Lucky Grandma

M
2019
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88 mins
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A chain-smoking newly widowed granny (Tsai Chin, Casino Royale) is at the centre of this heist comedy set in New... More

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Lucky Grandma | Ratings & Reviews

"Lucky Grandma isn’t a feel-good comedy at all, but has a parched-dry dark comic approach..."

San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco Chronicle

"The director Sasie Sealy’s feature debut has style and keenly observed visual humour."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"A stylish and sharp movie..."

NPRNPR

"The range of emotions that play across (Chin's) face when she realizes she’s gambled away all her money is a master class in the art of acting."

LA WeeklyLA Weekly

"Picaresque dark comedy... gorgeous without being too glossy..."

FilmInkFilmInk

"A film that’s people-pleasing in inverse proportion to its grouchy heroine."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"Has all the hallmarks of an old-school cult favourite."

Financial TimesFinancial Times

"(An) incandescent and utterly delightful debut..."

Chicago ReaderChicago Reader

"Allegedly inspired by the works of Bong Joon-Ho (Parasite, The Host), Sealy’s film might not quite reach the heights of the South Korean Oscar-winner, but it sure is an entertaining first effort."

StuffStuff

"Although the entire film runs just 87 minutes, as Lucky Grandma unspools, Wong’s predicament starts to feel increasingly outlandish, making it difficult for Sealy to sustain the offbeat humor and strong momentum of the opening stretch."

VarietyVariety

"This gentle comedy trades heavily on Tsai Chin’s deliciously abrasive central performance, but stumbles when it comes to the execution of the action sequences."

Screen DailyScreen Daily

"What makes this film special, first and foremost, is the performance by Chin, who has lost none of the acerbic edge she sported as Waverly’s mother in “The Joy Luck Club.”"

RogerEbert.comRogerEbert.com

"The director and her cinematographer Eduardo Enrique Mayén never stray far from their leading lady’s face, and the Tianjin-born Chin delivers a performance of impressive minimalism, one that feels true rather than ingratiating."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"If you’re a fan of comedy, Asian cinema or both, you will almost definitely love this movie. It’s a unique fast-paced film that’ll be sure to entertain even the most persnickety of audiences."

Film ThreatFilm Threat

"Actress and director build a symphony out of Grandma Wong’s grimaces and her glares. There are emotions in there, but she’s not about to let us get to them, and to her, that easily. And so, we are transfixed."

VultureVulture

"While the plot is not overly complex, Lucky Grandma benefits from a compelling array of supplementary characters."

IndieWireIndieWire

"Though the flavors of past genres are present in Lucky Grandma, all those ingredients add up to a truly unique, unforgettable dish that brings a familiar formula to a whole new level."

Slash FilmSlash Film

Lucky Grandma | Details

Rating
M, Violence & offensive language
Runtime
88
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Country of origin
USA

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