Review of Lucas (2012) by Alexander F — 06 Aug 2011

This felt like a made-for-tv movie after-school special.

This review of Lucas (2012) was written by Alexander F on 06 Aug 2011.

Lucas has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jaclyn L (239) on 22 Jun 2010

Outstanding movie reminds me of my life when I was younger I was able to put myself into the role that Corey Haim played so well…

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By Ryan V (1,568) on 26 Dec 2011

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By Nonya B (229) on 11 May 2012

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By Noah B (300) on 10 Nov 2010

This fit the eighties era perfectly and remains a favorite to my dad, but it didn't stand out to me…

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By Allan C (2,173) on 12 Aug 2010

Nice little teen drama with a very good cast of actors who were pretty unknown at the time…

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By Jon L (525) on 14 Aug 2010

Starts off strong and I admire how it avoids many cliches of teen movies. However, it devolves into excessively schmaltzy scenes…

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By Robert W (1,190) on 01 Aug 2010

Best true performance from Corey Haim…

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By Christopher Lloyd (287) for Sarasota Herald-Tribune (239) on 31 Jan 2011

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Most anticlimactic movie of all time. Took the wrong turn at the end…

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