The Lost Princess Christian Review
The Lost Princess is a film that’s really about romance, mystery, and some spiritual searching within a dreamy fantasy-adventure framework. Basically, Alec, who was a billionaire (an extremely wealthy man), goes through some ayahuasca journey (I know, the hallucinogenic tea stuff) and follows it to Morocco while chasing the vision of a mysterious woman; there he gets connected with the woman, Hanna, and hears a story Hanna shares with him that sounds something akin to a fairy-tale (not always enjoyable).
From a faith perspective, it gets a little dubious, though. You have the “searching for truth” vibe that feels good at first, sort of like a spiritual journey, but the method and execution lean more into mystical rituals and symbolism that may make some Christian viewers uneasy. Ayahuasca visions as a compass? Not sure that would qualify as biblical discernment (1 John 4:1). It also seems like relying on altered state experience more than the voice of God.
The romance is intense as well. Forbidden love, consequences, and generational baggage. It touches stars and echoes how past sins can carry over into the present, which is a helpful reminder of the nature of our choices. But it does not quite offer a clear implication of redemption. It teases it but misses it; without that redemptive process, it feels a bit shallow by the end.
Visually beautiful. The castle, the scenery is rich. The emotional world is rich, too. The characters are all searching for something: love, truth, belonging. But the offering isn’t necessarily clarity or final spiritual clarity. So you feel a bit dazed. Like, you’re attending a parable, and no one is explaining it to you. Would I recommend a viewing? Hmmm. Maybe. But with a disclaimer. If it’s a symbolic, slow-burn romance with twists and turns exploring emotional depths, and you’re not actually offended by what it stigmatically offers, or mystically you’re cool with it, then sure, it might be intriguing and well worth the time. But if you want a film based on Christian hope, grace, and redemption (whatever that means), then maybe this one is kind of off the rails a little?
I’d rate it at three stars out of five. It is creative and has heart! It tries to have meaning. But it is a little spiritually shaky. If you watch, think about it. If you skip this option, you won’t be skipping a gospel worthy film, in part, because that’s not the topic of the film.
