Lucky Numbers (2000): Dir: Nora Ephron / Cast: John Travolta, Lisa Kudrow, Tim Roth, Bill Pullman, Ed O'Neill: Anything but lucky for those unfortunate enough to see it. Title refers to its two stars but since the ongoing events result in bad luck it comes off as a misdirection. John Travolta plays an adored weatherman who is joined by lottery girl Lisa Kudrow in rigging the lottery. She is romantically involved with both Travolta and her boss. Director Nora Ephron previously directed Travolta in Michael but here she is surrounded by endless stupidity. The production looks as festive as an outdoor toilet. Travolta looks plain desperate as he attempts to erase one mistake by creating five new ones. Kudrow plays dimwit dumb without payoff. When her asthmatic cousin fails to come through on part of the scheme she throttle the tar out of him, unintentionally killing him. In any event both leads are at their worst, and considering that Travolta starred in the dreadful Battlefield Earth the same year, it would take more than the lottery to bypass that shame. Tim Roth is best casting as a strip club owner who assists the star duo. Bill Pullman plays a brainless cop who concludes on the one funny scene. Ed O'Neill plays a sleazy station manager who sleeps with Kudrow on the side. Theme of greed is evident but this is ultimately Travolta's unlucky number. Score: 3 / 10

This script film is just plain bad and embarrassing for all concerned. The Director, Nora Ephron, notable for putting out a decent script or two (When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seatle et al), surely must have recognised this scrip for the dog it is. I had to wait for the 2nd 30 minutes or so before I could see a laugh coming and when they did they were mediocre at best. However, my optimism was challenged, because by the time the last 30 minutes of the film came to fruition, it looked as though the cast were just keen to see the end of it and so was I. The writer, Adam Resnick, would have been better off developing the plot into a 5 minute skit for "Saturday Night Live", and I am being generous at best here. The end credits should have been all listed as "Alan Smithee" for the production crew. It really had me wondering one thing though.... What decent scripts did Hollywood pass over for this melange to escape the net?If you enjoyed the film, good for you.

A review from mattymatt4ever from Jersey City isn't helpful in reviewing Lucky Numbers. Matty gives it a 7 while the average voter gives it a 4.9.It isn't a bad film, but shallow. Definitely below average. So the average around 4.9 is maybe more appropriate than a higher number; certainly 7 is 'way beyond the range.What can you expect of a film that has Michael Moore in it. That alone knocks it down at least two full points.You get what you pay for, so don't pay any money for this one. See it free, and even then you are spending your precious time, more than enough payment. Better yet, avoid ALL movies associated with Michael Moore.

Nora Ephron, between Bewitched and this movie should be mandated by law from making any more movies. Unrealistic, a complete lack of empathy with every day human being reality with the working or middle class. People just don't talk or act this way. Get out of Hollywoo and Beverly Hills.The one major exception - TIM ROTH, funny, bright, somewhat believable.Please don't waste your money on this movie or rental.I don't understand how Ms. Ephron has become this iconoclastic, Hollywood, revered individual. Give me a hint, please!Have I reached 10 lines yet?