Before all the "Fast and the Furious" sequels, Justin Lin was making films like "Better Luck Tomorrow." It's a pretty paint-by-numbers flick, but there is something that draws me in. Before MTV went full in on "Teen Mom" and "Jersey Shore" they used to be involved in some great films like "Election" and this film.
"Luck" explores the "plight" of six Asian-American overachievers bored with their lives who either decide to star in porn or start committing up petty crimes, and eventually murder. There are some interesting socio-political ideas here when it comes to achievement and how Asian-Americans are perceived by their peers, and it's expertly shot. It's one of those lost gems that really gets lost in time.
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