Given the track records of both main actors, I didn’t have high hopes for "In The Lost Lands," and my expectations were met with disappointment. Dave Bautista may not be receiving an Academy Award any time soon, but he does occasionally appear in films that are worthwhile. Milla Jovovich, however, has a history of starring in underwhelming science fiction projects stretching back to the initial Resident Evil film. He…

This film brought to mind movies like *Priest* and *Legion*, though it didn't quite reach their level. It felt predictable, as if I’d already witnessed the events unfolding on screen. Many films featuring Milla Jovovich in an action-hero role share a similar dystopian feel. Still, it’s probably worth checking out. The performers helped to keep things afloat considering the narrative itself. A two-headed snake initial…

“In the Lost Lands” is an unexceptional movie, featuring the familiar and expected DEI messaging. It resembles a simplified “Resident Evil,” blending science fiction with medieval fantasy and touches of a spaghetti Western style. Comparisons to “Into the Badlands” might occur, but this film doesn’t reach that level of refinement or captivation. At its core, it's a straightforward story told through exposition,…

I’m surprised to say that *In the Lost Lands* didn't quite connect with me. It's strange because I thought the actors were all great; it was simply the story itself that didn’t grab my attention. To be honest, trying to explain what happened would be difficult, even having just seen it. The performances are definitely a strong point though. Dave Bautista is good in his role, as is Milla Jovovich. Arly Jover does w…

The story unfolds in a city beneath a mountain, where people live under the strict rule of an aging leader and his young queen (Amara Okereke), consumed by religious fervor. Their potential for escape from this existence seems to lie with the witch “Gray Alys” (Milla Jovovich), who possesses the power to control thoughts and perceptions through eye contact. After barely evading the “Enforcer” (Arly Jover), she’s appr…