Lucky You

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Worth a rent, not for the sugar addicts one for the cognac snifters.
Why not try Casino - Scorsese's gangsters, amazing cinematography Ocean's 11 - casino high-jinks fun
 
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In "Lucky You," director Curtis Hanson ("L.A. Confidential," "Wonder Boys," "8 Mile") brings us a story based in the world of high-stakes Las Vegas poker. Huck Cheever (Eric Bana) is a blaster—a player who goes all out, all the time. But in his personal relationships, Huck plays it tight, expertly avoiding emotional commitments and long-term expectations. When Huck sets out to win the main event of the 2003 World Series of Poker—and the affections of Billie Offer (Drew Barrymore), a young singer from Bakersfield—there is one significant obstacle in his path: his father, L.C. Cheever (Robert Duvall), the poker legend who abandoned Huck's mother years ago. Lucky You is a film set within the world of poker and gambling. Unlike Casino, or Smokin Aces the film is not used as a vehicle for a violent look at gangsters and their glamorous affiliation with gambling. The film focuses on those directly involved with playing poker and how gambling affects those in and around the game. All three of the main characters are strong although Drew Barrymore seemed uncomfortable and miscast as Eric Bana's love interest. Eric Bana is solid as the troubled poker player, and although his range seems a little limited, he brings weight and presence to the screen. Robert Duvall is quite simply a Classic. He steals every scene he is in, and brings an apologetic warmth to his relationship with his on screen son. He is subtle, cheeky and yet regretful of his past mis-misdemeanors. The reason I enjoy watching films and am able to get more than just a few more fat inches around the waist and permanent red eyes out of watching them, is because of actors like Robert Duvall. He is worth every minute of my viewing time. I enjoyed this film. Although it really didn't bring anything new to the world of gambling films, what it did was bring together an interesting assortment of actors (and poker stars) who did a great job of keeping my interest and emotional investment in the characters on screen. The locations where great, the poker action was genuinely interesting and the direction was subtle. There were some great little cameo performances from Robert Downney Junior and a few other lesser known actors. In conclusion this was an interesting and very well composed film. Suitable accompaniment for a Sunday afternoon munching on some freshly buttered crumpets and a fine cup of earl grey tea. Solid acting, a witty script and some honest poker footage made for a finely played hand of entertainment.
 
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
 
Production Information
Produced in: USA
Language: English
 
Release Information
Released: 2007

UK cinema: 22/06/2007
US cinema: 04/05/2007

UK DVD: 22/10/2007
US DVD: 18/09/2007
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