I was on tv-now.com looking at a film schedule for Olivia Hussey when I saw Lost Horizon listed on AMC. I couldn't find a copy anywhere, and so I was looking forward to seeing it. I got about 40 minutes through it and it was a great film. Unfortunately, the music started... This movie knows how to hit the mark, and it knows how to royally screw up and does both. Whenever there's no singing, this adaption of the novel is a good movie with a strong cast, beautiful locations, and nice colorful and exotic costumes. If only they had stuck with that, I would give the film a 7 or 8, but when the music comes in, it's terrible. There's not enough for it to be a musical, but it's still there. It's corny music, some of the worst by Burt, and totally changes the mood of the film. The only one that really fit was the dance by Hussey while the guests were having dinner. With the music, I'd say a 5. If you have the option of fast forwarding through the musical numbers, then definitely give this a shot. Without the music segues it flows nicely and tells the story effectively.
Review of Lost Horizon
