{"product_id":"better-luck-tomorrow-dvd-2002-widescreen-collection-dir-justin-lin","title":"Better Luck Tomorrow (DVD, 2002) Widescreen Collection - Dir. Justin Lin","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetter Luck Tomorrow (DVD, 2002) Widescreen Collection - Dir. Justin Lin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \n \u003cp\u003eThis is the Widescreen Collection DVD of the 2002 independent film \"Better Luck Tomorrow,\" from director Justin Lin (*Fast \u0026amp; Furious*). This pre-owned disc is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \n \u003cp\u003eThe film follows Ben Manibag, a high-achieving Asian-American high school student. He and his friends lead a double life of perfect grades and extracurriculars while descending into a world of petty crime, which soon escales beyond their control.\u003c\/p\u003e \n \u003cp\u003ePraised by Peter Travers of Rolling Stone as a \"funny, sexy, scary powerhouse,\" the film was a critical darling for its dark, edgy humor and its deconstruction of the \"model minority\" stereotype.\u003c\/p\u003e \n \u003cp\u003eThis is a groundbreaking and compelling indie drama. It's a must-see for fans of director Justin Lin's early work and anyone who appreciates a smart, provocative teen tragi-drama.\u003c\/p\u003e \n \u003cp\u003e\"Better Luck Tomorrow\" was a landmark film for Asian-American representation, launching the careers of Justin Lin and actor Sung Kang (who reprises his character \"Han\" in the *Fast \u0026amp; Furious* franchise).\u003c\/p\u003e \n \u003chr\u003e \n \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetter Luck Tomorrow DVD, Justin Lin, Widescreen, MTV Films, indie movie, Asian American, drama, Sung Kang, Han, Fast and Furious, 2002\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll photographs are of this specific item (no stock photographs) and represent the specific item that will be shipped with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease reach out and message me if you have any questions about this item or would like additional information or photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is pre-owned (second-hand) or has been modified from the original condition as sold by the manufacturer. For example, the product shows wear or has been used before, the original packaging has been opened or is missing, or the product has been customized, repackaged, autographed, or otherwise modified from its original state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise explicitly stated in the description, the product is untested and operational status is unknown. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merritt Island Curios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52379838939429,"sku":"85973950","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/5104\/0293\/files\/PXL_20251027_140231600_cffa2fc1-d782-4d7a-85cd-4d168c7eb462.jpg?v=1778978105","url":"https:\/\/world-safari-shops.myshopify.com\/products\/better-luck-tomorrow-dvd-2002-widescreen-collection-dir-justin-lin","provider":"World Safari Shops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}