
Movie Info
Genre :
Comedy, DramaRelease Date :
October 10, 2008 (Limited)MPAA Rating :
RDirector :
Mike LeighStarring :
Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman, Andrea Riseborough, Sinead Matthews, Kate O'Flynn, Samuel Roukin
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'Happy-Go-Lucky' Previews Four New Clips
September 13, 2008 10:09:22Four brand new clips from indie comedy "Happy-Go-Lucky" have been revealed. Compiled into one video player, the clips display Poppy in four different situations. The first showcases Poppy in what seems to be a date with Tim, the next two present her having her driving lesson with grumpy Scott, while the last puts her in a flamenco dance class.
Poppy is an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher who sees situation she encounters through a positive glass. Having an unsinkable sense of optimism, she looks at a recent incident where her bike is stolen as a chance for her to take driving lesson. Yet, instead of getting an enthusiastic driving instructor, she is attended by Scott, who is completely opposite of her.
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'Happy-Go-Lucky' Welcomes Trailer
August 09, 2008 11:08:43Hailed to be fresh, funny, and uplifting, "Happy-Go-Lucky" is a drama comedy film from Academy Award-nominee Mike Leigh starring Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman. Before the film hits limited theaters on October 10, Miramax Films present the domestic trailer of the Simon Channing Williams-produced movie.
Pushing thirty, Poppy is an optimistic, care-free and cheerful primary school teacher. She looks at every thing happens in her life through a positive glass. But, not everybody around her has her seemingly perfect and happy single life. When one day she decides to take a driving lesson, she meets Scott an uptight driving instructor who is everything she is not. And, her positive attitude is put to the ultimate test.
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Reader's Reviews

This was terrific, an English take on Amelie, only quirckier. There is so much bad acting, direction, and writing in the movies now that this was a lovely surprise. It came across as a very genuine study of human nature.
posted by pixilated1 on Jan 03, 2009
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posted by Bwwuctay on Jul 13, 2009
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posted by Dyaawlcb on Jul 15, 2009
Excellent site. It was pleasant to me.
posted by adipex ups on Jul 31, 2009
I love this movie!
posted by Lesly on Aug 18, 2009


