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Pure Luck

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When Valerie Highsmith (Sheila Kelley) goes missing in Mexico, it isn't too surprising, as she is generally acknowledged as having the worst luck in the world. What is surprising is that veteran investigator Raymond Campanella (Danny Glover) can't find her. Then an executive at Valerie's father's company has the idea to send Proctor (Martin Short) from accounting along with Raymond. Proctor, it turns out, also possesses terrible luck -- and is sure to tumble into the same mess Valerie did.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
1.5/4
This is not a bad idea for a movie. But Pure Luck is a bad movie, all right -- with leaden timing, a disorganized screenplay, and stretches where nothing much of interest seems to be happening. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Aug 23
6/10
By the end, it opts to conclude on another airy joke rather than a sensible solution – though it’s a satisfying choice. Go to Full Review
Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 01/20/2023
Martin Short has a few inspired moments here, but they aren't sufficient. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 07/10/2022
2.5/4
...a decidedly broad premise that’s employed to erratic yet mostly agreeable effect by Nadia Tass... Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/04/2016
C
Moronic slapstick buddy comedy. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/25/2005
2/5
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thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 25 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Michael W @mawilps Oct 1 This slapstick comedy was great. Martin Short, Danny Glover, Scott Wilson, Sheila Kelley, and the rest of the cast did a great job in this movie. The plot of the movie was entertaining and humorous. It's a funny search and rescue movie. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's worth watching. See more Kate R Aug 5 A friend gave me this to watch years ago, and I like Martin Short so I thought it would be a funny movie. This is probably the worst movie I have ever seen. I would not recommend wasting time on it. I have been trying for years to remember the name of the movie and it finally came to me. There was little about it that was funny or even worth watching. I will admit I was upset that I spent time watching the movie. See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 30 Funny in 1 hour and 36 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $21,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Tate O Dec 16 I don’t know what a critic expects from a comedy but this really is full of humor. In my opinion it’s a gem and the definition of underrated. Underrated is probably an understatement in all honesty. It’s absolutely worth renting since it’s it’ll probably never be available to stream. Go watch it. See more Tanya B 10/31/2023 Seen this movie so many times. It makes me laugh out loud all the time. Martin Short's humor is the best! Good comedy duo. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Valerie Highsmith (Sheila Kelley) goes missing in Mexico, it isn't too surprising, as she is generally acknowledged as having the worst luck in the world. What is surprising is that veteran investigator Raymond Campanella (Danny Glover) can't find her. Then an executive at Valerie's father's company has the idea to send Proctor (Martin Short) from accounting along with Raymond. Proctor, it turns out, also possesses terrible luck -- and is sure to tumble into the same mess Valerie did.
Director
Nadia Tass
Producer
Lance Hool, Sean Daniel
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Sean Daniel Company
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 9, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.3M
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Surround
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