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LOTTERY TICKET (2010)Movie Reviews
Comedy about a young man from the projects who hits the jackpot in the lottery but must protect his ticket from the opportunists around him for the duration of a three-day weekend, before he can claim his millions. Cast:Bow Wow, Ice Cube, Brandon T. Jackson, Naturi Naughton, Keith DavidDirector:Erik WhiteRelease Date:August 20, 2010DVD Release:November 16, 2010From:Warner Bros.Rating:PG-13Length:1 hr 39 min
Lottery Ticket (2010) played to moderate reviews. • Clint O'Connor wrote in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, "...harmless but pretty forgettable fluff. The premise has potential, but the execution is wobbly." • And Curt Holman wrote in Atlanta Creative Loafing, "...simple yet heartwarming... a bit predicable and a few stereotypical jokes tend to linger a bit too long, but overall a surefire winner..." More Reviews Below...
Alynda Wheat, People: MODERATE(cg) "...does have appealing performances from Brandon T. Jackson and Natari Naughton and Ice Cube as a cranky old guy -- plus a solid message about giving back."(See all of Alynda Wheat's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 80 words, 08/19/10
Christy Lemire, Associated Press: MODERATE(cg) "...devolves into a weirdly violent streak, followed by some seriously heavy-handed sentimentality. Still, the ensemble cast manages to keep things sporadically enjoyable."(See all of Christy Lemire's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 680 words, 08/19/10
Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly: GOOD(cg) "...a frenetic, family-friendly riff on the 'Friday' formula... If 'Lottery Ticket' had as much conviction as laughs, it could have hit the jackpot."(See all of Chris Nashawaty's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 238 words, 08/27/10
Claudia Puig, USA Today: MODERATE(cg) "...the laughs are few, and the positive message feels tacked on. But star Bow Wow shows his early youthful talent has blossomed into bona fide star appeal."(See all of Claudia Puig's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 439 words, 08/20/10
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (12 Reviews)
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD "...a crowd-pleaser... A big, vivid supporting cast is a strong asset, as are messages about sexual responsibility and charity in the 'hood."(See all of Andy Webster's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 412 words, 08/20/10
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: MODERATE(cg) "The predictable story, a collaboration between screenwriter Abdul Williams and director Erik White, feels too much like an afterthought."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 322 words, 08/20/10
Kyle Smith, New York Post: POOR(cg) "...fumbles every opportunity to be funny, exciting or insightful as it veers from feeble feel-good comedy to thin gangland drama."(See all of Kyle Smith's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 465 words, 08/20/10
Bill Zwecker, Chicago Sun-Times: WEAK(cg) "...completely predictable... makes you wish how much better it would have been if the filmmakers had given us a new take on this pretty stale concept."(See all of Bill Zwecker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 630 words, 08/20/10
Dan Kois, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...formulaic but vibrant... The theme could best be described as a paraphrase of Biggie's well-worn credo: Mo' money, mo' problems -- but mo' money, yeah, definitely."(See all of Dan Kois's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 685 words, 08/18/10
Jason Anderson, Toronto Star: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...has the same easy-going charm as the 'Friday' movies... a passably engaging cautionary tale about the things that money can bring and the other things that it can't."(See all of Jason Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 486 words, 08/20/10
Jennie Punter, Toronto Globe & Mail: MODERATE(cg) "...director and screenwriter, respectively, deliver a well-plotted, energetically paced story that unfolds over the July 4th long weekend."(See all of Jennie Punter's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 600 words, 08/20/10
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: WEAK(cg) "...plenty of running and shouting, lots of leering at pretty girls, a couple of crowd-pleasing dick jokes and a great deal of product placement for Foot Locker and Coca-Cola."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 262 words, 08/19/10
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: WEAK(cg) "...gives way to inconsistency and, finally, incredulity... plays up stereotypes for broad comic relief even as it tries to make larger points about society."(See all of Bill Goodykoontz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 601 words, 08/20/10
Rick Bentley, Dallas Morning News: VERY GOOD(cg) "...isn't the mega ball of outrageous comedy, but it's still a winner because of the way director Erik White blends comic lunacy with sweet sentimentality."(See all of Rick Bentley's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 301 words, 08/20/10
Kevin C. Johnson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: MODERATE(cg) "...hard to love and hard to hate.... comes off a bit like an extended episode of 'Everybody Hates Chris' with really bad language."(See all of Kevin C. Johnson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 368 words, 08/20/10
Steve Persall, St. Petersburg Times: MODERATE(cg) "If you have seen 'Barbershop,' 'Beauty Shop,' any of the 'Friday' flicks or every 'Madea' movie, then you've seen 'Lottery Ticket.' "(See all of Steve Persall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 472 words, 08/19/10
Tom Long, Detroit News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...filled with vets like Keith David, Flint native Terry Crews and Mike Epps, not to mention producer Ice Cube... Still, it's a stretch."(See all of Tom Long's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 292 words, 08/20/10
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (9 Reviews)
Dan Kois, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...formulaic but vibrant... The theme could best be described as a paraphrase of Biggie's well-worn credo: Mo' money, mo' problems -- but mo' money, yeah, definitely."(See all of Dan Kois's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 685 words, 08/18/10
Chris Faraone, Boston Phoenix: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "If you look past such relentless black-comedy clichés, this addition to the 'Friday' canon is almost two-dimensional, definitely heartfelt, and absolutely funny."(See all of Chris Faraone's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 147 words, 08/19/10
Nathan Rabin, AV Club: EXCELLENT(cg) "...gets far on the strength of its star's charisma and a likeable tone that falters only during Bow Wow's sordid encounter with an opportunistic would-be conquest."(See all of Nathan Rabin's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 379 words, 08/19/10
Martin Tsai, Cinematical: FAIR "...genial yet thin... the atmosphere is friendly and convivial.... relies on overly-roasted chestnuts and stale Sunday school lessons..."(See all of Martin Tsai's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 926 words, 08/20/10
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: WEAK(cg) "...plenty of running and shouting, lots of leering at pretty girls, a couple of crowd-pleasing dick jokes and a great deal of product placement for Foot Locker and Coca-Cola."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 262 words, 08/19/10
Curt Holman, Atlanta Creative Loafing: GOOD(cg) "...simple yet heartwarming... a bit predicable and a few stereotypical jokes tend to linger a bit too long, but overall a surefire winner..."(See all of Curt Holman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 589 words, 08/19/10
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher: POOR(cg) "...isn't hilarious: it's obnoxious. These people aren't people: they're cartoon characters... stereotypes descend into the downright disgusting."(See all of MaryAnn Johanson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 771 words, 08/20/10
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD "...a crowd-pleaser... A big, vivid supporting cast is a strong asset, as are messages about sexual responsibility and charity in the 'hood."(See all of Andy Webster's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 412 words, 08/20/10
Andrew Barker, Daily Variety: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Directed with unexpected verve and style by Erik White, the script is never nearly as clever as the premise ought to allow..."(See all of Andrew Barker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 731 words, 08/12/10
Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter: WEAK "A disappointing, trite comedy overrun with African-American stereotypes.... alternates between implausible slapstick and gooey melodrama."(See all of Kirk Honeycutt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 631 words, 08/13/10
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD "...a crowd-pleaser... A big, vivid supporting cast is a strong asset, as are messages about sexual responsibility and charity in the 'hood."(See all of Andy Webster's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 412 words, 08/20/10
17.3 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Lottery Ticket (2010)'s reviews are separated by an average 17.3 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Lottery Ticket (2010) (36 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Lottery Ticket (2010)'s reviews cover 63.3% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 16,226 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 451 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 0.9 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Lottery Ticket (2010)'s reviews on average broke 0.9 hours after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Lottery Ticket (2010)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Lottery Ticket (2010) (36 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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