"Lucky"

 2017 1h 28min

Harry Dean Stanton was a supporting actor over a long career, usually playing offbeat, eccentric characters. His movies include “Alien,” “Repo Man,” and “The Green Mile.” In his last film, he plays Lucky, a cantankerous old coot who lives alone in a small town in Texas. His daily routine consists of shaving, a short workout routine, working the crossword puzzle at the diner, and spending the day watching game shows. Every evening he hangs out at the local saloon with a bunch of unusual characters. 

 

This film is dialogue heavy-- my kids would call it boring but I like the term subtle. Not a whole lot happens, but Stanton can be deep and introspective at times. He’s a philosopher and a sage of sorts. After a career playing a sideman, it’s nice to just let the camera roll and let him have his say. And he sure has a lot to say. The film also stars David Lynch (Yes, that David Lynch), Ed Begley Jr., and Tom Serritt. Such a beautiful ending to a long and interesting life. 
4 out of 5 stars

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