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Pure Luck

Play trailer Poster for Pure Luck PG Released Aug 9, 1991 1h 36m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: D- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 1/5 Jul 16, 2004 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 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. Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Martin Short has a few inspired moments here, but they aren't sufficient. [Full review in Spanish] Jan 20, 2023 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a decidedly broad premise that’s employed to erratic yet mostly agreeable effect by Nadia Tass... Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 10, 2022 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Moronic slapstick buddy comedy. Rated: C Jun 4, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 36 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $21,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Tate O 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review Tanya B 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Hilarious and heartwarming story that pays homage to the stumbling, bumbling accident prone segment of the population. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A harmless and charming comedy. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/25/23 Full Review Steve D Not even a chuckle to be had. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Nadia Tass

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Martin Short

Eugene Proctor

Danny Glover

Raymond Campanella

Sheila Kelley

Valerie Highsmith

Sam Wanamaker

Highsmith

Scott Wilson

Frank Grimes

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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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