Just My Luck

Just My Luck

Year: 2006

Runtime: 103 min

Language: English

Director: Donald Petrie

FantasyComedyRomance

Ashley's charmed life in New York City takes an unexpected turn after a kiss at a masquerade ball. She inadvertently exchanges luck with Jake, a hapless romantic. Suddenly, Ashley's glamorous existence unravels as misfortunes pile up, while Jake finds himself experiencing incredible success. Determined to reclaim her fortune and restore balance, Ashley embarks on a journey of self-discovery and romance, navigating a whimsical world where fate is anything but predictable.

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1

Masquerade ball kiss swaps luck

Ashley hosts the Braden & Co masquerade ball while Jake sneaks in hoping to meet Damon Phillips. A fortune teller prophesies that Ashley’s luck will change. On the dance floor, Jake and Ashley share a kiss, unknowingly exchanging their fortunes.

Evening Braden & Co masquerade ball, New York
2

Jake saves Phillips and gets a shot with McFly

Shortly after the kiss, Jake pulls Phillips out of danger from an oncoming car. Phillips listens to McFly’s demo and agrees to work with the band. The swapped luck makes this breakthrough possible.

Shortly after the ball Outside the masquerade ball, New York
3

Ashley is arrested; life falls apart

An invited guest turns out to be a prostitute, leading to Ashley and Peggy’s arrest. Ashley loses her PR job and her apartment is condemned by flooding and mold. She moves in with friends Maggie and Dana while things are in upheaval.

Following the ball Masquerade ball aftermath, New York
4

Fortune teller clarifies: luck belongs to someone else

Ashley contacts the fortune teller, who explains someone else needed her luck. She realizes the masked stranger she kissed must hold her fortune. Ashley begins piecing together who has her luck while her life remains chaotic.

Days after the ball Fortune teller’s shop
5

Ashley tries to reverse luck by kissing every dancer

Determined to regain her fortune, Ashley kisses every male dancer from the ball, hoping to reclaim her luck. None of the attempts restore her fortune, highlighting the complexity of changing fate. The process leaves her frustrated and more vulnerable.

In the days following Various venues after the ball
6

Breakdown at a diner; new job at the bowling alley

Ashley has a breakdown over her dwindling luck during a late meal at a diner. Jake, who still doesn’t recognize her, offers her a job at the bowling alley he just left. She accepts and begins rebuilding her life with a new routine.

Soon after the ball Diner; bowling alley vicinity, New York
7

Jake and Ashley become friends; Maggie introduced

Jake and Ashley grow closer as friends, and she introduces him to Maggie, a singer‑songwriter. He decides to use Maggie’s song in an upcoming McFly concert at the Hard Rock Cafe, tying his luck to the project.

Shortly after meeting Bowling alley and Maggie’s circle, New York
8

Ashley discovers Jake is the masked dancer; regains luck

Ashley overhears Jake saying his luck changed after the masquerade, and she realizes he was the masked dancer. She kisses him again and regains her own luck, restoring the balance between them.

Before the concert Bowling alley vicinity or nearby
9

Peggy offers rehiring; Maggie’s song removed; bad luck returns

Peggy offers to rehire Ashley if she helps with a client meeting. Ashley learns that Maggie’s song has been removed from the concert, and Jake and McFly begin experiencing bad luck again. The pattern intensifies the tension before the show.

Day Peggy’s office; concert venue
10

Ashley skips meeting; concert night; luck returns to Jake

Ashley skips the client meeting and goes straight to the concert venue. She kisses Jake again and returns the luck to him, allowing the show to go on and Maggie’s song to be performed with great energy.

Concert night Hard Rock Cafe, New York
11

Concert succeeds; Maggie’s song performed

With luck restored to Jake, McFly’s performance goes smoothly and Maggie’s song is finally performed. The concert marks a turning point in both Ashley and Jake’s fortunes.

Concert night Hard Rock Cafe, New York
12

Jake finds Ashley at Grand Central; they reunite

The couple prepares to leave New York together. Jake finds Ashley at Grand Central Terminal and admits he’d be willing to give up his luck to be with her. They kiss again, continuing the fluctuating exchange of luck.

Departure day Grand Central Terminal, NYC
13

Katy receives luck; transfers to her

Their friend Katy arrives, and Ashley and Jake kiss her on the cheeks, transferring their luck to her. Katy immediately wins a $25 lottery ticket, a small but symbolic payoff of the exchange.

After terminal encounter Street near Grand Central
14

Final mishap: burst water pipe; last image

As Jake and Ashley walk outside, a burst water pipe sprays them, adding a last comic note to the luck-swapping saga. The couple’s romance remains central as they face an uncertain future together.

Ending moment Outside Grand Central Terminal, NYC

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