On 2009-11-29 M. Jensen, I Am Where I Am wrote: Take a bunch of talented Hollywood favorites and mix ´em up with a pretty decent idea for a movie, and somehow end up with a ridiculous mess of a flick. And the poker scenes don´t ring true at all. There always seems to be just one chair open whenever he wants to join a table, and the little speeches and banter during play are cringe-inducing. Duvall and Barrymore could not make this even slightly enjoyable. Predictable dialogue and ending, ludicrous side-bets.......don´t waste your time. As the plot takes one assinine turn after another, I´m left wondering if this was a serious attempt at a memorable movie or just a money grab for the easily satisfied populace that lap up this inane drivel with mindless abandon. I did like the soundtrack, oddly enough. And some of the panaramic shots were quite lovely. Mostly I just wanted this buffoon playing the lead to ride his motorcycle into a brick wall doin´ 90 mph. No redeeming qualities or lasting impressions. Drew looked amazing, but her character was as dull as everyone else in the flick. The dude with tits was likeable enough-he should´ve shown ´em. Could´ve got this disaster another half a star. Non-existent drama. The pro poker players that have appearances show more talent and charisma at acting than the ´actors´. . And summed up by saying Fails on Every Conceibable Level. Currently Lucky You has an overall rating of 6 over 10.
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