Luckiest Girl Alive is a roller coaster of emotion. Though a fictional film based on the best selling novel by Jessica Knoll, I can’t help think of the sad fact that this is a too common reality for many women.
Logline: Luckiest Girl Alive centers on Ani FaNelli, a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe, and a dream Nantucket wedding on the horizon. But when the director of a crime documentary invites her to tell her side of the shocking incident that took place when she was a teenager at the prestigious Brentley School, Ani is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to unravel her meticulously crafted life.
Luckiest Girl Alive released in select theaters on September 30th, and premiered on Netflix October 7th. My wife was a fan of the book and watched this one first. Her praise of the film moved it up on my list. It was hard to watch at times due to the heavy subject matter, and cultural relevance. I was at times very angry and at others extremely sympathetic. Ani’s journey will wring you out and you will want to fight or her on every front.
The film stars Mila Kunis (Ani) who delivers an award worthy performance. She will always be Jackie (That 70’s Show) to me, but there is no doubt of her dramatic chops. She will wring you out in this one. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves come award season.
We get Ani’s story in current and flashback scenes. It is in the past moments that we come to fully understanding what has brought her to this time in her life. It is all in this one; bullying, gun control, rich privilege, and the cost of truth.
You have by now seen this one in your recommended list on Netflix, and I encourage you to check it out as well. A hard watch at times but worth the journey thanks to the fine acting and powerful subject matter.
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