Ryan Gosling, an actor famous for his romantic role in 'The Notebook', has taken on a new position in Hollywood. This year, he directed a movie for the first time, a dark fantasy called 'Lost River'.

The movie had a dream cast, with Matt Smith, known for his role in 'Doctor Who', Emmy-nominated Christina Hendricks from 'Mad Men', and 'Hitch' actress and model Eva Mendes.

Everyone speculated that this would be the movie of the decade, as Warner Bros. took to the film almost immediately, before its debut. They wanted to capitalize on what they were sure was to be a sure success.

At May's Cannes Film Festival, the film made its much-anticipated debut. Unfortunately for Ryan Gosling, it was not received well. Many critics called the movie a disaster, although the movie is not without its supporters. Director Nicolas Winding Refn spoke about the movie, calling it "a beautiful, beautiful, great movie that will grow on people. There are images from it that still stick with me."

Warner Bros. did not want to release the movie after the poor reception, but in a recent report, the company decided that 'Lost River' will still receive a limited theatrical release. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gosling's movie will screen in New York and L.A. theaters. It will also receive a day-and-date release across digital platforms such as DVD in 2015.

It is an unfortunate fate for a movie with such high expectations, but many fans continue to look forward to the film. Gosling has worked hard on the movie despite its shortcomings, and has apparently created a unique visual experience for the viewers.