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Dumb Luck
The sexually repressed widow Doan comes to play tennis in the court where sly, lewd orphan Xuan (nicknamed Red-haired Xuan for his sunburnt hair) is working as a ball boy. Their encounter that day would change Xuan's life forever, as the widow introduced him to an entirely different world of the hypocritical and decadent petite bourgeoisie class, a condition of "Westernized" middle-class Hanoians under French colonial rule in the 1920s. An 8-part series adapted from Vu Trong Phung's classic satire.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on spring break get into trouble when they stumble upon a marijuana farm. They find themselves pursued by both the police and the drug dealers who own the farm, leading to a series of chaotic and often dangerous situations.
Critical Reception
Dumb Luck is a low-budget exploitation comedy that received mixed to negative reviews. It is often cited as an example of the direct-to-video B-movies of the era, praised by some for its campy fun and criticized by others for its weak plot and execution.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a predictable, albeit occasionally amusing, romp.
Carries the hallmarks of an independent B-movie with its limited production values.
Features a cast that leans into the comedic absurdity of the premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this lesser-known film, but general sentiment suggests it's a forgettable comedy with some lighthearted moments that don't elevate it beyond its B-movie status.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very limited budget, typical of many direct-to-video releases in the early 1990s, aiming for a market that enjoyed low-brow comedy and exploitation elements.
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