As Luck Would Have It

Name: As Luck Would Have It
Genre: Drama
Released: February 1, 2013
Rating: 32

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IFC Films | Release Date: February 1, 2013 | Not Rated

Summary: Roberto (famed Spanish comic José Mota) once had a promising career in advertising, but now he struggles to keep his family afloat and their dire situation a secret from his adoring wife Luisa (Salma Hayek). After yet another dead end interview, it seems like reality will come crashing down on Roberto – until a freak accident places him atRoberto (famed Spanish comic José Mota) once had a promising career in advertising, but now he struggles to keep his family afloat and their dire situation a secret from his adoring wife Luisa (Salma Hayek). After yet another dead end interview, it seems like reality will come crashing down on Roberto – until a freak accident places him at the center of a wild media storm. Realizing his opportunity, Roberto hires a brazen agent to help him leverage his new found fame into fortune, but Luisa begins to worry about what lengths Roberto will go to for his family’s security. [IFC Films]… Expand

Director: Álex de la Iglesia

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

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Jonathan Holland

Jan 29, 2013

Though it slickly offers up drama, black comedy and enjoyable performances in due measure, the picture never develops much bite, though it does bare its fangs. Read full review

Jonathan Kiefer

Jan 29, 2013

Iglesia's slick and frisky direction stirs up some hearty stock-character performances, stoking and stretching out the tension, but it all still feels like black comedy by the numbers. Read full review

Nick Schager

Jan 29, 2013

Álex de la Iglesia's film hammers home the opinion that family is more important than celebrity or wealth. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Feb 7, 2013

A toothless examination of marketing and morality, Álex de la Iglesia’s As Luck Would Have It combines lecture, farce and soapy sentiment in a single misshapen package. Read full review

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Cherryxld

Jun 11, 2016

As Luck Would Have It es una película que toma un riesgo de una historia interesante que podría salir o muy bine o mal, por desgracia, la crítica se inclinó del lado malo, pero debo decir que la película, a pesar de sus críticas, logra ser buena.

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