Lost Cos

I got to see LOST COS early and often in its festival run, and I liked it more each time. It's a genuine indie film and it shows - unevenness, plot holes and one great continuity gaff (in the versions I saw) - but a few terrific performances and some phenomenal cosplay verisimilitude make it more than worth seeking out.

Evgeniya Radilova has created a dark superheroine of vengeance you want to root for. (I wouldn't mind a series about Vampireniya.) First-time film director De Le Vita keeps things moving with some great (darkly) comic moments, especially one subplot featuring Tony Naumovski, a marvelous East European actor.

And the inclusion of comic art by Adriano Moraes brilliantly illuminates the world of LOST COS.

Part comic strip, part superhero urban adventure, this film brings the viewer into the underbelly of the NYC Cosplay world.

The film has an ultra independent feel. The acting is superb and the animation sequences by Adriano Moraes create a feeling of being deep within the story. Lost Cos is Helmed by the ultra talented and highly seductive Evgeniya Radilova. Excellent performances are on display by an ensemble cast, including Tony Naumovski and many other bright lights. The costumes, designed by Patrick Saint Jean have a gritty, real world feel. Although the film delves into fantasy, it always comes across as authentic. It's wild and definitely worth the ride.

Very enjoyable unique film! Extremely hard to find a movie like this. Interesting and different type of humor to come across. A beautifully directed and written movie that shows the underground cult like scene of cosplay. Creating a clear visual of how cosplayers think and visualize themselves. Very unique and rare to come across a movie that showcases this particular world. Finally a non corny and humorous movie. Im getting tired of all the same type of box office action movies. This is a great indie movie that represent both fun, humour and the darker side of the cosplay world. I can't wait for part 2!

That was, without a doubt, one of the best films I've ever had the pleasure of watching. From the opening scene to the final frame, it delivered a cinematic experience that was both emotionally powerful and visually breathtaking. The storytelling was rich and layered, keeping me fully engaged throughout. Each performance felt authentic and deeply human, with the cast bringing a raw intensity that elevated every moment. The direction was confident and purposeful, with every shot crafted to serve the narrative in a meaningful way. The soundtrack perfectly complemented the tone, subtly enhancing the emotional arcs without ever feeling intrusive. This was more than just a movie-it was an experience that left a lasting impression. It felt timely, necessary, and long overdue. A film like this reminds us why cinema matters: to inspire, to challenge, and to connect. Truly unforgettable.

Lost Cos is a movie directed by Robin de Levita starring Evgeniya Radilova.

Lost Cos is a unique movie filmed on location in New York City and using the world wide phenomenon of cosplay as a backdrop to tell her story using the cosplay community to bring the world to life albeit it's not the Comicon world. It created and underbelly world of cosplay where it's underground locations where it's exclusive and not everyone is welcome.

It tells the story of Eni who is struggling to cope with the death of her partner and becomes a vigilante. It has a tone that hearkens back to The Prophecy. It has well humor, sex and violence. It has pacing problems and choppy at times but great performances by local New York home grown actors. Robin and Evgeniya used some actual cosplayers to fill out the the world of Lost Cos. There are also animated inserts to help tell the story with a 70's underground comics feel and a dash of Ralph Bakshi The animated sequences were created by Adriano Moraes.

The soundtrack is synth and effective.

Evgeniya does a great job of a woman struggling and overcoming her inner demons. She is a seasoned actress and it shows.

First time director Robin de Levita did a great job directing.

It's currently doing the Film Festival circuit racking up accolades and awards.

This movie deserves a watch as it's the only feature out that is putting cosplay front and center.

When this movie streams and you're a cosplayer give it a watch.

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