Luckiest Girl Alive

Luckiest Girl Alive (2022) is a psychological drama thriller centered on Ani Fanelli, a sharp, polished New Yorker whose carefully built life begins to unravel when a documentary filmmaker asks her to revisit a traumatic event from her teenage years. Based on Jessica Knoll’s bestselling novel, the film follows Ani as she navigates work, relationships, social expectations, and the pressure to present a perfect version of herself while confronting painful memories she has spent years trying to bury. Mila Kunis leads the cast as Ani, bringing a tense, controlled energy to a story about identity, survival, and the cost of silence. The movie explores themes of trauma, power, image, and the difficult process of reclaiming one’s voice, all without relying on spoilers. Its atmosphere blends mystery and emotional intensity, making it a compelling watch for viewers drawn to character-driven thrillers.

Luckiest Girl Alive received a mixed critical response, with praise often going to Mila Kunis’s performance but criticism aimed at the film’s uneven tone and handling of its subject matter. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 42% rating, reflecting the divided reaction among critics. Metacritic gives it a 54/100, indicating generally mixed or average reviews. IMDb users have rated it 6.4/10, suggesting a more favorable audience reception than many critics. Some reviews highlighted Kunis as the film’s strongest element, noting that she gives Ani a controlled, guarded presence that fits the story’s psychological tension. Others felt the adaptation struggled to balance its social commentary, mystery elements, and emotional revelations, resulting in a film that could feel tonally inconsistent. Several critics also pointed out that the movie’s treatment of trauma and violence is unsettling, though opinions varied on whether it was handled thoughtfully or too heavily. Overall, critics were split between appreciating its performances and themes and finding the execution uneven. As one review consensus summarized it, the film is “compelling in parts but frustratingly uneven,” while others described it as a “solid showcase for Mila Kunis” despite “narrative and tonal missteps.”