'In the Lost Lands' Offers Style Over Substance in George R.R. Martin Adaptation

Paul W.S. Anderson's dystopian fantasy, starring Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista, delivers striking visuals but struggles with coherence and emotional depth.

The film, based on George R.R. Martin's short story, follows a witch and a bounty hunter on a perilous journey through a dystopian wilderness.
Director Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich's ninth collaboration emphasizes a hyper-stylized aesthetic with muted color palettes and CGI-heavy action sequences.
Critical reception highlights the movie's lack of narrative depth and emotional resonance, though its visual design and action set pieces provide some entertainment value.
Dave Bautista channels a Western-inspired gunslinger archetype, while Jovovich portrays the enigmatic sorceress Gray Alys with a range of magical abilities.
Released in theaters on March 7, the film marks a rare cinematic adaptation of Martin's work, distinct from the scale and complexity of 'Game of Thrones.'