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As Luck Would Have It

Original title: La chispa de la vida
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.8K
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Salma Hayek, Juan Luis Galiardo, Blanca Portillo, Fernando Tejero, and José Mota in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
An out-of-work publicist who suffers an accident looks to sell the exclusive interview rights to the highest bidder in an attempt to provide for his family.
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An out-of-work publicist who suffers an accident looks to sell the exclusive interview rights to the highest bidder in an attempt to provide for his family.An out-of-work publicist who suffers an accident looks to sell the exclusive interview rights to the highest bidder in an attempt to provide for his family.An out-of-work publicist who suffers an accident looks to sell the exclusive interview rights to the highest bidder in an attempt to provide for his family.

  • Director
    • Álex de la Iglesia
  • Writers
    • Randy Feldman
    • Álex de la Iglesia
  • Stars
    • José Mota
    • Salma Hayek
    • Blanca Portillo
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Álex de la Iglesia
    • Writers
      • Randy Feldman
      • Álex de la Iglesia
    • Stars
      • José Mota
      • Salma Hayek
      • Blanca Portillo
    • 10User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Trailer 1:33
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    Juanjo Puigcorbé in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
    Salma Hayek in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
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    Salma Hayek in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
    José Mota in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
    Salma Hayek and Eduardo Casanova in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
    Salma Hayek and Fernando Tejero in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
    As Luck Would Have It (2011)
    Salma Hayek in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
    Salma Hayek, Antonio Garrido, and José Mota in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
    Salma Hayek in As Luck Would Have It (2011)
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    José Mota
    José Mota
    • Roberto
    • (as Jose Mota)
    Salma Hayek
    Salma Hayek
    • Luisa
    Blanca Portillo
    Blanca Portillo
    • Mercedes
    Juan Luis Galiardo
    Juan Luis Galiardo
    • Alcalde
    Fernando Tejero
    Fernando Tejero
    • Johnny
    Manuel Tallafé
    • Claudio
    • (as Manuel Tallafe)
    Antonio Garrido
    Antonio Garrido
    • Dr. Velasco
    Carolina Bang
    Carolina Bang
    • Pilar Álvarez
    Eduardo Casanova
    Eduardo Casanova
    • Lorenzo
    Nerea Camacho
    Nerea Camacho
    • Bárbara
    Joaquín Climent
    Joaquín Climent
    • Javier Gándara
    • (as Joaquin Climent)
    Juanjo Puigcorbé
    Juanjo Puigcorbé
    • Álvaro Aguirre
    • (as Juanjo Puigcorbe)
    Antonio de la Torre
    Antonio de la Torre
    • Kiko Segura
    José Manuel Cervino
    José Manuel Cervino
    • Presidente
    • (as Jose Manuel Cervino)
    Santiago Segura
    Santiago Segura
    • David Solar
    Nacho Vigalondo
    Nacho Vigalondo
    • Martín
    Angie Paúl
    • Agente Mujer
    • (as Angie Paul)
    Diego Calderón
    Diego Calderón
    • Asistente
    • (as Diego Calderon)
    • Director
      • Álex de la Iglesia
    • Writers
      • Randy Feldman
      • Álex de la Iglesia(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Salma Hayek worked in the movie 18 days.
    • Connections
      References The Day of the Beast (1995)

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    1/10
    Master Alex .... What the F ?
    Mmmm , What can I say I'm huge fan of Alex de la Iglesia and love in some way almost every film he has made , some more than others of course but at this moment , I was expecting something amazing ; more even after seeing his last film beautifully crafted and visually stunning with an over the top ending but that's something I have learn to accept and even like on his films , I'm talking about The Last Circus (la balada Triste de la Trompeta) after that one , As Luck Would Have It comes as a big disappointment sadly.

    The direction is nice nothing you haven't seem before ,the acting is good, but not great, hence to the story line and the script and opposite to the Goyas (something like the Oscars in Spain) I think Salma Hayek in that role seems awkward and out of place.

    In general an entertaining flick but very beneath the genius of Alex de la Iglesia.
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    10
    • isaiasvalbuena
    • Jun 8, 2012

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2012 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • France
      • United States
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • The Spark of Life
    • Filming locations
      • Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Alfresco Enterprises
      • Trivisión S.L.
      • La Ferme! Productions
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,340,269
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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