GIVE HARRY DEAN STANTON HIS FUCKING OSCAR.

“Lucky” was never the first word that came to mind when you saw Harry Dean Stanton. On the contrary, it always seemed like he had survived something terrible. Even in the movies he shot during the ’60s and ’70s, it already looked like 90 years of life had swept through him like a windstorm, leaving just enough skin on his bones to keep the cigarette smoke from blowing out through his teeth. Stanton wasn’t cast as lucky men, but as men who appeared to have been sucked dry at some point along the way. He was typecast that way from birth, a living synonym for emptiness, and his hollowed out performance in “Paris, Texas” would eventually seal the deal.

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just sobbing... love you
longtime, Mr. Stanton;
rest peacefully, good sir.

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MKE Film Fest #2

The most fitting final film in the history of the movies. A work of failing bodies and the minds which wrestle with timid physicality.

I don't have any idea what Harry Dean Stanton was singing on that fiesta. But it made my cry.

Some might say, that Stanton could or would consider himself lucky to leave this world with such a wise, relaxed, laconic & melancholic movie. Or we can consider ourselves lucky that he did.

Lucky would answer them: this doesn't change anything for him in this scenario. He's still dead.

And if this doesn't say enough about this wonderful little film: David Lynch is talking about the inspiring power of a tortoise.

65/100

A.V. Club review. Not since Altman kicked right after Prairie Home Companion have we seen such a perfect cinematic epitaph.

GIVE HARRY DEAN STANTON HIS FUCKING OSCAR ALREADY

and while we’re at it: john carrol lynch, david lynch, and the writers.

i’ve been dealing with my own existential and nihilistic thoughts for the past couple weeks, trying to figure out death, but lucky has it right. you just have to smile.

A wise and wistful love letter from one remarkable character actor to another, John Carroll Lynch’s “Lucky” returns 90-year-old Harry Dean Stanton to the dusty desert environs he shuffled through in 1984’s “Paris, Texas,” and offers the rawboned legend one of the best roles he’s had since. Beginning as a broad comedy before blossoming into a wry meditation on death and all the things we leave behind (a transition that kicks into gear when one of Stanton’s old friends shows up and steals the show), Lynch’s directorial debut is a wisp of a movie, blowing across the screen like a tumbleweed, but it’s also the rare portrait of mortality that’s both fun and full of life.

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Is realism a thing?

Have you ever started a movie you know nothing about and before it’s over you’ve already ordered the blu-ray? Yeah, me too.

What an outstanding character study by one of the greatest character actors of all-time. Lucky serves as a celebration and swan-song of the legendary Harry Dean Stanton. If only we could all be so Lucky.

BONUS POINTS to David Lynch and his Roosevelt. Although, it’s scientifically impossible to steal a movie from Harry Dean Stanton, Lynch gives it one hell of a try.

If it’s meant to be, I’ll see him again.
He knows where I am, and I’m leaving the gate open.

Cinematic Time Capsule - 2017 Ranked

The thought of David Lynch owning a tortoise named President Roosevelt who runs away brings me so much joy. 
This whole movie is a joy.

Was fortunate enough to catch this film. It's a character piece. The movie was worth checking out. Harry Dean Stanton will live forever in our hearts.

i'm not crying i just have i see a darkness in my eyes

Is realism a thing?

A fitting farewell to one of the best to ever do it.

Only just recently watched a number of Harry Dean Stanton roles, but the fact his last performance was a film about facing and accepting your own death is so perfect. 

I love the way the film is both centred around the character Lucky and Harry Dean Stanton himself. Really enjoyed how well the fourth wall breaks were used, it’s obvious how much respect there is for him and his career.

Harry is easily becoming one of my favourite film grandpas

A film that stars Harry Dean Stanton and David Lynch, who plays a character whose tortoise named President Roosevelt runs away? Hell yeah, I'm in.
This is one of the most comforting films I've ever seen. It showcases the extraordinary acting talent of the late Harry Dean Stanton. It's a film that I feel is there for me. I can definitely see myself watching this in the future and still being enchanted by what this film has to offer. John Carroll Lynch displays some great direction, and is quite possibly one of the strongest directorial debuts ever. My favourite aspect of the film is how it doesn't kill off Harry Dean Stanton's character Lucky, and it shows that he must go through life, and perhaps his story can be a lesson to all of us. I encourage everyone to watch it, as I strongly believe it will invoke different emotions from different people.

This is such a sweet little film and a wonderful swan song for Harry Dean Stanton. Lots of fun character actors in supporting roles as well. I was happy to see James Darren AKA Vic Fontaine from Deep Space Nine, but the real MVP in the supporting cast is David Lynch as Lucky's tortoise-loving drinking buddy.

Heart warming. I feel like Harry Dean Stanton has come full circle by ending his career with this movie.

Ungatz.
Rest in peace Harry Dean Stanton

Good.

actually so delightful and sad and good to watch!!! harry dean Stanton did ❤️❤️❤️ Such a good job!!! big smile and a single tear from me to this movie

A very well made, but not astounding, movie. Great performances and a warm, gentle plotline, but nothing enough to wow me.

A mí también me cae genial Harry Dean Stanton y la película es un bonito homenaje. Eso sí, como película, es correcta y poco más.

I want a tortoise