Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a 2024 American adventure drama film written by Luke Paradise, directed by Andrew Kightlinger and starring Luke David Blumm as Donn Fendler.[1] It is based on Fendler’s book of the same name.[2]

Plot

Based on the book by the same name, the film tells the inspiring story of a 12-year-old boy who, separated from his family by a fast-moving storm, must fight to stay alive during his nine-day adventure lost in the backwoods of Maine.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in upstate New York and Baxter State Park.[3] Scenes were filmed on Mount Katahdin.[4]

Release

The film premiered at the Maine International Film Festival on July 14, 2024.[5] Then it was released in theaters on November 1, 2024.[6][7][8]

Reception

The film has a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 reviews.[9] Alex Saveliev of Film Threat scored the film a 6 out of 10.[1] Mark Keizer of MovieWeb scored the film a 2.5 out of 5.[10] Erick Massoto of Collider scored the film a 4 out of 10.[11]

Joe Leydon of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, “Despite its predictability and stretches of pokey pacing, director Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger’s drama remains engrossing throughout.”[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Saveliev, Alex (October 31, 2024). "Lost on a Mountain in Maine". Film Threat. Archived from the original on November 3, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Leydon, Joe (October 31, 2024). "'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' Review: A True-Life Survival Story Suitable for Audiences of All Ages". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  3. ^ York, Samantha (November 18, 2024). "'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' is officially in theaters". WCSH. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  4. ^ Associated Press (November 1, 2024). "New movie, shot in Upstate NY and based on a true story of survival, now in theaters". Syracuse.com. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  5. ^ Harsa, Christian (July 12, 2024). "'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' to debut at Maine International Film Festival". WCSH. Archived from the original on July 13, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2025. On Saturday, that same story will be told in a feature film at the Maine International Film Festival.
  6. ^ Diego Ramos Bechara (July 25, 2024). "Sylvester Stallone-Produced Feature 'Lost on a Mountain In Maine' Slated for November Release by Blue Fox Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  7. ^ Hamman, Cody. "Lost on a Mountain in Maine trailer: Sylvester Stallone-produced survival film coming to theatres in November". JoBlo.com. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  8. ^ Bies, Jarrett (October 31, 2024). "South Dakota native brings Hollywood film to St. Cloud". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  9. ^ "Lost on a Mountain in Maine". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  10. ^ Keizer, Mark (October 30, 2024). "Lost on a Mountain in Maine Review: True Survival Story Barely Survives as a Film". MovieWeb. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  11. ^ Massoto, Erick (October 30, 2024). "'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' Review: Survival Drama Misses Every Opportunity to Shine". Collider. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
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