Luckiest Girl Alive

Name: Luckiest Girl Alive
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: September 30, 2022
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Alex Barone, Alexandra Beaton, Carson MacCormac, Chiara Aurelia, Connie Britton

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Netflix | Release Date: September 30, 2022 | R

Starring: Alex Barone, Alexandra Beaton, Carson MacCormac, Chiara Aurelia, Connie Britton, Dalmar Abuzeid, Finn Wittrock, Gage Munroe, Isaac Kragten, Jennifer Beals, Justine Lupe, Kylee Evans, Mila Kunis, Nicole Huff, Scoot McNairy, Thomas Barbusca

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Streams on Netflix beginning October 7, 2022.

Summary: Luckiest Girl Alive centers on Ani FaNelli (Mila Kunis), a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe, and a dream Nantucket wedding on the horizon. But when the director of a crime documentary invites her to tell her side of the shocking incident that took place whenLuckiest Girl Alive centers on Ani FaNelli (Mila Kunis), a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe, and a dream Nantucket wedding on the horizon. But when the director of a crime documentary invites her to tell her side of the shocking incident that took place when she was a teenager at the prestigious Brentley School, Ani is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to unravel her meticulously crafted life. [Netflix]… Expand

Director: Mike Barker

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 113 min

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Richard Roeper

Oct 7, 2022

While the material at times veers close to exploitation, Knoll’s writing and Kunis’ performance ensure this is ultimately a tale of survival and perseverance — of a victim who refuses to let that label define her. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Oct 7, 2022

The movie maintains interest throughout and it’s ultimately satisfying, though with one qualification: The last minutes treat the story as though its whole purpose was to illustrate a social and political issue. It’s actually, for 98% of its running time, the story of a person — and it’s better that way. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Oct 7, 2022

The film . . . is good, not great; it never quite marries the skewering of New York elites with the true-crime feel of its grittier elements. But the performances keep it mostly on track. Read full review

Luke Y. Thompson

Oct 7, 2022

The unquestionably well-intentioned and obviously deeply personal Luckiest Girl Alive would benefit from more mature guidance. Read full review

Noel Murray

Oct 7, 2022

Based on Jessica Knoll’s best-selling mystery novel, the Mike Barker-directed Luckiest Girl Alive — with a script by Knoll — falls into the trap of trying too hard to capture not just the book’s flashback-heavy plot but also its distinctive voice. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Oct 7, 2022

Director Mike Barker’s slick, vaguely pernicious take on the material is a blend of dead-serious anguish and feel-good vindication. While many will find the results effective, others will not simply resist the guessing games and pulp instincts at odds with the trauma, but actively resent them. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Marya E. Gates

Oct 7, 2022

The whole thing is mostly made up of tasteless decisions. Read full review

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professorbell

Oct 7, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first netflix film that I have ever seen with the capability for depth, nuance, and careful story-telling. There are so many relatable details and none of them are handed to the audience with a heavy-hand, we are led to learn slowly and brutally at times as Ani grows through telling her story. The last few minutes of the movie are hollow and empty and I can't help but chalk that up as a reflection of the inherent hollowness of how we tend to have discussions like these in social media these days. Overall, this was a consistently riveting experience and told a story that many will resonate with. Absolutely excellent work, at long last, from this streaming platform.… Expand

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MasticatingShp

Oct 9, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great take on the experience of women who have been assaulted while also delivering an interesting story. Found myself checking how many more minutes were left in the movie, just the be sure the antagonist was going to face consequences.… Expand