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.

I found lost cos on prime, where the description was "a traumatized dentist's assistant finds a distraction in Lost Cos, a mysterious cosplay club". Intrigued by this ludicrous description, I gave it a go and I don't regret my decision.

It's this movie good? No. The acting is horrendous, the "plot" is an incoherent fever dream that consists of fimsily connected scenes, and the video quality is lacking at times. That said, the outfits are visually stunning, every scene is atmospheric, and it has soul pervading the whole production. I very much enjoyed the whole cosplay vibe, but it's probably not for everyone.

It also has plenty of (chest) nudity, sometimes bordering on softporn, so maybe watch this with your electro-cosplay-curious significant other on date night rather than your extended family on Christmas...

Overall I give it a 6/10 - if you're looking for something stylish, bold, and original, but not overly cerebral, and you can look past some cringey acting, give it a go.

LOST COS is a must movie. No need to think too deep, just enjoy. This movie does have a deeper sense, but it tries hard to hide it. Packed with action, great costumes we dive into the world of COSPLAY.

The point of this movie is that life, just like this movie, is chaos and you might as well enjoy it, while you are living it.

Whether it invites one to become Cosplayer? I doubt it. But it sure shows that cosplayers are real people of flesh and blood with lots of emotions...or are they?

We never really find out. That is the beauty of it.

The makers certainly knew what they were doing when producing this movie. Somehow it remotely makes you think of a Tarentino-movie, but then different....

any way, enjoy!

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!

Lost Cos is a wild cinematic romp through a subcultural underworld! Lost Cos offers a powerful narrative about empowerment, belonging, and the power of identity. Action, comedy, drama. I fully enjoyed this film!

You'll love the wild cast of characters in this film, from MC Murray Hill and the members of the NYC underground to all the ridiculous cops. The food cart guys were hysterical and such an on point piece of New York City. The director translates his vision and experience in theater into building this dynamic on-screen world.

Go see the film if you're a cosplayer or just interested in pop culture, urban fantasy, and hero storylines.