Thursday, April 18, 2013

Happy-Go-Lucky

Happy-Go-Lucky (Mike Leigh, 2008)
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Rating: Q=5, P=6 / Average OJ
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Whimsical, Philosophical, Light-Hearted
 
We all need to be reminded that happiness, optimism, and kindness will serve us well in this world. In this troubling world where angry and cynical people seem to be around every corner, someone like Poppy is a rare gem. Silly, childish, not grown-up, too nice, etc... Since when has a free-spirited and fun-loving personality meant "not taking life seriously"? If you learn anything from this film, you'll know it's exactly the opposite. Great film.

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