Monday, 27 January 2025

Film Review: Lost in the Stars (2022) (Thriller)

Lost in the Stars (消失的她)
2022
M
Thriller

He Fei's wife, Li Muzi, disappears during their anniversary trip. When she reappears, he insists that she is not his wife. As Chen Mai, a top lawyer gets involved in this bizarre case, more mysteries start to emerge. (Synopsis)

Lost in the Stars was a fast-paced mystery/thriller with a pulp feel. The film throws us straight into the action as He Fei frantically begs the police to find his missing wife, and from there things just get crazier and more intense. You need to be willing to suspend disbelief now and then, but the strong acting from the main cast members assists with this, as their performances really draw you into the story. There are a lot of twists and turns along the way. Some I guessed, but a couple took me by surprise. The film is well shot and at times feels like something of a fever dream. Given the nature of the reveals, I don't think it's a film you'd necessarily watch again and again, as all the suspense would be lost when you know the outcome, but it was still a fun one-time watch and I am giving it 4.5 stars. I came for Zhi Yilong but stayed hooked for the good performances, fun scenario and fast-paced action.

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