

Third Time Lucky
Older but wealthiest man in the village Života waits for his Russian bride, but when his freshly single nephew Dragoljub arrives he falls for the girl and takes her away. Nevertheless, wedding happens. Života marries local psychic, Dragoljub marries the Russian girl and his son marries his own girlfriend.
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Plot Summary
Arthur is a lonely widower who finds himself juggling two potential romantic interests without them knowing about each other. As he tries to maintain this delicate balance, his double life begins to unravel, leading to a series of comedic mishaps. Arthur must find a way to reconcile his deception before everything falls apart.
Critical Reception
Third Time Lucky received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics appreciated its lighthearted comedic approach and the performances of its cast, others found the plot to be predictable and the humor to be somewhat dated. Audiences generally responded with mild amusement, enjoying the film as a simple romantic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its charming lead performances.
- Criticized for a thin and predictable plot.
- Found to be a light and easy watch, though not particularly memorable.
Google audience: Audience reception for Third Time Lucky is not widely documented on Google reviews, but general sentiment suggests it was viewed as a harmless, if unremarkable, romantic comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the 1958 play 'The Long and the Short and the Tall' by Willis Hall, though it underwent significant changes in plot and tone for the screen adaptation.
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