Lottery Ticket

Lottery Ticket gets far on the strength of its star's charisma and a likeable tone.

If Lottery Ticket had as much conviction as laughs, it could have hit the jackpot.

The theme of this formulaic but vibrant ensemble comedy could best be described as a paraphrase of Biggie's well-worn credo: Mo' money, mo' problems-but mo' money, yeah, definitely.

Entertaining, if highly predictable, escapist ensemble comedy.

Lottery Ticket is no prize.

The script is never nearly as clever as the premise ought to allow, and the madcap fun is far too frequently derailed by tonal inconsistencies.

Ice Cube's well-worn performance as a wise old geezer is the only bright spot in a movie that otherwise fumbles every opportunity to be funny, exciting or insightful.

Ice Cube is a great actor. I watched many of his comedies. After watching this trailer, the movie is a good movie that not only shows comedy but also enlightens the viewers about some things in life. I thought that there is a movie that leaves a good impression on people.

I dont know. Maybe need work bit. The theme of this formulaic but vibrant ensemble comedy could best be described as a paraphrase of Biggie's well-worn credo: Mo' money, mo' problems-but mo' money, yeah, definitely.

Lottery Ticket may have been perceived as your typical Black comedy film, but unfortunately this is false. This film is actually a solid comedy, which has doses of ethnic humor, but overall is a comedy that all audiences would enjoy. It's a slapstick comedy if you will, and there are unpredictable moments within this film that would make you laugh out aloud. I'd recommend it if you're looking for a slapstick comedy, but already seen the Other Guys.

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

There is a message in here somewhere but the audience just struggles to find it underneath all the cliche script and tiresome stereotypes. The idea that someone in the projects is going to win a ticket and not get killed for it is impeccable. Either way, Lottery Ticket does show that money won't make you happy if the people around you aren't. I guess that's the message. But with very little to go on, Lottery Ticket find itself in the middle of nowhere at the end of the film.