Buddy's Lost World: A Bizarre Trip to Nowhere

If you're looking for a serious adventure flick, keep walking. Buddy's Lost World is the kind of movie you stumble across at 3 AM when you've run out of snacks and patience. It’s for people who like to laugh at the seams of a production, specifically the ones held together by tape and hope.

The whole thing feels like it was filmed in someone’s backyard, or maybe a very dusty studio lot. Buddy just sort of… sails into trouble. There isn't much setup, and honestly, the movie doesn't care if you're confused.

The cavemen are something else. They look like guys who just wandered out of a fraternity party with some fur rugs draped over their shoulders. The way they grunt at each other is so theatrical it almost hurts.

Then there are the prehistoric creatures. They look like they were made of papier-mâché and bad lighting. One scene involving a dinosaur prop wobbling in the background is a masterclass in unintentional comedy. You can practically see the wires, or maybe just the guy pulling the string.

It’s not quite as charming as The Warrior Strain, which at least had a bit of grit to it. This just feels hollow.

The pacing is all over the place. One minute Buddy is running for his life, and the next, he's just standing there looking at a fake rock. It’s strange. 🦖

I found myself staring at the background extras more than the main plot. There’s one guy in the back who seems to be fighting a tree for a solid ten seconds. I don't know what he was going for, but I hope he got paid well.

It reminds me a bit of the frantic energy in This Is the Night, though without the actual wit. If you have absolutely nothing better to do and want to see how not to film an action sequence, give it a shot. Just don't expect to remember it by breakfast.

Actually, the sound mixing is the real star here. Every punch sounds like a wet towel hitting a tile floor. It’s deeply distracting. But maybe that’s the point?

I kept waiting for a moment of genuine tension. It never arrived. Instead, we got more grunting. So much grunting.