Happy-Go-Lucky

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A Film by Mike Leigh Poppy (Sally Hawkins) is an unmarried primary school teacher who lives in London, cannot drive and is constantly questioned about her unrelenting optimism. Her outlook on life baffles her more cynical friends: even when her beloved bicycle is stolen, Poppy remains positive, only regretting that she wasn't given an opportunity to say goodbye. Adamant about learning to drive, Poppy finds herself paired with the sour-faced driving instructor Scott, who is as pessimistic as she is sunny. Through her weekly driving lessons, flamenco classes and encounters with members of the local community, Poppy attempts to convince people to see the world through her eyes. Directed by Mike Leigh (SECRETS AND LIES, VERA DRAKE), HAPPY-GO-LUCKY is a sweet-natured and uplifting film about making the most of life. DVD Special Features Interview with director Mike Leigh and cast Filming the driving scenes Audio commentary by director Mike Leigh Theatrical trailer Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound

Happy-Go-Lucky

1 minute 12 seconds

Madman Films

Release Date: 19/08/2009
Audio tracks: Dolby® digital 5.1 surround sound
Languages: English
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Director: Mike Leigh
Runtime: 114.0 mins
Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen Full Height Anamorphic
Catalogue: MMA2922

"Mike Leigh’s most embraceable film in years. Poppy is a wonderful creation..." Margaret Pomeranz, ABC1's AT THE MOVIES

"thoroughly surprising and gorgeous… you leave the cinema practically skipping" Jo Chichester, VOGUE

"...utterly gripping." Mark Demetrius, FILMINK

½ Lynden Barber, LIMELIGHT

"funny, uplifting and thoroughly entertaining" LOTL

"...a funny film... aches with truth" Dave Calhoun, TIME OUT

"In a word, uplifting" Ben McEachen, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

"it's a joy to watch from woah to go." Nell Schofield, SUNDAY program, Nine Network

½ "Gentle, appealing and very, very funny, Happy-Go-Lucky is a fairytale for grown-ups." Tom Ryan, SUNDAY AGE

"It's funny and sad, involving and uplifting, thought provoking and totally inspiring." Louise Keller, URBAN CINEFILE