Lucky Break

2001
PG-13
1h 47m

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Timothy Spall, Lennie James, James Nesbitt, and Bill Nighy in Lucky Break (2001)

Under the leadership of a small-time bank robber, British inmates hatch a plan to escape by staging a musical.Under the leadership of a small-time bank robber, British inmates hatch a plan to escape by staging a musical.Under the leadership of a small-time bank robber, British inmates hatch a plan to escape by staging a musical.

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6.2/10

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Awards
- 4 nominations total

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Quotes
Roger 'Rog' Chamberlain: I understand you fellas have lost interest in long-term imprisonment.

Crazy credits
During the credits we are shown what happens to the escapees, the security guard, and the warden, along with a short piano song by Cliff.

Connections
Referenced in OWV Updates: Multimedia Update (22/12/2015): Only Three More Days to Go till Christmas! (2015)

Soundtracks
54-46 Was My Number
Written by Toots Hibbert
Published by Universal Music Publishing, Ltd.
Performed by Toots & The Maytals

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Featured review

stupid but fun

Lucky break is stupid. In fact, so stupid it's reasonably laughable. But it's also entertaining. Very entertaining. Filled with great comic sketches, as well as heart-touching moments, this film is definitely worth £3.50 and a bag of extra-large popcorn.

Starting off, two men are arrested, and put into jail, which they find very uncomfortable. They want out. So they hatch a ludicrous scheme that just couldn't work...or could it? Some good acting (espcially by Timothy Spall) leads this film well on it's way to the thumbs up. Funny, touching and hugely, hugely enjoyable, Lucky break should be just the antidote to a long, stressful day.

Overall: **** out of ***** (4 out of 5)