Critic Reviews

Lost in America (1985) Rank 3 Reviews

Expert Review Summary
Movie critics combined give Lost in America (1985) a score of 3.0654 out of 4
based on (13) reviews
Click on the numbers to the right of the graph to see reviews of that rating
2
Good
(1)
Fair
1
Fair
(0)
Poor
0
Poor
(0)
Reviews by Score:
Lost in America (1985) scores a combined 3.28 out of 4 stars for Apollo Guide (Guy MacPherson)Apollo Guide (Guy MacPherson)
This film has many such hilarious moments, like when David meets his boss for his expected promotion and when he chastises Linda at Hoover Dam, explaining to her the concept of a nest egg. ...read the complete Lost in America movie review at Apollo Guide (Guy MacPherson)
Lost in America (1985) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Film Threat (--)Film Threat (--)
I fought the rat race and the rat race won. No one portrays and skewers really intelligent morons the way Albert Brooks does. Here he plays a successful advertising executive who thinks that he is finally going to get the big promotion that his entire ...read the complete Lost in America movie review at Film Threat (--)
Lost in America (1985) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for DVD REVIEW: Lost in AmericaDVD REVIEW: Lost in America
All-in-all, "Lost in America" isn't Brooks' best feature, but it's certainly up there among some of the better films of his career. ...read the complete Lost in America movie review at DVD REVIEW: Lost in America
Lost in America (1985) scores a combined 2.97 out of 4 stars for Filmdog - (Mike Fisher)Filmdog - (Mike Fisher)
Believe me, you won't need forty other people in the room laughing to remind you that you should be laughing at something in "Lost in America." It's funny. You'll laugh. ...read the complete Lost in America movie review at Filmdog - (Mike Fisher)
Lost in America (1985) scores a combined 2.94 out of 4 stars for DVD Savant reviewDVD Savant review
Lost in America would be a nightmare film if it were not for the mirth provided by Albert Brooks. ...read the complete Lost in America movie review at DVD Savant review
Lost in America (1985) scores a combined 2.83 out of 4 stars for Time Out (--)Time Out (--)
A deft satire on self-delusion, complacency and compromised ideals, played to perfection by the two leads; only the slightly too soft ending strikes a false note. ...read the complete Lost in America movie review at Time Out (--)
Lost in America (1985) scores a combined 2.78 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
David Howard (Albert Brooks,Modern Romance) and his wife Linda (Julie Hagerty,Reversal of Fortune) are stuck in a rut. Their jobs aren't panning out, they bought a new house that neither of them seem enthused about, and their marriage lacks spark or spont ...read the complete Lost in America movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Lost in America (1985) scores a combined 2.65 out of 4 stars for Spirituality and Practice (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)Spirituality and Practice (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
In this well-realized and very relevant movie, Brooks manages to make us ponder the quiet desperation of our working lives and the sharp edges of our fantasies. ...read the complete Lost in America movie review at Spirituality and Practice (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
Lost in America (1985) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for rec.arts.movies.reviews (Dustin Putman)rec.arts.movies.reviews (Dustin Putman)
"Lost in America" isn't necessarily an original film, and it knows it isn't (there are various references to it being exactly like "Easy Rider", and it is very similar to the delightful 1950's comedy, "The Long Long Trailer," starring Lucille Ball and ...read the complete Lost in America movie review at rec.arts.movies.reviews (Dustin Putman)

User Reviews

User Comments

Add a Comment
 
TopTenREVIEWS
All Time Movie Reviews
Become A Reviewer
Movie Reviews: Comedy
Lost in America (1985) Reviews
Lost in America (1985)

RANKINGS:

Expand All | Close All
Ratings and rankings are based on number of movie, review scores, awards & other criteria.
Overall Rating:
2.9209
Lost in America (1985) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
Avg Critic Score:
3.0654
Lost in America (1985) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
Learn More ...
Ads by Google
Sponsored Ad:
Sponsored Ad: