runaway or prostitute, but as soon as another commissioner is assigned to the case by the name of Richard Dormer (Gabriel Byrne) is when a long desolate beach has been searched thoroughly is when more dead bodies appear with many of them to have in common is that they were either prostitutes or workers who work in the sex industry. It was at this point, we find out more about how Mari placed Shannon to go to foster care while the Richard Dormer does not have a great record himself.

Anyways, it is obvious some of the names have been changed to avoid litigation from "Gilgo Beach" to "Oak Beach". And this presumption that the doctor Peter Hackett (Reed Birney) who lived in the area may have something to do with Shannon's disappearance as was the only one who had control of the only camera around that particular area and so forth. That if anyone were to keep themselves informed by now, that the actual serial killer or murder has already been caught in the year of July of 2023 by the name of Rex Heuermann. That's three years after the movie was made and he was caught by means of DNA, cellphone records, and other evidence to link him to the crimes.

A docudrama about young girls caught up in prostitution and murdered has enough drama of itself without any filmmaker having to massage the details for more drama. In Netflix's Lost Girls, experienced documentarian Liz Garbus directs an attention-grabbing docudrama set in 2010 among marshes of Long Island that includes a fierce mother looking for her sex-worker, Jersey City, Craigslist propositioning daughter.

Meanwhile, at least 4 bodies have been found, and the Suffolk County police are scrambling. The serial killer mystery is afoot based on a true story.

It's unknown from the start who the murderer is, freeing Garbus to shift focus into the harrowing effect the losses have on the families and friends of the girls. Blue-collar Mari (Amy Ryan) has three daughters, one of whom, Shannan, has been missing in the vicinity of the burials. Mari is a bedraggled waitress in Ellenville tirelessly goading police to do more to find her while her story as a troubled single mother incrementally unfolds to bolster suspicions that her harried life is a contributor to Shannon's unbalanced life.

Besides the drama of finding bodies under constantly overcast skies and learning more about Shannon's last day, Garbus gives us suspicions about a possible murderer, Dr. Peter Hackett (Reed Birney). Living in this area of the Island, he cryptically called Mari the day of the disappearance. Although one scene shows him acting strangely, no real proof emerges.

The lack of firm proof and the reluctance of the police to act aggressively give the story dramatic energy. Commissioner Robert Dormer (Gabriel Byrne) embodies our frustrations of not being able to piece together the evidence or stop the determined Mari to cause as much heat as possible to ramp up the search. As Mari becomes the hero that forces the police to search further, we become aware of how difficult it is to find the missing girl and determine who is the murderer.

To add to the depression of the movie's premise, scenes are largely gloomy, the town in decline, and the marshes forbidding and unforgiving. The police are slow to respond and jaded, but maybe understandably so given the naturally-slow evidence gathering and the pejorative "missing-prostitute" meme.

When we learn that Mari sent Shannan to foster homes because she couldn't handle her bipolarity, we learn that losing girls is a mosaic of bad decisions and downtrodden lives.

Police are complacent and parents flawed. Lost Girls will always be a mystery, regardless of who does the murdering.