HAPPY-GO-LUCKY is an amorous comedy from acclaimed British filmmaker, Mike Leigh (SECRETS AND LIES, VERA DRAKE) and is a story that follows the trials and tribulations of Poppy, a... more
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Advantages: Quirky with a good dramatic edge. Disadvantages: The main character is a bit annoying.
Director: Mike Leigh
Writer: Mike Leigh Genre: Comedy - Drama Country: UK
Certification: 15+
Language: English
Released: 18th August, 2008 (DVD)
MAIN CAST:
Sally Hawkins (Poppy) Alexis Zegerman (Zoe) Eddie Marsan (Scott)
Samuel Roukin (Tim) Poppy is a happy person - happy with her life, with her friends, with her family, with just about everything and everyone. When her bicycle is stolen, Poppy, whose only upset is that she was never given ... ...driving lessons… and that's when she gets her first 'real' glimpse, in the guise of her driving instructor, of a world that is slightly lacking in 'happiness'.
'Happy-Go-Lucky' is a cute movie which guarantees a few laughs and even delves, once or twice, into the dramatic - however, for fans of Catherine Tate, Sally Hawkins becomes a source of annoyance… simply because she has 'stolen' Tate's Donna Noble persona from Doctor Who. In fact, there are ...
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Actor(s): Eddie Marsan, Sally Hawkins, Karina Fernandez, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Alexis Zegerman
Director(s): Mike Leigh
Genre: Drama
Classification: 15 years and over
Production Year: 2008
Consumer Advice: Contains strong language
Video Category: Feature Film
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): MOMENTUM PICTURES; TECHNICOLOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY is an amorous comedy from acclaimed British filmmaker, Mike Leigh (SECRETS AND LIES, VERA DRAKE) and is a story that follows the trials and tribulations of Poppy, a North London primary school teacher.
Technical information
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital
Professional reviews
Review: A genuine feel good film (Empire, 17/07/2008)
Leigh's famous improvisational method that relies heavily on the actors to create their characters again works wonders here, with not a false note to be found in its large cast (Variety, 15/02/2008)
