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Lucky Day
2019 99 min Canada, France, United States of America R 18+
★4.7
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Roger Avary
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Description
Red, a safe cracker who has just been released from prison, is trying to hold his family together as his past catches up with him in the form of Luc, a psychopathic contract killer who's seeking revenge for the death of his brother.
Starring
Luke Bracey
Actor
Nina Dobrev
Actor
Crispin Glover
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Lucky Day is widely criticized as a failed attempt to replicate the energetic, dark humor of Quentin Tarantino or Guy Ritchie. While a few viewers find merit in its eccentric characters and dark tone, most audiences and critics condemn the film for its thin plot, derivative execution, and lackluster acting.
| Acting | Crispin Glover's performance as the eccentric, psychotic assassin serves as the film's most memorable and captivating element. | |
| Originality | The film heavily leans on derivative stylistic tropes, resulting in an experience that feels like a poor imitation of Tarantino-esque crime thrillers. | |
| Screenplay | The script is widely viewed as flat and formulaic, failing to provide substantial depth or compelling narrative progression. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the film's tone are split: some find the dark, violent humor and offbeat energy enjoyable, while others perceive it as a disjointed and crude B-movie parody. |