Lots of Luck
Lots of Luck

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Lots of Luck

1985
Movie
88 min
English

A middle-aged Annette Funicello stars in this made-for-Disney film about a blue-collar family whose lives are forever transformed when they win the lottery.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: N. D. SharmaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling artist named Vikram is desperate to make ends meet and support his family. He gets entangled in a series of misadventures and shady dealings when he crosses paths with a local gangster, which leads him down a dangerous path. Vikram must navigate his moral compass and find a way out of his predicament before it consumes him entirely.

Critical Reception

Lots of Luck is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language film that received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt at a socially relevant theme, many found the execution to be flawed with a convoluted plot and uneven pacing. The performances were generally considered adequate, but not outstanding enough to elevate the film significantly.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a serious social commentary but struggles with a weak script.

  • Performances are passable but don't save the movie from its narrative issues.

  • The direction is uninspired, leading to a predictable and drawn-out storyline.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Lots of Luck' are scarce, but available feedback suggests a lukewarm reception. Some viewers found the story engaging in parts, particularly the dramatic elements, while others were disappointed by the lack of originality and poor execution of the comedic sequences.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by N.D. Sharma himself and also marks one of the earlier collaborations between Vinod Khanna and Rati Agnihotri.

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