The Lucky Ones

  • 2007


MOVIE IS requisite engaging deceptively unsatisfying romantic
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51 %
38 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 20
Negative reviews 8
Average Rating 2.8/5
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2.5
The films contemporary realism differs radically in style from Burgers surprise hit The Illusionist. Austin Chronicle
3.8
What makes The Lucky Ones so gratifying to me is anything but gravitas; these three characters are simply likable, warm, sincere and often funny.The p .. Rogerebert
1.0
What makes The Lucky Ones even more grotesque is the sight of watching three talented actors gamely trying to play along with a screenplay that has gi .. E Film Critic
2.5
By largely ignoring the central fact of its characters lives, though, it becomes a road movie with no purpose, and a war drama with no bite. Cinema Blend
3.8
If a couple of the plot devices seem contrived, The Lucky Ones makes up for them with sharp, heartfelt performances, and a deceptively easygoing narra .. Philly
2.0
Saying The Lucky Ones is the best film about Iraq yet is the proverbial damning with faint praise. Village Voice
2.8
Writers Burger and Dirk Wittenborn keep it smartly scripted for awhile but rely on too many unconvincing contrivances to propel the manipulative story .. Sover
3.8
Of its genre, its uncommonly good, and its also the cheeriest movie about Iraq war vets Ive yet seen.It will be endlessly compared to last years Grace .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.1
This is not the worst of the Iraq themed movies of the past few years, and its possibly the best acted of any of them. Usa Today
2.5
The Iraq war has thus far produced no truly memorable dramatic movies, as opposed to documentaries, and the losing streak continues with The Lucky One .. Cs Monitor
2.5
This is a Hilary Swank part that Swank herself probably couldnt relax enough to play.Occasionally, you wonder how these three characters might handle .. Boston
3.5
Many of the complications suggest something far deeper than the film ever quite delivers. Mountain X
2.8
Director Neil Burger (The Illusionist) keeps things light, and the actors are more than engaging as they put their characters through familiar paces. Npr
3.1
Its lack of emotional thrust doesnt inspire the viewer to feel one way or another. Star Tribune
2.2
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1.0
But its also one of the most intensely emotional stories the director has ever told and its cumulative power is deeply felt in a beautiful final scene .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.2
The Lucky Ones isnt dull, and the actors do quite nicely, especially McAdams, whos feisty, gorgeous, and as mercurial as a mood ring. Ew
2.5
As the film meanders, the powerful moments barely outnumber the ridiculous. Sf Gate
2.8
A sweet, if not unexpected, romance develops between two of the characters and the third makes a decision that is supposed to surprise but which can b .. Reeling Reviews
3.1
Their circumstances may often feel cliched and forced, but the characters rarely do. ReelViews
3.1
The passable atmosphere persists right up until the surprisingly brutal climax rolls around, as Burger offers up a taunt, action packed finale that al .. Reel Film
2.5
Only McAdams shines, breathing life into Colee, a sweet and seemingly simple southern gal with wide eyed enthusiasm for the most mundane parts of life .. The Star
2.8
Its not a political film, but its also not a bland recitation of homilies about the honor of serving ones country. Oregon Live
3.1
The film isnt perfect its hard to accept Colee as a woman with evangelical Christian leanings who also talks knowledgably about threeways and negotiat .. Movies Tv Guide
1.3
READY for the Iraq war meets Road Trip.The Lucky Ones is cheap, ignorant, tone deaf and condescending, but whats strangest about it is that it actuall .. New York Post
3.0
With a smooth, light touch (though not without bumps and awkward moments) it focuses instead on the idea that the present and the people who factor in .. Ny Times
3.1
After running through some pretty contrived paces for much of its running time, The Lucky Ones has some surprises in the last act that ultimately make .. Christianity Today
1.5
Unfortunately, it comes across as simpleminded preaching rather than an exchange of ideas to challenge the leads and their wartime experiences. Brian Or Ndorf
2.5
There is one particular moment in the film that Burger feels is emblematic of this countrys separated curtain between the war and modern life. Hollywood Chicago
3.8
Thats all you really have to know about painstakingly slow and dull romantic drama that throws in a few too many soap opera subplots amidst its predic .. ComingSoon
3.0
Final Thoughts The Lucky Ones a bit too clumsy and uneven to demand repeat viewings, but those looking for a breezy, well acted dramedy will do plenty .. Dvd Talk
2.5
Their real, unstated missions are more in the nature of relocating their souls and finding some elusive peace of mind. East Bay Express
2.0
Burger gave us the delightful Illusionist in 2006 that had everything; a great story, a wonderful production, real emotion and exceptional performance .. Review Express
3.5
Rachel McAdams keeps reminding me how good she is in every role she takes. In this movie, she just glows energy. Acting is one thing. How do you proje .. Can Mag
2.0
But the gambling metaphor (theyre Vegas bound), the unmotivated actions and unsatisfying conclusion to this home front war picture leave you with an e .. Orlando Sentinel
4.0
The Lucky Ones ends with a clever twist and a happy ending, but over the course of the journey Mr. Berger has demonstrated that neither is requisite i .. Critics Notebook
2.5
Tell No One doesnt just keep you guessing; it keeps you on edge from start to finish. Ma Cleans



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