Pure Luck

Universal Pictures | Release Date: August 9, 1991

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36	METASCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews

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Jay Boyar

All things considered, Pure Luck exists somewhere in that vast middle ground of the cinema - the not-badlands. Watching this film won't make you feel as if you've won the lottery, but at least you won't feel like your pen is leaking. [09 Aug 1991, p.8]

Kenneth Turan

This is Short's picture, and though he can do no wrong in it, he is not in a position to carry the whole thing. His fans will dutifully trek to it, laughing at his skill and wondering when Hollywood will finally do him justice. It's a hell of a good question. Read full review

Caryn James

Martin Short can do anything, it seems, except find the right movies to star in. Read full review

Stephen Smith

Gag is short-lived in predictable plot In this empty confection. Martin Short reprises every character he's ever played, while Danny Glover's detective is straight out of Lethal Weapon. [09 Aug 1991]

John Stanley

Director Nadia Tass is an Australian film maker making her U.S. debut, and she does a good job of handling the male bonding. But, this becomes a road movie with too much rambling. [09 Aug 1991, p.F1]

Staff (Not Credited)

A misfire. Read full review