Bad Luck
Bad Luck

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Bad Luck

2020
Movie
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Turkish

Hikmet and Salim are close friends whose lives aren’t going quite as planned. Salim, who has been working as an intern at a company for a long time, finally receives the long-awaited promotion news and becomes a manager. However, on the very day he thinks he has achieved his dreams, the company goes bankrupt, and he ends up with a huge debt. Meanwhile, Hikmet, who has fallen in love with Yağmur, has been waiting for the right moment to declare his love. Just when he seizes the opportunity to save Yağmur’s life, he gets beaten up by a group of vagrants. Frustrated by their misfortunes, the two friends decide to end their lives. But carrying out these decisions won’t be easy.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Maxim ShkalyonokGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A seemingly ordinary day turns into a series of bizarre and unfortunate events for a man named Vladimir. What begins as a minor inconvenience quickly escalates into a cascade of absurd situations, testing his sanity and his ability to navigate a world that seems determined to thwart him at every turn. As the day progresses, Vladimir finds himself entangled in increasingly outlandish circumstances, leading to a darkly comedic and thought-provoking exploration of fate and misfortune.

Critical Reception

Bad Luck received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its unique blend of dark humor and existential dread. While some found the pacing uneven, many praised its originality and the strong performances, particularly from the lead actor. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its offbeat sensibility and others finding it too bleak or quirky.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unconventional narrative and dark humor.

  • Notable for strong performances, especially the lead.

  • Some critics found the film's absurdity to be its primary drawback.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available, but general feedback suggests viewers appreciated the film's originality and unique comedic style, though some found the dark themes challenging.

Fun Fact

The film's absurdist tone and exploration of everyday misfortune are often compared to the works of directors like Yorgos Lanthimos and the Coen Brothers.

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