Rotten
The Iraq war has thus far produced no truly memorable dramatic movies, as opposed to documentaries, and the losing streak continues with The Lucky Ones.
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
Overview
The story revolves around three soldiers — Colee, T.K. and Cheaver — who return from the Iraq War after suffering injuries and learn that life has moved on without them. They end up on an unexpected road trip across the U.S.
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37%
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Rotten
This is not the worst of the Iraq-themed movies of the past few years, and it's possibly the best acted of any of them. But you wish the bonding of these three people wasn't diluted by the trite scenarios and artificial circumstances of their saga.
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Rotten
As they hit the road, the scenes play out like TV sitcom vignettes with little holding the centre together. We find out details about the characters lives, but never feel we know them.
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
Fresh
McAdams and Pena are affectingly vulnerable, while Robbins convinces as a family man with strong paternal instincts.
John Hartl, Seattle Times
Rotten
The Lucky Ones has plenty of heart and courage. If it only had a brain ...
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle
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