Because of an ashtray broken into a taxi in London, Harrison is charged and chased by the police. Harrison is put in jail because of this, in addition to having collided during his escape and pursuing his police with the royal family, which would jeopardize his life.
The on-the-hoof pace ... glosses over certain weaknesses in the story and production values that are forgivable in the context of shooting in real time.
There was a good energy to the depiction of movie-Woody's nocturnal odyssey, and a few funny bits, but it was constructed upon a set of standard, and frankly, stale, comic premises.
A strong contender for funniest film of the year, yet so much more than just a comedy, Lost in London is the rare film to live up to its lofty ambitions.
It's such a technical marvel that what might be lost in Lost In London Live is that Harrelson, a first-time writer and director, has crafted a genuinely engaging, funny, and soul-baring yarn.
Harrelson is an affectionate director, finding memorable bits for performers all across the cast list, and his writing is peppered with arresting phrases.
