Classic adventure film

Rating: 8/10 (25 January 2019)

When I was a kid, I dreamed of making films like this. I dived into any true adventure story and yearned to see big screen epics of these remarkable stories. So thank you James Gray for turning the incredible story of Perry Fawcett into film!
This film really felt like they were trying to remain as faithful as possible to the Fawcett story while cramming as many events in. Sure it can move a little slowly at times, but ultimately I found it quite captivating and found myself drawn into this man's dogged pursuit of a dream.
The lighting was a bit too dark at times (plenty of shadows, indistinguishable faces, lots of fire glows) - but I guess these kind of things are part of trekking thru a jungle. The jungle was definitely made to feel suffocating.
Was great seeing Charlie Hunman in a role outside of 'Sons of Anarchy'. I also really enjoyed the 'old time' feel of it - the style of storytelling and orchestral music especially. It also reminded me of similar explorer 'epics' from my childhood that I loved - "Shackleton" (2002) and "The Lost World" (2001).
Recommend to Indiana Jones fans that want to see the inspiration behind their hero!