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Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn is a 2021 comedy drama directed by Radu Jude, starring Katia Pascariu as Emilia Colibiu aka Emi, Eugen's wife-a teacher, Andi Vasluianu and Alexandru Potocean. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $476,347 worldwide. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
worldwide gross
$476.3K
Echo Score
58
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Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Radu Jude
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Romany
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn About?

The premise of Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A woman's life is thrown into turmoil when a private sex tape is leaked online. Facing public outrage and calls for her dismissal, she defiantly confronts the situation. The film explores the fallout through three distinct sections: a walk through the city, a discussion of censorship and obscenity, and a sharp, comedic confrontation that challenges societal norms.

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Cast & crew

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn Cast & Characters

Katia Pascariu leads the cast as Emilia Colibiu aka Emi, Eugen's wife-a teacher, with Andi Vasluianu as Mr. Otopeanu and Alexandru Potocean as Marius Buzdrugovici. Directed by Radu Jude; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by Radu Jude, best-rated first: Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World, Uppercase Print, Aferim! and I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians.

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Ratings

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 58/100, strongest in art & craft (65) and weakest in rewatch factor (50).

58 /100

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn Echo Score Breakdown

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn presents a polarizing blend of provocation and satire that divides opinion. Critics highlight its daring deconstruction of social hypocrisy and experimental form, while also noting uneven pacing and occasional tonal irritation. User feedback mirrors this split, praising bold moments and performances but complaining about inconsistent narrative flow. The net impression is a film of high ambition that delivers unevenly, resulting in a mixed overall reception.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 65

    In terms of art and craft, the film showcases ambitious direction and experimental visual composition. Critics commend its audacious cinematography and inventive editing, yet point to erratic camera work and a scattershot aesthetic. Viewers echo this duality, citing striking sequences alongside disjointed storytelling techniques. Overall, the artistic execution is inventive but uneven, warranting a moderately positive assessment.

  • Character & Emotion 60

    When evaluating character and emotion, performances offer moments of nuance, especially from lead actors such as Katia Pascariu. Reviewers acknowledge the film’s capacity to render social criticism through its protagonists, but also observe that character depth can be sacrificed to thematic overload. Audience comments similarly note compelling scenes amid a crowded ensemble. The result is a respectable but not uniformly resonant character rendering.

  • Story & Flow 55

    The story and flow are marked by originality and a willingness to subvert conventional narrative. Critics praise its daring premise and satirical edge, yet criticize the uneven pacing and occasional loss of coherence. Users describe the first two parts as slow and confusing, while the final segment gains clarity. Consequently, the narrative’s inventive core is tempered by structural inconsistency, yielding a middling score.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    Sensory experience combines explicit visual content with a provocative soundscape that reinforces the film’s thematic boldness. Critics reference its “eyeball‑slicing” impact and high‑wire lampoonery, and users note its raunchy yet engaging aesthetic. Some find the sensory style overwhelming, but most agree it serves the film’s confrontational aims. The sensory design thus earns a moderately favorable rating.

  • Rewatch Factor 50

    Rewatch factor is mixed, reflecting the film’s polarizing nature. Critics suggest it will spur debate and repeated analysis, yet its uneven sections may deter repeat viewings. Audience members express both curiosity for deeper thematic layers and fatigue from inconsistent pacing. While the film offers substantive material for discussion, its uneven execution limits broad replay appeal, resulting in a modest rewatch score.

Plot

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn Plot Summary

What happens in Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Emi Cilibiu, portrayed by Katia Pascariu, is a dedicated history teacher working at a prestigious high school in Romania. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she and her husband, Eugen, decide to film an intimate moment that is intended to be private. However, after Eugen uploads this intimate video to a fetish site, it quickly spirals out of control as it is downloaded and disseminated across various public pornographic websites. The fallout from this shocking exposure lands Emi in a world of scrutiny as both the school staff and the parents of her students become outraged by her actions. Consequently, they summon her to a contentious parent-teacher conference scheduled one evening shortly after the video goes viral.

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Box office

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn Box Office

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn grossed $476,347 worldwide. $72,342 came from the US and Canada and $404,005 (85%) from the rest of the world.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$476.3K

US & Canada
$72.3K
International
$404K
US & Canada 15% Rest of the world 85%
Videos

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn Trailers & Videos

8 videos: 3 trailers, 2 clips and 3 featurettes.

All 8 videos
Sales Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer
  • Trailer Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Clip Clip - Eminescu Erotic Poetry
  • Clip Clip - The Meeting Begins
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Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn?

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn released?

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn was released on November 19, 2021.

Who directed Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn?

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn was directed by Radu Jude.

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Who is in the cast of Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn?

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn stars Katia Pascariu as Emilia Colibiu aka Emi, Eugen's wife-a teacher, Andi Vasluianu as Mr. Otopeanu and Alexandru Potocean as Marius Buzdrugovici, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn make at the box office?

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn grossed $476,347 worldwide ($72,342 domestic, $404,005 international).

How is Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn rated?

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn have a post-credit scene?

No. Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn in?

The original language of Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn is Romany.

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