The Lost City portrays life as it was for an upper class family in 1950s Cuba and how the revolution against then dictator Battista affected this family. It portrays how the Castro regime promised change and democracy when trying to oust Battista, and how some were skeptical of Castro's intentions from the start. When Battista does finally leave Cuba and Castro's regime takes over, it gives a glimpse of how Castro treated Battista's men and how he decides to take over land and close establishments just by claiming them as his or giving irrational reasons. It merely touches on Castro's actions, as in reality, they were much more brutal. This story is a story of how these political changes affected the people of Cuba, as seen through this one family, rather than a political piece. It demonstrates the sacrifices made by many Cubans when deciding to leave their beloved homeland and loved ones when the realization is made that Cuba is forever changed as long as Castro is in power. This story laments the Cuba that once was. It also highlights the struggles of many Cubans who wanted to escape Castro and his communist agenda by coming to the United States for a better life and a chance of freedom. As sad as it is to realize the plight of the Cuban people during this turbulant time, it shows the resilience they had to come here with nothing, work hard, and make a better life for themselves. The Lost City is a touching story and is a portrayal of Cuban history that many are ignorant of. Although based on fictional characters, it is a realistic illustration of historical events and gives insight into why many Cubans are still passionate about their homeland and their desires to one day see a free Cuba.Read full review
This is an awesome movie, if you want to know a little about Cuban history this a good chance to know more about it in a very entertaining way. Andy García, Huffman, and Bill Murray, are playing the best performance ever.
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Great DVD. This is a DVD to put in and watch the whole DVD. The whole cast does a great job but Andy Garcia is fantastic. A must-see.
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This movie is phenominal! The emotion represented in the eloquent latin rhythm throughout the scenes excudes the passion, love, anger, confusion, sadness, mourning and other sentiments in each and every character. There is deep sorrow in my heart that Andy Garcia had to wait almost 2 decades before his movie became tangible to the cinema world. This is not only, in my opinion, his greatest acting role... but it is seen in my eyes as one of his greatest life achievements! The criticism received within the Hollywood world is falsely deserved. Yes, the movie was long... but, every frame was beautifully captured... every facial expression told the story... every musical instrument provided insight to the era and culture. There were bloody scenes, however done tastfully. The brutality was understood without the extreme harshess... but, in every revolution - there is gunfire. The depth portrayed in the family, in regards to their political views, was genious (although, I'm not sure unique). The familial backdrop of the story was the most convincing... the love story... I could do without... but, it provided a passion and pull for Garcia's character to possibly make other decisions. The extras in this DVD are also worthy of praise! I enjoyed those just as much as the movie itself.Read full review
Great movie that was poorly promoted when it first cam out.
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