As far as romantic comedies go, this one is one of my favorites. Although it was a made for TV movie it has the same feel as theater-worthy romantic comedies. Patrick Dempsey and Kimberly Williams-Paisley are both adorable. It definitely has a pretty high cheese-factor and is generally predictable, but you end the movie smiling every time without fail. I've watched it many times to put me in an automatic good mood. If you're in the mood for a light boy-girl movie then I highly recommend it! If you liked Patrick Dempsey in "Can't Buy Me Love," you'll enjoy this movie. It has a similar feel to that movie, but for more than just the teenage crowd.
21 Reviews
really nice story!
FilmLabRat5 August 2003
I didn't realize this was a TV movie - it seemed like an above-average theatrical. The casting and acting were good (even featuring hotties), although unknown actors, and the story was interesting. Very surprisingly fun, well-made and even thought-provoking.
No bore, solid movie
SPA2TACU531 March 2005
Its funny, its touching, sweet, romantic, you can relate to the story and characters. Besides that the acting is good. Patrick Dempsey is always good, Kimberly Williams is very charming and witty. She deserves more good roles. And nice scenery in this movie. Of course you know how the story will turn out, but hey the whole movie is about predictions. I need more lines to post this comment, but there's nothing much else to say. Overall a nice movie to watch. No masterpiece but absolutely no bore or bad movie. One more line: don't rent it unless you've seen Box of moonlight or Coupe de Ville, but do watch it if it's on TV and you're in a romantic mood. I rate it 7 out of 10.
A young mother shares a time-line with her 7 year old daughter to help her adjust to the fact that she is dying but that she will always be with her.
ahesse131126 November 2006
"Lucky 7" was a touching and poignant story of a mother who creates a means to help her young daughter adjust to the fact that she (the mother)is dying, and in so doing she provides a way for the child to keep her mother in her heart and as a part of life.
By drawing a time-line for her 7 year old daughter,of things that will happen over the years to come,including school, career, and boyfriends, this young mother helps her daughter cope with her loss and makes her a vivid part of her life.
As the story progresses, you think you know how it will resolve,but there is definitely an element of suspense and surprise. There were no really bad characters here . . . so it doesn't give itself away, just a case of some being better suited than others.
The performances were very good and true to the characters. They were appealing and drew you into their story.
I really enjoyed this touching romantic comedy -- more romantic than comedy. I recommend "Lucky 7" and would watch it again.
By drawing a time-line for her 7 year old daughter,of things that will happen over the years to come,including school, career, and boyfriends, this young mother helps her daughter cope with her loss and makes her a vivid part of her life.
As the story progresses, you think you know how it will resolve,but there is definitely an element of suspense and surprise. There were no really bad characters here . . . so it doesn't give itself away, just a case of some being better suited than others.
The performances were very good and true to the characters. They were appealing and drew you into their story.
I really enjoyed this touching romantic comedy -- more romantic than comedy. I recommend "Lucky 7" and would watch it again.
Good movie!
tomatostar26 July 2003
I just finished watching it and while it would never be considered a great movie, it was really good and fun to watch. To see that Patrick Dempsey's character is trying to get Kimberly Williams' character's attention while she's busy falling in love with someone else. And the whole thing that she follows her mother's timeline makes for a interesting way of her finaly hanging out with him. If you like movies that are about finding what you really want and not what you really think you need, you should watch this movie.
Kimberly Williams is great as the organizing Amy and Patrick Dempsey is the perfect guy that many woman might look over but finally fall in love with.
Kimberly Williams is great as the organizing Amy and Patrick Dempsey is the perfect guy that many woman might look over but finally fall in love with.
So good
htredrose26 May 2006
if you're at home on a Saturday afternoon not particularly doing anything this is a GREAT movie to watch. its sensitivity, happy ending, and cute story line will transport you straight to i-wish-i-were-as-lucky-as-her world. So maybe it's not action-packed and full of large sets, but it's really nice. just one of those feel-good movies you blink tears away of at the end of the movie. and can i say this movie, unlike so many others, is actually Believable? i mean in other movies you either hang off the Brooklyn Bridge waiting for Spidey to come pick you up or wait till some sleazy politician falls in love with you. a definite recommended watch!!
Rite 'N' Lite!
lavender_siamese-129 May 2004
I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!... It would be wrong to view this film w/ high expectations. I don't think it even presumed to be more than a TV- movie so some omissions in the plot details are minor and rather irrelevant to the overall appeal of the movie. Even the neurotic lifestyle of Amy, while possibly a bit grating to some, is also OK on hindsight since I don't think viewers were supposed to take her too seriously. Personally, I was able to empathize w/ her, since I'm a bit of a control-freak, as well. Also, Patrick Dempsey played his character real well - as expected - & Peter was a very real character w/ whom I believe I could fall in love. He wasn't an over- the-top hero/underdog or anything, just your regular kind of guy. Very believable. Even Brad Rowe was convincing as Daniel. The great thing about his performance is he didn't try to make Daniel a nuisance. It really seemed as if Amy could as easily fall in love w/ him, as w/ Peter...The film seems to be a bit of light-hearted romantic fluff, but I think we could all use a wake-up call, a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously, to take risks, & to give all our relationships a chance!
A sweet movie well worth watching...
smithr12233 December 2006
The helpful direction the dying give you, in an effort to help you think about the future, really does weigh on you once they're gone. You hold onto it thinking you're holding onto them and yet you have to challenge yourself to get on with the life you want for yourself. This film's lead character experiences that, struggles with it, trying hard to stick to the map her mother left her for her life. Throughout it reminded me to move on so I could appreciate the film for that alone. However Kimberly Williams is very good in her role, alternately type-A and ditsy, and Patrick Dempsey is also really good and his character the sweet but strong man most hetero women - and gay men - wish for (for all Grey's Anatomy "McDreamy" fans, it's worth watching!) and the scenery in and around Sooke Harbour House lovely (so want to move there).
Yes, I'd watch it again! And probably again, in a few years, just as a reminder...
Yes, I'd watch it again! And probably again, in a few years, just as a reminder...
Great Movie
floridz28 January 2005
I'm surprised that this movie wasn't in the theatres. It's theatre material and quality. There is charisma between Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Patrick Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey is just so cute in this movie. I actually watched the DVD again the first time. It's a great date movie on a Friday, a perfect chick-flick. This is going to be one of my top ten movies to see when I'm in the mood for romantic comedy. I actually bought 2 DVD's to give one to my girlfriend. The movie script is very well written and everything just flows through, kind of like "While you were sleeping". Great settings and perfect lessons for women with power jobs to just stop and smell the roses and start being spontaneous!!!!I think everyone in the movie parts were great (except for the funk girlfriend which they didn't really elaborate any more). Kimberly's friend's part should have been elaborated more. I wasn't really sure if they were her friends or siblings. Also, about the part of her hating her job wasn't really shown. They could have shown more scenes to lead to this conclusion.
Great romantic adventure
danindenver9 November 2003
I've loved Kimberly Williams since I first saw her in Safe House (1998/I). Candid photos of her on IMDB reveal a wonderful self-confidence. I can see her being cast as a successful, professional businesswoman. However, to me she doesn't quite fit as a high-powered shark (lawyer). Coincidentally, that is one of the conflicts that make the movie what it is. It really pulls the viewer into a tangle of emotions, romance, uncertainty and destiny. Amy wants to follow her mother's plan to marry just the right man, but, love is a funny thing and Amy's emotions just won't behave themselves. It made me cry! Along the way is an amazingly appropriate musical score that is poignant without being overpowering.
On the lighter side, I was intrigued by the supporting cast of unknown celebrity look-alikes, including Brad Rowe, who looks like Brad Pitt, as a prime candidate for the Lucky #7.
If you like romantic stories, this is a must. Score 9 of 10.
On the lighter side, I was intrigued by the supporting cast of unknown celebrity look-alikes, including Brad Rowe, who looks like Brad Pitt, as a prime candidate for the Lucky #7.
If you like romantic stories, this is a must. Score 9 of 10.
Must see
Aka041827 December 2019
I never write reviews, but this has been a long time favorite of mine. This is a great Rom-Com. I originally saw this on Hallmark. It definitely has the Hallmark formula that makes for a successful movie which seems to be missing in recent releases. I felt melancholy watching holiday movies that all seem to be missing something. Although Check Inn to Christmas was the best one I saw all season.
The casting for Luck 7 was great and this movie could have competed with box offices releases that year. I wish Hallmark would bring this back as part of a blast from the past series. Don't over think this one with changes or updates you would suggest. Just enjoy it as a guilty pleasure. You will not be disappointed.
The casting for Luck 7 was great and this movie could have competed with box offices releases that year. I wish Hallmark would bring this back as part of a blast from the past series. Don't over think this one with changes or updates you would suggest. Just enjoy it as a guilty pleasure. You will not be disappointed.
feel good movie
thiu20 December 2004
Warning: Spoilers
i saw this movie mainly because of the 2 leads on the movie. i love both of them. they have such charm and sincerity on the screen. this movie has a lot of heart. when you watch this movie, nothing about it is really new, so don't expect anything mind blowing. it's not an Oscar contender.
but it's so real, the characters, the story, the human emotions, the friendship, the fear. just look at this movie as a realization of sorts. because Amy is just so afraid to live her life.
this story is about a girl that follows a planned out life of her mother. somehow she feels loyal and connected to her mother through this. she convinces herself that this is what's going to make her happy. ignoring everyone else's advice.
then she meets these 2 guys. peter and Daniel. Daniel is perfect for her. and in fact if peter wasn't in the picture, she surely would have ended up with him. fortunately the plan helped her out in this case. Daniel had to be the #7 boyfriend for her to end up with him. but he's just #6. so what to do? she has to follow the plan right.
so she goes to peter and pretends to be his girlfriend. which works out perfectly for both of them, since peter also needs a pretend girlfriend. except now they fall for each other. they're a perfect fit. a complement to each other. the problem is he's #6.
Amy then finally figures out that her mother's plan was just a guide. not something literal for her to follow. so in the end she follows her heart. peter really pushes her to do this. and yes they end up together.
all in all 8/10 for the great actors and the tingling feeling it leaves you.
but it's so real, the characters, the story, the human emotions, the friendship, the fear. just look at this movie as a realization of sorts. because Amy is just so afraid to live her life.
this story is about a girl that follows a planned out life of her mother. somehow she feels loyal and connected to her mother through this. she convinces herself that this is what's going to make her happy. ignoring everyone else's advice.
then she meets these 2 guys. peter and Daniel. Daniel is perfect for her. and in fact if peter wasn't in the picture, she surely would have ended up with him. fortunately the plan helped her out in this case. Daniel had to be the #7 boyfriend for her to end up with him. but he's just #6. so what to do? she has to follow the plan right.
so she goes to peter and pretends to be his girlfriend. which works out perfectly for both of them, since peter also needs a pretend girlfriend. except now they fall for each other. they're a perfect fit. a complement to each other. the problem is he's #6.
Amy then finally figures out that her mother's plan was just a guide. not something literal for her to follow. so in the end she follows her heart. peter really pushes her to do this. and yes they end up together.
all in all 8/10 for the great actors and the tingling feeling it leaves you.
The Case for Patrick Dempsey
laurana757 September 2004
Warning: Spoilers
Spoilers follow.
While channel-flipping I came across this on Cinemax--Lucky 7, starring that girl who could have been Mrs. Sampras, Kimberly Williams of Father of the Bride; Patrick Dempsey; and Brad Pitt look-alike (and namesake) Brad Rowe.
The story is sweet: the mother of Kimberly Williams' Amy dies when she is seven. Before she dies, she lays down a time line for Amy's life which includes summer camp, running for student council, law school, and seven boyfriends--the last of which is 'The One'. After she breaks up with #5, she meets Daniel (Rowe) who is utterly perfect for her--corporate upstart, ultimate flower-guy (she gets three bouquets in two weeks), not to mention quite cute. However, he isn't #7, so she sets out to find a temporary #6 and finds it in Peter (Dempsey), the manager of the bagel shop she frequents.
Peter asks her to accompany him for the weekend to a wedding where she will pretend to be his girlfriend because his ex is also going to be at the wedding. As with almost all the pretend-relationships in popular cinema, sparks fly and they end up getting to know each other a little better. In a decision that not-so-subtly parallels Amy's choosing her unfulfilling legal job, she chooses safe and well-liked Daniel over the spontaneous Peter--but does she? Everything wraps up as it's supposed to wrap up, and although some tears are shed, we know everyone's happy in the end.
Patrick Dempsey seems to be realizing the potential that winked at us in his earlier movies (and was evident in Sweet Home Alabama), and turning out to be quite the hottie while at it, a far cry from the decidedly weird characters he portrayed in some of his earlier films. The goofballs can become leading men after all. I'm now looking forward to seeing the "About A Boy" TV series in which he is starring (based on the book and the Hugh Grant movie of the same name). Kimberly Williams shows us why she charmed us in the Father of the Bride movies, and the story fills you with a warm tingly feeling; but this is by no means a great movie.
There is nothing life-shattering or awe-inspiring about this movie. It's just... nice. It's quite so-so, filler TV movie fare even--and the warm tingly feeling lasts just until the rolling of the end credits. Maybe I just had to be reminded of the nicer things in life, like falling in love with someone you didn't really expect and finding out that your hands 'fit'. Meanwhile this movie is perfect for lazy nights curled in bed, or a pseudo-date movie at home. Sometimes we need a little simplicity, after all.
While channel-flipping I came across this on Cinemax--Lucky 7, starring that girl who could have been Mrs. Sampras, Kimberly Williams of Father of the Bride; Patrick Dempsey; and Brad Pitt look-alike (and namesake) Brad Rowe.
The story is sweet: the mother of Kimberly Williams' Amy dies when she is seven. Before she dies, she lays down a time line for Amy's life which includes summer camp, running for student council, law school, and seven boyfriends--the last of which is 'The One'. After she breaks up with #5, she meets Daniel (Rowe) who is utterly perfect for her--corporate upstart, ultimate flower-guy (she gets three bouquets in two weeks), not to mention quite cute. However, he isn't #7, so she sets out to find a temporary #6 and finds it in Peter (Dempsey), the manager of the bagel shop she frequents.
Peter asks her to accompany him for the weekend to a wedding where she will pretend to be his girlfriend because his ex is also going to be at the wedding. As with almost all the pretend-relationships in popular cinema, sparks fly and they end up getting to know each other a little better. In a decision that not-so-subtly parallels Amy's choosing her unfulfilling legal job, she chooses safe and well-liked Daniel over the spontaneous Peter--but does she? Everything wraps up as it's supposed to wrap up, and although some tears are shed, we know everyone's happy in the end.
Patrick Dempsey seems to be realizing the potential that winked at us in his earlier movies (and was evident in Sweet Home Alabama), and turning out to be quite the hottie while at it, a far cry from the decidedly weird characters he portrayed in some of his earlier films. The goofballs can become leading men after all. I'm now looking forward to seeing the "About A Boy" TV series in which he is starring (based on the book and the Hugh Grant movie of the same name). Kimberly Williams shows us why she charmed us in the Father of the Bride movies, and the story fills you with a warm tingly feeling; but this is by no means a great movie.
There is nothing life-shattering or awe-inspiring about this movie. It's just... nice. It's quite so-so, filler TV movie fare even--and the warm tingly feeling lasts just until the rolling of the end credits. Maybe I just had to be reminded of the nicer things in life, like falling in love with someone you didn't really expect and finding out that your hands 'fit'. Meanwhile this movie is perfect for lazy nights curled in bed, or a pseudo-date movie at home. Sometimes we need a little simplicity, after all.
One of the best made for tv movies
kid54818 August 2003
This was a good movie about a more than captivating story. About a lawyer, a bagel guy and finding true love, the movie is definitely one worth watching. Good for people that think they've struck out on love and not necessairly open to anything. It just made me feel that I'm not completely alone in having a timeline and a seemingly crazy prospectus. Really worth watching.
Great Movie!!
AdorationOfFuzzySweaters20 July 2003
Wow! This movie is great! I loved it so much that I saw it again right after I got done watching it the first time. I like Patrick Dempsey's character because he's charming and sweet. I really like this movie and I wouldn't mind seeing it again over and over. I don't think I could ever get sick of watching this movie.
I really liked it!
logans_mom0020 September 2003
Oh, how I wish I had taped this movie! Now I will be desperately looking for it to air again. Kimberly Williams does such a great job - she seems very natural in this character (makes me wonder if she is a control freak in real life or just a great actress ;) Patrick Dempsey is adorable - I hope we see more of him, soon. I wouldn't call this a romantic comedy, as it made me tear up much more than laugh, but it was very romantic. As another plus, the soundtrack is phenomenal.
Good but not great - Spoilers
maudie_ruth1215 April 2004
Warning: Spoilers
Bored on a Sunday afternoon, I chose to watch this movie on cable. As it turns out, the flick was good but not great. Basically it is a typical cable movie where guy likes girl, girl ignores him & dates another, guy asks her out, romantic high jinks ensue.
The film begins with a 7 1/2 year old Amy painting in the dining room. Eventually she heads out to the patio and has a sweet talk with her dying mother. It is here that her mother offers a time line for Amy to follow as she grows older, including the idea that Amy marry boyfriend number 7.
Then the movie segues to Amy, aged 27. Now she's a lawyer who hates her job and is still clinging to her mothers "guide to life." Soon, we meet Peter the Bagel Boy & David. Naturally a love triangle follows and boyfriend number 6 wins.
At times Amy simply annoyed me with her twenty-year-old obsession withe the timeline & David appeared too perfect. However, I did like Peter, as his character appeared to be the most realistic.
If you're looking for a light and fluffy way to pass an hour or so, go ahead and watch. Otherwise, get off the couch and vacuum or take a nap.
The film begins with a 7 1/2 year old Amy painting in the dining room. Eventually she heads out to the patio and has a sweet talk with her dying mother. It is here that her mother offers a time line for Amy to follow as she grows older, including the idea that Amy marry boyfriend number 7.
Then the movie segues to Amy, aged 27. Now she's a lawyer who hates her job and is still clinging to her mothers "guide to life." Soon, we meet Peter the Bagel Boy & David. Naturally a love triangle follows and boyfriend number 6 wins.
At times Amy simply annoyed me with her twenty-year-old obsession withe the timeline & David appeared too perfect. However, I did like Peter, as his character appeared to be the most realistic.
If you're looking for a light and fluffy way to pass an hour or so, go ahead and watch. Otherwise, get off the couch and vacuum or take a nap.
Adorable!
shialaib20 July 2003
I didn't begin this movie with high expectations, but I was quickly won over. Unlike most movies where the young woman has to choose between an obviously wrong choice and the man of her dreams, both men in this movie had something to offer her. And being a big fan of Patrick Dempsey, I couldn't resist! Well worth the watch...
Follow your heart
jewelch25 November 2020
Delightful Movie
conway300010 March 2022
lacking depth but ok
hitchcockafficionado21 July 2003
I seem to remember Kimberly Williams in The 10th Kingdom which was good and Patrick Dempsey in Can't Buy Me Love which was ok too, but this movie... it lacked development, as many "cram into a two hour spot" movies do, but if you don't have anything to watch on tv, you might as well turn this on. Even though pieces of the plot may be missing from time to time, its a generally cute story of a girl who tries to follow her life strictly set by her dying mother before she dies.
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