
Ben is a perfectionist and overachiever whose tunnel vision leads to nothing less than graduating at the top of his class. As he struggles to achieve social success, he discovers his darker side. He and his friends: Virgil, Daric and Han lead a double life of mischief and petty crimes to alleviate the pressures of perfection. As their adopted identity grows, the gang tumbles into a downward spiral of excitement, excess and fun.... (Full plot summary below)
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Ben is a perfectionist and overachiever whose tunnel vision leads to nothing less than graduating at the top of his class. As he struggles to achieve social success, he discovers his darker side. He and his friends: Virgil, Daric and Han lead a double life of mischief and petty crimes to alleviate the pressures of perfection. As their adopted identity grows, the gang tumbles into a downward spiral of excitement, excess and fun.
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| TV GuideKen FoxThe end result is a series of stylish vignettes, some entertaining and all variations on essentially the same theme. |
| San Francisco ChronicleC.W. NeviusIn some ways, this is "The Graduate" gone to "Lord of the Flies." |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertNot just a thriller, not just a social commentary, not just a comedy or a romance, but all of those in a clearly seen, brilliantly made film. |
| ComingSoon.netGlen BucherThe movie could end up being the Asian American version of The Breakfast Club. |
| Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumThe performances are strong without calling attention to themselves--which is more than I can say for the occasionally hackneyed use of rock on the sound track. |
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekIf 'Tomorrow' has the feel of an afterschool special, it's a surprisingly good one. |
| ReelViewsJames BerardinelliTypically, movies aimed at teenage audiences have little concern for things like intelligent scripts, credible characters, and meaningful dialogue. Better Luck Tomorrow contains all three, making it a hugely rewarding experience. |
| Milwaukee Journal SentinelDuane DudekA savvy, seductive and observationally vivid bit of popcorn culture that is every bit as brainy as its characters. |
| Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionEleanor Ringel GillespieA coming-of-age film that takes the cliché of wanting to be cool and gives it a very particularized spin. |
| Dallas Morning NewsPhilip WuntchDisturbing and enlightening, Better Luck Tomorrow is one of the few contemporary films guaranteed to make you think. And it won't let go. |