When aspiring rapper Sol is discovered by a group of Gen-Z musicians after performing at a house party, he joins their tour through the heart of Texas and embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip. Sol and his new collaborators bond over their shared pains and longings from the lives they left behind. Bold and brash, yet surprisingly sensitive and vulnerable, these young artists pour their souls into the music they create together. The novelty of Sol’s newfound family fades as the demons Sol left behind come back to haunt him, including his guilt over abandoning his ailing friend. His sense of self is put to the ultimate test as he seeks refuge from the rootlessness and loss that has defined his existence. Set to a lo-fi, genre-bending hip-hop soundtrack, Katherine Propper’s award-winning debut is suffused with a hazy and infectious energy and features virtuosic musical performances, from the tour van to the stage, that allow the ensemble’s winning chemistry to shine.

For in-depth thoughts on Lost Soulz, please see my colleague Cody Allen’s review from its original theatrical release here.

Video Quality

Lost Soulz comes to Blu-Ray in a 1080p presentation that is quite strong. The stylized aesthetic is realized perfectly with cinematography that reveals an incredible amount of detail. Skin tones look very detailed and natural across the ensemble with discrete facial characteristics easily distinguishable. The film has an amazing amount of vivid colors with elements of the production design, lighting, and articles of clothing revealing deep nuances within the hues. The interiors are somewhat more reserved environment, yet they are still represented perfectly with a pleasing richness. The highlights are handled favorably along with the blacks that do not appear to suffer from any compression artifacts or crush. This presentation brings this movie to life without issue.

Audio Quality

The Blu-Ray disc comes with both a DTS-HD 5.1 and 2.0 Master Audio track in the original English that deftly executes every auditory element. Dialogue comes through clearly without ever being overshadowed by the sound effects or the score. The film uses music effectively in ways that drive the narrative while saturating the room. Activity in the low end can largely be attributed to this element, as there is not much else in the narrative with such sonic presence. The subtle environmental effects create a three-dimensional soundscape that works well with this narrative. The audio does everything that is asked of it with a hiccup. Optional English SDH and SPanish subtitles are provided.

Special Features

Audio Commentary: Director Katherine Propper and star Sauve Sidle provide a pleasant and informative commentary track in which they discuss the film’s production, the shooting locations, the background of the performers on screen the music, using fake drugs, and more.

Deleted and Extended Scenes: Four unused scenes totaling ten minutes of material that didn’t make the final cut of the movie are provided. There are some fun moments, but it makes sense why these were cut for time.

Short Films by Katherine Propper

- Street Flame (2019): A 12-minute film about a skateboarding crew who honor a friend who passed away.

- Birds (2021): A 14-minute film about a group of teenagers living out different moments during summer break in Texas.

Theatrical Trailer: The nearly two-minute trailer for Lost Soulz is provided here.

Final Thoughts

Lost Soulz is a vibe in the most impressive way. There is an underlying narrative of growth and self-discovery, but the film also settles you into this culture so that you experience things alongside the character. The film uses its sensory experience with purpose rather than feeling like a filmmaker indulging on a whim. The film keeps up a good pace while never killing the mood. It is a great discovery that more people should take note of. Kino Lorber has provided a Blu-Ray featuring a great A/V presentation and a small selection of special features. This is one that more people should be seeking out. Recommended

Lost Soulz is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray and DVD.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Kino Lorber has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.