'The Lost City' makes the absolute most of its all-star cast

There is a big difference between actors and celebrities. People who play characters in TV shows, movies and stage productions are called actors. Even though they may play characters at times, celebrities are still recognizable and loved even when they are not performing. Their real life persona as telegraphed on talk shows, social media, and through the traditional press is just as interesting as their characters, leading audiences to feel like they know the celebrity.

The celebrities are Brad Pitt, Dan Radcliffe, and Channing Tatum. While You Were Sleeping, The Proposal, and Miss Congeniality were some of the funniest romantic comedies of all time, and it was because of them that Bullock became the ultimate fun, brilliant, and sarcastic woman who finds love in the wackiest of situations. Brad Pitt is the A-lister who has good looks and charm, regardless of his personal behavior, because of his work as the leading man in Hollywood. His quirky, intelligent vibe is easy to spot from his eclectic post-Harry Potter roles. The King of the Often Dancing Himbos, first of his name, was transformed by his CV intoStep Up, Magic Mike, and 21 Jump Street.

The name of the game in Hollywood is to cast megastars like Pitt, Clooney, and Tatum in roles that are suited to them. No, really. The roles are perfect.

The Lost City stars a fictional superhunk named Dash, who is played bySandra Bullock, who plays a widowed romance novelist who has a popular series about searching for a very well-researched lost city. Alan is the model who portrays Dash in all of the novels, and he makes up for his lack of brains with sweet sincerity. Lady novelist, meet Himbo Prime. You can see where this is going.

Maybe not. Certifiably bonkers billionaire Abigail Spencer tried to bribe her with all of the cheeses to help him find the actual lost city she writes about in her books. He knocks her out with chloroform and spirits her away to the island where the city is located when the cheeses don't work. Brad Pitt's character Jack Trainer, a ruggedly handsome survivalist and cryptocurrencies enthusiast, helps Alan rescue his friend from the depths of the tropical jungle after Alan senses his chance to prove himself. Weirdo and almost too sexy a leading man type? Check and make sure.

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The Lost City makes these characters pitch- perfect vehicles for the extreme ends of each actor's personality. When she's interpreting ancient texts while flopping around the jungle in a sequined purple jumpsuit, and when she's the biggest, dumbest, most lovable hunk in the world, she's peak. Brad Pitt is so hot that his first words upon meeting him are "Why are you?", and Daniel Radcliffe is a fast-talking, wide-eyed eccentric who wears crisp white suits and has a temper flare reminiscent of his work in Now You See Me 2.

It is difficult to overstate the ballsiness of The Lost City. It is similar to passing a chemistry text by mixing the right solutions. If you are going to use your free trial of Paramount+, do it in time to see a smart lady, a himbo, and a basket.

The Lost City is available on Paramount+.