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- 2003
- R
- MTV Films
- 1 h 41 m
- 2003
- R
- MTV Films
- 1 h 41 m
Summary The story of a group of overachieving Asian-American high school honor students in a conservative Los Angeles suburb who lead a double life of mischief and petty crimes that alleviate the pressures of perfection. (Paramount)
Written By: Fabian Marquez
- 2003
- R
- MTV Films
- 1 h 41 m
- 2003
- R
- MTV Films
- 1 h 41 m
Better Luck Tomorrow
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Summary The story of a group of overachieving Asian-American high school honor students in a conservative Los Angeles suburb who lead a double life of mischief and petty crimes that alleviate the pressures of perfection. (Paramount)
Written By: Fabian Marquez
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
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72% Positive
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28% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
67
72% Positive
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
28% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
0% Negative
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In some ways, this is "The Graduate" gone to "Lord of the Flies."
Breathes new life into a familiar story: coming of age in high school.
The same premise could have been turned into a satirical comedy, but Better Luck Tomorrow opts for a more corrosive, challenging route, one whose troubling, morally ambiguous ending offers no easy resolution.
"Rebel Without a Cause" with a debate club, Better Luck Tomorrow is a sharp, smart slice of suburban angst among the high school overachiever set.
Good idea for a movie about rebellious Asian Americans doesn't fully pan out.
Seeing BLT has been positioned as a political act. Alas: The film in question seems hardly worth the fuss.
uUltimately Better Luck Tomorrow feels nearly as hollow and unknowable as its characters’ hearts.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
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Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
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Production Company
Cherry Sky Films,
Day O Productions,
Hudson River Entertainment,
MTV Films,
Trailing Johnson Productions
Release Date Apr 11, 2003
Duration 1 h 41 m
Rating R
Tagline Never underestimate an overachiever.
Awards
San Diego Asian Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 1 Nomination
