The Luckiest Man in America

Let me take you back to 1984. Michael Larson, an AC repair man and ice cream truck driver, ends up on the game show Press Your Luck. THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA tells this true story. Michael (Paul Walter Hauser) keeps winning, with no end in sight. This causes everybody at CBS to panic in their own ways, including the host Peter Tomarken (Walton Goggins), the producer Bill Carruthers (David Strathairn), his assistant Chuck (Shamier Anderson), and the show’s assistant Sylvia (Maisie Williams). This movie is entertaining from start to finish. Hauser is amazing yet again as a character who is socially awkward. When you look at him, you can’t shake the feeling that something’s off. Goggins is always great in everything he does, no surprise there. The tension builds as the movie goes on, highlighted by the score and by Hauser’s body language. Not knowing what actually happened back then, I had no idea where it was going. My one problem was the ending. It seemed abrupt and I’m not sure if it’s because of the low budget, but I would’ve liked to have a little more finality to it. I do recommend staying during the credits though. Overall, THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA is a very entertaining historical moment brought back into the light of day with a great ensemble cast, seemingly accurate enough to what actually happened at the time. I recommend it wherever you can find it!

The over simplification of a complex man and his complicated life, which is a shame because there was so much more story to tell.

An intriguing (based on) true story, that ended very unevenly. Bad writing. But, I applaud the fact they made this and there are some good moments.

This movie was incredible. Personally I love game shows and find them fascinating, this was a blend of both masterpiece and riveting. It keeps your attention the whole time. While watching this movie, the scenes flow seamlessly and with constant evolutions to the story you can not guess what is going to happen next (although its based on a true story so you know the ending) it is an incredible watch. The direction of this film was incredible, the costumes, sound, lighting, and scenery were all spectacular and spot on. I would very much recommend this to anyone that enjoys gameshows and true stories.

Nah I'm luckier to be honest....

Movie was predictable, but enjoyable.

Told an interesting story but just seemed to end. We would have liked to see a bit of what happened to him and his family after.

An entertaining film based on an actual person, game show and prizes. It probably won't get much viewing at the theaters but I loved it.

Didn't feel engaged with the protagonist kind of interesting premise and I usually like movies based on actual events, but I just didn't "connect" with this film. Not a horrible waste of time and money, but pretty "meh."

Solid performances but the ending felt like it was just left hanging w no real wrap up or any kind of resolution