Comments on: Lost City of Z

By: ralph

ralph — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:09:46 +0000

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Loved the original book;”Exploration Fawcett”,my reservation about the film ,is that they will continually say zee,rather than the english ZED,which may seem petty,….but would turn me off the film entireley.

By: Al

Al — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:35:57 +0000

Only partially. Roy Chapman Andrews was the real inspiration. He was an exact “contemporary” of Indiana Jones, and an American to boot.

By: Al

Al — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:34:22 +0000

I also just finished the book. It’s first rate. The story is not about
sizzling special-effects action. It’s about character, burning intellectual curiosity, endurance and sacrifice. This is the antithesis of a sexy story. It’s brutal but absorbing and filled with speculation on many levels. They should do a parallel plot line tracing David Grann’s story as well, since it does have a pay-off. I could see Noah Wiley as Grann.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:51:12 +0000

Percy Harrison Fawcett was the inspiration for Indiana Jones.

By: John Hill

John Hill — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:12:06 +0000

I just finished the book. Throughly faciniating. Also have read the book 1491. Which deals with pre-Columbian America. Puts a different light on what we were taught in school.

By: Visa

Visa — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:41:49 +0000

The book is so not Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford did a great job and the Indiana series was fantastic. I think the Lost City of Z will be more intellectual and Brad Pitt is one to pull it off. Even though the explorer P.H. Fawcett vanishes, it only adds more to the mystery of chasing dreams and the real facts about lost civilizations. I can’t wait for the movie!

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:12:53 +0000

The book is excellent and has the potential for a good movie. I don’t see an “Indian Jones” concept here; those who suggest as much are jumping the gun – just because the setting would/could work for an “Indiana Jones-style” movie – doesn’t mean it will be. If Brad Pitt produces and stars in it – nothing to worry about -it WILL be good! He’s NOT just handsome -he’s intelligent, as well. He didn’t get where he is today just on outstanding good looks! I can’t wait to see the movie.

By: DANIEL MARTINEZ

DANIEL MARTINEZ — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:48:34 +0000

ARE THEY FILMING IN HOUSTON TEXAS.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:27:04 +0000

I’ve read the book, got an ARC, and can’t wait for the movie. If they keep it the same as the book it is going to be great.

By: carla

carla — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:34:49 +0000

I’m from Brazil and would love for him o do a movie there and perhaps see the poor areas and the need the awareness of environment protection. Who knows he may even adopt a Brazilian child.