There is a legacy to films that were booed at the Cannes Film Festival. Titles like Taxi Driver, The Tree of Life and Inglourious Basterds have all faced the harshest of criticism from the most prestigious of festivals. There is an odd disconnect that comes with the territory that almost builds a film's legacy before it ever reaches the public's consciousness. The most recent entry on this list is director Ryan Gosling's Lost River, which bills itself as a twisted fairy tale. Much like the fellow booed films, it is a distinguished work and one that takes a specific mindset to enjoy. However, it may not nearly be as successful as any of them, despite occasionally showing signs of something far more brilliant than its notorious reputation.
