The Lure (2016)
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Synopsis
An eccentric millionaire hides $3 million of gold somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, luring thousands out on a wild treasure hunt in search of riches and redemption.
Cast
- Amanda Fry
- Paulina Longenbaugh
- David Rice
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- Sep 4, 2017
In essence, it’s a real-life Rat Race, but never one that director Tomas Leach shows any interest in treating with the sort of wry humour that such an outlandish yarn perhaps deserves. Instead, Leach adopts a manner of steadfast composure: the mysticism of the score –…
James McAllisterNov 11, 2016Fenn sought to give what he could no longer use, his mission to provide the world purpose in his own small way. And for many he has at lengths he may never truly know. my full review at The Film Stage and archived
Jared MobarakOct 3, 2017I just spent a charming hour-and-a-bit in the company of some over-optimistic (self-deluding?) Americans searching for treasure, supposedly hidden by a mischievous art dealer. The Lure consists mainly of interviews with these people, mostly in their natural setting of…
Raster Image - Jun 1, 2025
An introspective, quiet movie about a subject that was anything but. Hide millions of dollars worth of treasure out in the wilderness, and it’s bound to bring some drama, unsavory characters, conspiracies, and everything else that makes for a good adventure. This movie…
dayl3ndThe possibility of finding buried treasure is the lure in this real-life tale. Read the review: https://www.filmreviewdaily.com/all-reviews/the-lure
Film Review DailyMar 4, 2017p/reviously screened
aperture cinema - Nov 2, 2017
A bunch of people, all with different personal motivations, are followed as they set out to try to find a hidden treasure rumoured to be worth $1 million. I had real hopes this was going to be a really funny and quirky documentary that would focus on the origins of the…
Niall BlackieTreasure seekers and adventurers unite http://www.backseatmafia.com/film-review-the-lure/
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Metacritic
[A] thin, slightly exasperating documentary.
Cath Clarke
The Guardian
Leach's camera remains sympathetic to these characters. He doesn't judge, and for a time it is intriguing to see why these people are so obsessed with this myth.
Joe Walsh
CineVue
Despite risking life and sanity, these American Dreamers are surprisingly cheerful, making for a light-hearted study of eccentric hobbyists.
Simon Kinnear
Total Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Lure (2016)?
The movie is 1hr 17min long.
What's The Lure (2016) about?
An eccentric millionaire hides $3 million of gold somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, luring thousands out on a wild treasure hunt in search of riches and redemption.
Who's the cast of The Lure (2016)?
- Amanda Fry as Self - Treasure Hunter
- Paulina Longenbaugh as Self
- David Rice as Bearded man
Who's the director behind The Lure (2016)?
Tomas Leach directed The Lure (2016).
Who produced The Lure (2016)?
Robert Fernandez produced The Lure (2016).
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