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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Luke Kirby | ... | Shane Bradley | |
Sarah Polley | ... | Margaret | |
Noam Jenkins | ... | Robbie | |
Jed Rees | ... | Andrew | |
Sergio Di Zio | ... | Vittorio | |
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Guy Sanvido | ... | Mutuel Employee |
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Scott Pomer | ... | Casino Manager |
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Brad Wietersen | ... | Gambler's Anonymous Moderator |
Peter MacNeill | ... | Dad | |
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Paulette Sinclair | ... | Mrs. Stanton |
Fiona Reid | ... | Mom | |
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Randy Hughson | ... | Bill |
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Madeline | ... | Cat |
Jefferson Mappin | ... | Bad Guy #1 (as Jefferson Mappins) | |
Billy Otis | ... | Guy in Tavern |
Shane Bradley, who is fixated on ideas of luck and destiny, tries to win the girl of his dreams. After their relationship falters, Shane begins to think he might be unlucky and turns to gambling as an outlet for his obsession. Written by Guy Lazarus
This movie is about swearing, smoking, drinking and gambling -- and, only incidentally, the 1972 Canada-Russia hockey series. Even if you enjoy those pursuits, I can't imagine you liking it.
Maybe it's just me, but sitting around watching a bunch of losers keep losing seemed like a waste of time. The only character of interest was played by Sarah Polley. In fact, the only reason I gave this movie any stars was because of the presence of Sarah Polley. Unfortunately, she only appeared in a few too-short scenes. Any film with Sarah Polley automatically gets three extra stars from me. Three plus zero equals . . .
The script is ludicrous and might be better titled "Deus ex Machina Madness" for the number of irritating, out-of-the-blue, bizarre plot twists.
The longer I watched "Luck" the more I wondered, "What were these people thinking?" The director/writer, the producers, the funding agencies? Even Sarah -- what convinced her to waste her talent in what I found to be a very unsatisfying, almost shallow movie?
And I'm even Canadian, for chrissake! I love the legend of the 1972 series. What a waste.