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Pure Luck

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When Valerie Highsmith (Sheila Kelley) goes missing in Mexico, it isn't too surprising, as she is generally acknowledged as having the worst luck in the world. What is surprising is that veteran investigator Raymond Campanella (Danny Glover) can't find her. Then an executive at Valerie's father's company has the idea to send Proctor (Martin Short) from accounting along with Raymond. Proctor, it turns out, also possesses terrible luck -- and is sure to tumble into the same mess Valerie did.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
1.5/4
This is not a bad idea for a movie. But Pure Luck is a bad movie, all right -- with leaden timing, a disorganized screenplay, and stretches where nothing much of interest seems to be happening. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Aug 23
6/10
By the end, it opts to conclude on another airy joke rather than a sensible solution – though it’s a satisfying choice. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 01/20/2023
Martin Short has a few inspired moments here, but they aren't sufficient. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 07/10/2022
2.5/4
...a decidedly broad premise that’s employed to erratic yet mostly agreeable effect by Nadia Tass... Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/04/2016
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Moronic slapstick buddy comedy. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/25/2005
2/5
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Nadia Tass

Director

Martin Short

Eugene Proctor

Danny Glover

Raymond Campanella

Sheila Kelley

Valerie Highsmith

Sam Wanamaker

Highsmith

Scott Wilson

Frank Grimes

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Synopsis When Valerie Highsmith (Sheila Kelley) goes missing in Mexico, it isn't too surprising, as she is generally acknowledged as having the worst luck in the world. What is surprising is that veteran investigator Raymond Campanella (Danny Glover) can't find her. Then an executive at Valerie's father's company has the idea to send Proctor (Martin Short) from accounting along with Raymond. Proctor, it turns out, also possesses terrible luck -- and is sure to tumble into the same mess Valerie did.
Director
Nadia Tass
Producer
Lance Hool, Sean Daniel
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Sean Daniel Company
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 9, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.3M
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Surround