Review – Happy-Go-Lucky

This sort of movie isn’t my usual cup of tea, but every once in awhile I like to take a break and watch something silly and romantic. And this movie fit the need nicely. Sally Hawkins plays Poppy, a perpetually cheerful woman who weathers the ups and downs of her life – including a stolen bike and a psycho driving instructor – with quirky good humor. The plot flow (to the extent the movie even has a plot) is a bit uneven, but that actually works in its favor. If it had been entirely, relentlessly upbeat, it probably would have turned to treacle after awhile. As it was, this was a pleasant little picture that probably won’t win a lot of Oscars but nonetheless did a better job of pure entertainment than most movies with bigger stars and more lavish budgets. Worth seeing