Lucky Day
Lucky Day

Lucky Day

2019Movie99 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Dan MirmanGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young artist seeking a fresh start in a new city finds her life intertwined with a dangerous criminal on the run. As the artist gets drawn deeper into his world, she must navigate a treacherous path between her dreams and the harsh realities of survival. The film explores themes of fate, chance, and the unexpected consequences of our choices.

Critical Reception

Lucky Day received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its stylish visuals and strong performances from its lead actors. However, the film was also criticized for its convoluted plot and uneven pacing, leading to a generally lukewarm reception from audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its slick visual style and energetic direction.
  • Luke Bracey and Nina Dobrev deliver compelling performances.
  • Criticized for a predictable and sometimes nonsensical plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's aesthetic and the chemistry between the leads, but many found the storyline to be confusing and anticlimactic. Some viewers enjoyed the thriller elements, while others felt it didn't deliver on its initial promise.

Fun Fact

Director Dan Mirman stated that the film's visual style was heavily influenced by 1970s crime thrillers.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Great watch, would watch again, and do recommend. Crispin Glover runs away with this movie as an insane, gun toting assassin with Nina Dobrev and Clifton Collins Jr. lending some great support. Luke Bracey gives a somewhat forgettable p...
JPV852

JPV852

Kind of torn on this. On the one hand at times it comes across as the poor man's Tarantino (makes sense, written and directed by Roger Avary, who worked with QT on Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, for which he won an Academy Award), however...