Review of Lost in America (1985) by Cole S — 07 Feb 2008

It happened to be on the HD movie channel and I happened to see it. And I happened to love it.

This review of Lost in America (1985) was written by Cole S on 07 Feb 2008.

Lost in America has generally received positive reviews.

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By Wayne F (117) on 15 Oct 2010

Probably one of my three favorite movies. Classic scenes and lines throughout the movie and the acting was great. I just bought the DVD…

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By Lotti K (207) on 04 Dec 2012

Really Albert Brooks' magnum opus. The laughs keep coming and the neuroses follow. Hagerty at her best. The scenery is beautiful…

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By Jesse O (1,397) on 18 Aug 2011

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A successful ad man and his wife decide to drop out society after he fails to get a bug promotion and loses his job…

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By Jim P (360) on 18 Dec 2009

Albert Brooks might be a poor man's Woody Allen. In any case he is hilarious…

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By Logan M (1,902) on 24 Jul 2016

While I found it consistently funny, I felt when all was said and done that it didn't really accomplish much and doesn't warrant a second viewing…

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By Dave A (564) on 22 Aug 2010

This is really great Albert Brooks stuff, but only for those who can appreciate the minimalist humor of it…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 13 Sep 2014

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