Lost at Christmas is a 2020 British romantic comedy film. It is written and directed by Ryan Hendrick and stars Kenny Boyle, Natalie Clark, Sylvester McCoy, Sanjeev Kohli, Clare Grogan and Frazer Hines.[1]
| Lost at Christmas | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ryan Hendrick |
| Written by | Ryan Hendrick Clare Sheppard |
| Produced by | David Newman |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | John Rhodes |
| Music by | Stephen Wright |
Production company | Magic Monkey Films |
Release date |
|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
editTwo strangers stranded in the Scottish Highlands on Christmas Eve team up to try and get home in time for Christmas.
Cast
edit- Kenny Boyle as Rob
- Natalie Clark as Jen
- Sylvester McCoy as Ernie
- Sanjeev Kohli as Sid
- Clare Grogan as Anna
- Frazer Hines as Frank
- Caitlin Blackwood as Clara
- Karen Bartke as Ellen
- Alasdair McCrone as James
- Alexander Teunion as Chris
- Nicolette McKeown as Nicki
- Simon Laidlaw as the taxi driver[2]
- David Bickerstaff as German Wine Seller
Production
editOriginally titled Perfect Strangers, the film is based on Ryan Hendrick's 2015 short film of the same name. Production on Lost at Christmas began in September 2019. In June 2020, the film entered its final stages of production, ready for its release at Christmas 2020.[3][4] The film also appeared in a special BBC News report in January 2020 while filming was taking place, including interviews with members of the cast and production crew. The film was renamed from Perfect Strangers to Lost at Christmas during post-production in October 2020.
Casting
editThe full cast list was revealed on 20 November 2019, that consisted of Kenny Boyle, Natalie Clark, Sylvester McCoy, Sanjeev Kohli, Clare Grogan, Frazer Hines, Caitlin Blackwood, Karen Bartke, Alasdair McCrone, Alexander Teunion and Nicolette McKeown with additional cast members being announced on 28 December.
Filming
editFilming took place January 2020 around Fort William and Glencoe and was completed in twelve days.[5][6] Filming was officially completed on 19 January 2020.[7][better source needed]
Release
editThe film had its premiere on 26 November 2020 at the Highland Cinema in Fort William. It was released in cinemas on 4 December 2020 and via the internet on 7 December 2020.
Reception
editWriting in The Guardian, Leslie Felperin gave the film two stars, describing it as a "dully sentimental, unfunny romantic comedy".[8]
BrumNotes Magazine said of the film, "Here’s some lovely interplay and chemistry between the cast that delivers some genuine tenderness and poignancy and with an ending that turns out to not be so predictable after all."[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Baker, Neil. "Lost at Christmas Review". Cinerama Film Online. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ Simon Laidlaw Actor | Camera Department | Producer indb.com accessed 29 December 2021
- ^ Grater, Tom (18 November 2019). "Scottish Director Ryan Hendrick Inks With Zero Gravity Management, Preps Christmas Pic 'Perfect Strangers'". Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "British Council Film: Perfect Strangers". film-directory.britishcouncil.org. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Perfect Strangers - The Christmas Movie on Facebook Watch" – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ Campbell, Rita. "Filming underway in Lochaber for Scotland's first independent feature-length Christmas movie". Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Perfect Strangers - The Christmas Movie". www.facebook.com.
- ^ Felperin, Leslie (3 December 2020). "Lost at Christmas review – sickly sweet Highlands romcom takes the wrong road". The Guardian. London.
- ^ Davies, Mike. "Movie Round-Up, Films From Fri Dec 4". BrumNotes Magazine. Retrieved 9 January 2021.