THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA

Based on the incredible true story, Paul Walter Hauser plays Press Your Luck contestant Michael Larson in May of 1984. While on the show, Larson breaks the record for most money earned by a contestant and while the show is being recorded to broadcast at a later date, the producers begin to suspect there's more at play than luck. I grew up watching Press Your Luck but never knew of the scandal until this film was released. Furthermore, I didn't know exactly how the scandal unfolded and I'm glad the trailer doesn't give away too much and I went in as cold to the story as possible. Hauser continues to build an impressive resume with his portrayal of Larson. He comes off as a bit of an odd fellow but I'm not sure if that's his authentic personality or an act in order to trick others into underestimating him? Larson is an enigma and throughout the story I found myself questioning everything he said as I wasn't sure if he was telling the truth or attempting to cover his tracks? A very interesting and important piece of game show history that's well worth the watch whether in theaters or at a later date. 7/10