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Duvall and Barrymore could not make this even slightly enjoyable. No redeeming qualities or lasting impressions. There always seems to be just one chair open whenever he wants to join a table, and the little speeches and banter during play are cringe-inducing. Take a bunch of talented Hollywood favorites and mix 'em up with a pretty decent idea for a movie, and somehow end up with a ridiculous mess of a flick. Non-existent drama. Mostly I just wanted this buffoon playing the lead to ride his motorcycle into a brick wall doin' 90 mph.
And some of the panaramic shots were quite lovely.
Predictable dialogue and ending, ludicrous side-bets.don't waste your time.
The dude with tits was likeable enough-he should've shown 'em.
And the poker scenes don't ring true at all.
Drew looked amazing, but her character was as dull as everyone else in the flick.
As the plot takes one assinine turn after another, I'm left wondering if this was a serious attempt at a memorable movie or just a money grab for the easily satisfied populace that lap up this inane drivel with mindless abandon.
I did like the soundtrack, oddly enough.
Could've got this disaster another half a star.
The pro poker players that have appearances show more talent and charisma at acting than the "actors".
Really enjoyed the plot & the acting was superb. The story kept me guessing right up the end. There were no slow spots in this film, it was very entertaining.
The movie was saved by some FLEETING captures of my fellow Poker players. (Outside of Duvall, Berrymore shined brightest).
An well acted movie with an okay script. The story line lacked umph enough for it to be a break out movie.It was a nice movie for entertainment purpose though. A little bit of language but nothing too bad. (that's probably why it didn't make it in hollywood).A man obsessed with beating his father in poker is introduced to a woman who makes him THINK about the life he is living and how he is living it.
It's too bad that the script never seems to have made it to an editing board, with a little character development, script detailing, and storyline improvement the all-star cast may have had a chance. Remarkably in this time there is not one character that is developed enough to make the viewer actually care about them.
Seems like a recipe for success, doesn't it. Now figure in that boy is an obsessive poker player, willing to steal money from the girl he loves, bets on everything from miniature golf to living in a bathroom at the Aladdin casino, and has serious "daddy" issues.
Lucky You is the story of a chance meeting between two strangers who obviously feel a connection (Eric Bana and Drew Berrymore). The script was over extended and the film was almost unbearable to watch with a run time of two hours and fifteen minutes.
Girl is from a small town, so more than a little naive and is living with her Vegas veteran sister, played by Debra Messing. Where to even begin.
The film doesn't even serve as a good chick flick or rainy day watch. If you're looking for a Vegas themed movie worth viewing check out Leaving Las Vegas or 21, but leave Lucky You as a last resort.
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