Is Eric Bana a good gambler?
Eric Bana plays a gambler who wins some but loses a lot. His father, Robert Duval, is a world famous gambler. Duval is fabulous as usual in his role. Drew Barrymore plays the girl Bana pursues. He "borrows" money from her and gets in the dog house but alls well in the end. There are a few funny parts where his friend sets up silly wagers.
What is Eric Bana famous for?
Eric Banadinović, AM (born 9 August 1968), known professionally as Eric Bana ( / ˈbænə / ), is an Australian actor and comedian. He began his career in the sketch comedy series Full Frontal before gaining notice in the comedy-drama The Castle (1997).
Why did Eric Bana get cast in Funny People?
Rogen had cast Bana because he was a fan of his early television work, and impressed by his performance in Munich. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine gave the film 3 ½ out of 4 stars, and opined that Bana's performance showed "real comic flair". Funny People was a commercial disappointment, earning US$71 million from a budget of $75 million.
How much did Eric Bana make for Troy?
In 2004, Bana co-starred with Brad Pitt in the big-budget film Troy. In the film, he played Prince Hector, leader of the Trojan forces battling against the Greek warrior Achilles. The film was an international success, grossing US$364 million, with US$133 million in the US.
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Where was Lucky You shot?
Las VegasLucky You is a 2007 American drama film directed by Curtis Hanson, and starring Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore and Robert Duvall. The film was shot on location in Las Vegas.
Is Lucky you about Huck Seed?
The "Golf Marathon" wager is based on a real-life proposition bet involving professional poker player Huck Seed. Seed won the bet. The name of the main character, Huck Cheever, is a nod to professional poker player, Huck Seed.
Does Netflix have lucky you?
Rent Lucky You (2006) on DVD and Blu-ray - DVD Netflix.
How rich is Phil Hellmuth?
Phil Hellmuth Net Worth: Phil Hellmuth is an American professional poker player who has a net worth of $20 million....Phil Hellmuth Net Worth.Net Worth:$20 MillionDate of Birth:Jul 16, 1964 (57 years old)Gender:MaleHeight:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)Profession:Professional Poker Player, Actor1 more row
How rich is Phil Ivey?
He has one World Poker Tour title and ten World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets. In the Poker Hall of Fame, he is one of the youngest and top-earning members. As of 2022, Phil Ivey has a net worth of $125 million. Phillip Dennis Ivey Jr.
What does lucky you mean?
An expression of pleasant surprise following some good fortune. Can be used ironically to express the opposite. You found $20 in your pocket? Lucky you! Oh, lucky me, I've been selected for jury duty.
What does Lucky You smell like?
Lucky You for Women by Lucky Brand is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Lucky You for Women was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Harry Fremont. Top notes are Grapefruit, Water Hyacinth and Green Leaves; middle notes are Peony, Star Jasmine and Blue Poppy; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
Do all lucky jeans say lucky you?
They do on the pairs I own. Long ago it said luck you inside the men's jeans and lucky me inside the women's zipper. LOL! I was given a pair for my 54 birthday!
Storyline
In Las Vegas, Huck Cheever is a poker player, brilliant but also prone to let emotion take over. It's the week of the poker world series, and Huck must come up with the $10,000 entry fee, which he wins, loses, borrows, and loses - and even steals part of from Billie Offer, an earnest young woman who's new in town and who catches Huck's eye.
Did you know
The woman who plays against Huck Cheever ( Eric Bana) for the spot on the World Series of Poker Tournament is Jennifer Harman, a real-life professional poker player, and the only woman to hold two bracelets in World Series Of Poker open events.
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By what name was Lucky You (2007) officially released in India in English?
When did Bana appear in Lucky You?
Bana at the premiere of Lucky You in May 2007. After the varied reception of Hulk and Troy, film critics questioned Bana's bankability in big-budget films. He responded in Empire magazine: "It's not like it [ Hulk] was a flop. When you're on a long shoot it is a long personal investment.
What was Eric Bana's first show?
In 1993, Bana made his television debut on Steve Vizard 's late night talk show, Tonight Live. His performance gained the attention of producers from the sketch comedy series, Full Frontal, who invited him to join the show as a writer and performer. During his four years on the show, Bana wrote much of his own material, and based some of his characters on members of his family. His impressions of Columbo, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Tom Cruise made Bana popular with the show's audience. This success led him to record the comedy album Out of Bounds in 1994 and to host his own television special, titled Eric, in 1996. The show, a collection of sketches featuring everyday characters, prompted him to launch a sketch comedy series The Eric Bana Show. The series, written and performed by Bana, featured skits, stand-up and celebrity guests, but failed to attract a substantial audience and was cancelled after only eight episodes due to low ratings. Even so, in 1997, he received a Logie Award for "Most Popular Comedy Personality" for his work on the show.
What soap opera did Joe Sabatini play?
Between 2000 and 2001, Bana played Joe Sabatini in Something in the Air, an Australian soap opera set in a small town. After two seasons, Bana left the show to focus on his Hollywood career. Bana's next project was 2002's low-budget Australian film The Nugget.
How old was Bana when he started acting?
Showing acting skill early in life, Bana began doing impressions of family members at the age of six or seven, first mimicking his grandfather's walk, voice and mannerisms. In school, he mimicked his teachers as a means to get out of trouble.
What movie did Bana play in?
After a decade of roles in Australian TV shows and films, Bana gained Hollywood's attention for his performance in the war film Black Hawk Down (2001), and as the title character in 2003's Hulk. He played Hector in the war epic Troy (2004), and took a leading role in Steven Spielberg 's historical thriller Munich (2005).
What is Bana's hobby?
Interests and hobbies. Bana is a motor racing enthusiast, and participates in various racing competitions in Australia. At the age of 14, he wanted to leave school to focus full-time on becoming a motor mechanic, but his father convinced him to complete school, advising him to avoid making his hobby a job.
Why did Rogen cast Bana?
Rogen had cast Bana because he was a fan of his early television work, and impressed by his performance in Munich. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine gave the film 3 ½ out of 4 stars, and opined that Bana's performance showed "real comic flair".
Overview
Lucky You is a 2007 American drama film directed by Curtis Hanson, and starring Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore and Robert Duvall. The film was shot on location in Las Vegas. The screenplay was by Hanson and Eric Roth, but the film was partially inspired by George Stevens' 1970 film The Only Game in Town.
The film was a box-office bomb, only grossing $8.4 million against a $55 million budget.
Plot
Set in 2003, Huck Cheever (Eric Bana) is a young and talented poker player in Las Vegas haunted by his relationship with his estranged father, L.C. Cheever (Robert Duvall), a two-time World Series of Poker Champion. Huck is a regular in Vegas poker rooms but needs $10,000 to get a seat in the World Series of Poker Main Event.
After a good night at the Bellagio hotel's poker room, Huck goes to a party and meets aspiring singer Billie Offer (Drew Barrymore), who has just arrived in town. Billie's older sister Suzanne (Debra Messing) warns her that Huc…
Cast
• Eric Bana as Huck Cheever
• Drew Barrymore as Billie Offer
• Robert Duvall as L.C. Cheever
• Debra Messing as Suzanne Offer
Poker players
Many of the players seen are actual poker pros. They are:
• Sam Farha
• Chau Giang
• Barry Greenstein
• Jason Lester
Production
Eric Bana was cast in the lead role in September 2004. Drew Barrymore was cast in January 2005, but almost did not accept the job because of a lack of singing ability. Debra Messing was cast in February 2005. Doyle Brunson served as a poker consultant on the film. Eric Bana and Robert Duvall were coached for months by Brunson on how to play like professional poker players. Matt Savage served as a tournament consultant, while Jason Lester served as a consultant on scenes involving the Main Event championship.
Release dates
The film was initially set for release on December 16, 2005. This was pushed back to September 8, 2006. By December 2006, the film had been rescheduled for release on March 16, 2007. In January 2007, the film's eventual release date was unveiled to be May 4, 2007.
Reception
Opening the same weekend as Spider-Man 3, the film debuted at $2.7 million in ticket sales; the lowest saturated opening week since 1982. It finished its theatrical run with $8,382,477 in total worldwide revenue.
The film received generally negative reviews from critics. It holds a 29% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The site's consensus states: "Lucky You tries to combine a romantic story with the high-stakes world of poker, but comes up with an empty hand."
External links
• Lucky You at IMDb
• Lucky You at AllMovie