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Happy Go Lucky
GO TO MOVIES —
... Poppy (Sally Hawkins) is a life-loving, irrepressibly cheerful, Pollyanna-type primary school teacher who is thirty years old, single, and infinitely optimistic and accepting. She lives with her best friend and flatmate Zoe (Alexis Zegerman) in London. She is tested by a repressed driving instructor with anger problems (Eddie Marsan), and tests him in turn. She has exciting flamenco lessons, an encounter with a homeless man, a row with her pregnant sister, and a love-affair with the social worker guiding one of her students. ...
Toronto and NYFF. Happy-Go-Lucky.
GreenCine Daily —
... [site] lie child abusers, stalkers and supremacists, homeless, hairy troglodytes, school bullies, back problems, driving perils, and a series of crumbling relationships no amount of bourgeois BBQs and videogaming seem quite prepared to rectify (quite the reverse," writes ...
Happy-Go-Lucky.
GreenCine Daily —
... in the Voice: "The blithe spirit who animates Happy-Go-Lucky is a priestess of positive polarization; she's either irritating or endearingâwhichever you find her, you have to wonder why.... Will this lighthearted creature fulfill her earthly mission? At the very least, the spectacle of Poppy's devotion and desire, not to mention her all-around sunny disposish, left this viewer feeling unaccountably happy - at least for the moment." ...
Movie Marketing Madness: Happy Go Lucky
Movie Marketing Madness —
... The movie’s official website mimic’s the poster’s look and feel, with the addition being that the little figure on the trampoline is actually bouncing up and down. (I’m tempted to make a “Man Show” reference here but her physical attributes wouldn’t get her in the door to be one of the bouncing girls they often featured. Let’s just move on.) ...
New in Theaters: Oct. 10, 2008
Film Gecko —
... ), who turns out to be her polar opposite – a fuming, uptight cynic who takes himself extremely seriously. Rated R, this movie sounds quirky and fun. [Official Site] ...
Out @ Theaters - October 10, 2008
GO TO MOVIES —
• Body of Lies • Ashes of Time Redux • City of Ember • The Express • Breakfast with Scot (limited theaters) • Good Dick (limited theaters) • Happy Go Lucky (limited theaters) • Humboldt County (limited theaters)
Happy-Go-Lucky
YNOT at the Movies —
... Oscar nominated director Mike Leigh's immensely entertaining and optimistic comedy "Happy-Go-Lucky" (UK 2008, 117 min.) will leave the audience giggling for a long time after the film is over.
The film's protagonist is a refreshing character Poppy (Sally Hawkins), who is a school teacher. She is a genuinely happy and looks at almost everything in a positive way. When her bicycle gets stolen at the beginning of the film, her response is: "I didn't get a chance to say good-bye!"
The story follows her daily life, ...
Trailer Trash: The October 10th Quickie
Reel Whore —
... RocknRolla oozes the same machismo as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch. It also has the benefit of Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson and Idris Elba as part of the eclectic cast. This won't open locally anytime soon, but I'll be there when it does. Verdict: Moist With Antici...Pation! Happy-Go-Lucky (limited) It's been a while since we've been treated to a good 'ol ...
NYFF 2008: "Happy-Go-Lucky."
IFC.com - Indie Eye —
... moment that goes too far for a film that takes place in a sunny but unprettily real world. Happiness is one thing, putting yourself in such an unsafe situation on a whim is another, and it seems irrational. And Poppy, while giddy, is certainly not that.
"Happy-Go-Lucky" is now open in limited release. For more coverage of the New York Film Festival, click here.
[Photo: "Happy-Go-Lucky," Miramax, 2008]
+ "Happy-Go-Lucky" (NYFF)
+ "Happy-Go-Lucky" (Miramax)
British Independent Film Awards. Nominations.
GreenCine Daily —
"Hunger, the debut film by artist Steve McQueen about IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands, has been nominated for seven British Independent Film Awards. Turner Prize-winner McQueen's film has more nominations than The Duchess, starring Keira Knightley, and Happy-Go-Lucky, the latest movie from Mike Leigh." Sherna Noah has the full list in the Independent.
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British Independent Film Awards. Winners.
GreenCine Daily —
Slumdog Millionaire was the big winner at last night's British Independent Film Awards ceremony, picking up prizes for best film, best director (Danny Boyle) and Most Promising Newcomer (Dev Patel). Steve McQueen's won the Douglas Hickox Award, Michael Fassbender won best actor and Sean Bobbitt best technical achievement, all for Hunger.
Happy-Go-Lucky's won two: best supporting actor and actress (Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman). And here's the ...
2008 Golden Globe Nominees - Films - Best Comedy / Musical
movieEVERYday.com —
... (click to purchase pic/poster) HAPPY-GO-LUCKY • official web site • trailer / preview (click to purchase pic/poster) IN ...
2008 Golden Globe Nominees - Films - Best Actress Comedy or Musical
movieEVERYday.com —
... (click to purchase pic/poster) SALLY HAWKINS – HAPPY-GO-LUCKY • official web site • trailer / preview (click to purchase pic/poster) ...
2008 Golden Globe Nominees - Films - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
movieEVERYday.com —
... (click to purchase pic/poster) PENELOPE CRUZ – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA • official web site • trailer / preview (click to purchase pic/poster) ...
Dearie Awards 2008: New Star of the Year
Movie Dearest —
... The plucky, perky Poppy in Mike Leigh's Happy-Go-Lucky gives Pollyanna a run for her money in the irrepressibly cheerful department. And ...
Golden Globes – The Winners! (Yes, Mickey Rourke won!)
Film Gecko —
... – The Wrestler
Leonardo DiCaprio – Revolutionary Road
Frank Langella – Frost/Nixon
Sean Penn – Milk
Brad Pitt – The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Best Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy
***Vicky Cristina Barcelona Mediapro; The Weinstein Company
Burn After Reading Working Title/Releasing Company; Focus Features in association with Studio Canal
Happy-Go-Lucky Summit Entertainment, Film4, Ingenious Film Partners, Miramax Films; ...
Top Ten Films in 2008
YNOT at the Movies —
... China 2007, 101 min., Review)
Frozen River (USA 2008, 97 min., Review)
A Gentle Breeze in the Village (天然コケッコー, Japan 2007, 121 min., Review)
Solos (Singapore 2007, 77 min.)
Happy-Go-Lucky (UK 2008, 117 min., Review)
Che: Part One (USA 2008, 128 min., Review)
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