Lucky
Lucky

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Lucky

2018
Movie
80 min
English

The film follows the story of Lucky Barima Mensah, a handsome university student that has landed the date of the century with the most popular girl on social media. With not a cedi to his name, Lucky and his friend Wadaada have to try and sell a macbook to gangsters and fraudsters while avoiding a crazy taxi driver they ditched without paying. When Lucky thinks nothing else can go wrong, they do.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users85%
Director: John Carroll LynchGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A nameless, 90-year-old man named Lucky lives a solitary, routine existence in the arid Southwest. His days are spent visiting the local diner, drinking his morning coffee, and engaging in his daily yoga practice. As he confronts his own mortality and the smallness of his life, Lucky embarks on a journey of self-discovery, finding unexpected connections and profound reflections along the way. The film is a quiet contemplation on aging, resilience, and the search for meaning.

Critical Reception

Lucky received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its heartfelt screenplay and the deeply resonant performance of Harry Dean Stanton in his final role. Critics praised the film's understated approach to profound themes and its gentle, character-driven narrative. Audiences were moved by its honest portrayal of aging and the search for peace.

What Reviewers Say

  • A poignant and beautifully understated final performance from Harry Dean Stanton.

  • The film offers a gentle and profound meditation on life, death, and finding meaning in the ordinary.

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of aging and its quiet, reflective tone.

Google audience: Google users largely praised the film for its touching and realistic depiction of an elderly man's life and his contemplation of mortality. Many appreciated the subtle storytelling and the emotional depth brought by Harry Dean Stanton's performance. Some found the pacing a bit slow, but the overall sentiment was one of admiration for its sincerity and warmth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the desert near the actual home of star Harry Dean Stanton, allowing him to film in his beloved environment during his final months.

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