Luckiest Girl Alive

2022 1h 53m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 967

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Synopsis

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A successful woman in New York City finds her life upended when she is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to unravel her meticulously crafted life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mila Kunis
Ani Fanelli
Chiara Aurelia
Young Ani
Finn Wittrock
Luke Harrison
Connie Britton
Dina
Alex Barone
Dean Barton
Carson MacCormac
Young Dean
Scoot McNairy
Andrew Larson
Justine Lupe
Nell Rutherford

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Barker
Writers: Jessica Knoll
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Released 4 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Barker, shot by Colin Watkinson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Linda Perry. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nancy Richardson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 6

CAST

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Mila Kunis and Chiara Aurelia and Finn Wittrock carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4595186 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mike Barker directs. Colin Watkinson behind the camera. Linda Perry scores. Nancy Richardson cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 4 years ago.
2Directed by Mike Barker, shot by Colin Watkinson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Linda Perry. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Nancy Richardson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Mila Kunis and Chiara Aurelia and Finn Wittrock carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt4595186 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 11 themes, including "rape", "fiancé", "underage drinking", "revenge".

The technical file

Cinematography: Colin Watkinson
Original score: Linda Perry
Editing: Nancy Richardson
Production design: Elisa Sauvé
Costume design: Alix Friedberg
Makeup / hair: Mallory Pace
Stunt coordinator: Shelley Cook
Runtime: 113 min · 1h 53m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)

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RalphRahal2024-12-14
★ 6/10
I enjoyed Luckiest Girl Alive, especially the directing, cinematography, and overall production quality. Visually, it’s really well done, and the way Mike Barker brought Ani’s world to life was impressive. The contrast between her seemingly perfect life and the darker, more haunting parts of her past was captured beautifully. That being said, the plot felt a bit too packed for me. It’s like they tried to cram too much into the runtime, which made the storyline feel rushed and kind of hectic at times. Some parts that could have been explored more deeply were glossed over, and it made the pacing feel uneven. It’s almost like they were trying to do too much at once. I also felt like the movie didn’t always let things sink in properly. Some of the more intense moments felt like they were brushed past too quickly, which took away from the emotional impact. It’s a shame because there are some powerful themes in there that could’ve hit harder if they’d had more room to breathe. Overall, though, I still enjoyed it. Mila Kunis gave a great performance, and the film does a solid job at keeping you engaged, even if it doesn’t quite stick the landing in terms of pacing or depth.

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