Good Luck

In directing this character-driven film, Adachi breaks free from commercial conventions to funny and, in his sudden twist third act, surprising effect, though his pacing before Miki makes her appearance is on the slow side.

“Good Luck” may not reinvent Japanese indie cinema, but it is a smart and genuinely funny film that presents its themes with intelligence and charm. It is also one of those rare movies that can put a smile on your face more than once

Sano and Amano, by infusing the necessary touch of believability within their characters and their interactions, ensure that Adachi can develop his themes.

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