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Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
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Summary: A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her. (imdb)
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Directed By: Mike Leigh
Written By: Mike Leigh
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Happy-Go-Lucky belongs to 18 collections
1. 21st Century Top 250 (public: moderated by mandarkzilla - 20 stars)
2. Netflix Instant (public: moderated by somnivore - 8 stars)
3. Metacritic - Universal Acclaim (public: moderated by sengir - 7 stars)
4. BIFA Winner (public: moderated by paulofilmo - 2 stars)
5. ALFS Award Winner (public: moderated by paulofilmo - 2 stars)
6. Film4 Productions (public: moderated by Hells Zargon - 1 star)
7. TSPDT 21st Century's 250 Most Acclaimed Films (public: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 1 star)
8. Super Annoying (public: moderated by vincente)
9. 81st Academy Awards: Nominated (public: moderated by Quicky (Quicky))
10. Silver Bear: Best Actress (public: moderated by Cuculiza)
11. Cinemag's Best Films of 2008 (public: moderated by hristos)
12. National Society of Film Critics: Best Actress (public: moderated by Cuculiza)
13. A2P CINEMA'S 100 FILMS OF THE AUGHTS (public: moderated by sonique)
14. Slant Magazine's Best of the Aughts (public: moderated by theficionado)
15. To See (private: caffe - 2 stars)
16. Movies I Saw in Theaters (private: theficionado)
17. Filmekimi 2008 (private: buak)
18. Mooglist (private: snb)


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na bwlfro5
90
T10
I love these "slice of life" movies and love the stupid quirky jokes that dot every second of the film. However, this is hardly a film for everyone. It's pretty manic and the British accents can be a little tough at times. If you're generally a pretty happy/goofy person give it a shot.
na partible
98
T10
na guru11
86
T6
na chakravo
95
T10
She's like the British Amelie. Excellenet supporting cast.A nice big dose of female friendship without all the bullshit.
na RaymundLi
75
T7
na kymmer
82
T10
na kybalion
90
T9
na LEAVES
40
T5
na Shadrik
65
T4
na silversand
70
T3
na jaquex
75
T4
na Barry Lyndon
40
T2
na Spunkie
68
T8
Usual Leigh, still I wonder if he will ever get Naked again.
na Ev@n
35
T3
Third biggest let down of the year next to Burn After Reading and Blindness. The plot was hideous and it was too annoying and unfunny to enjoy. Nothing to be happy about here. Grade: D Plus
na PaulMorel
82
T7
na ednorog
72
T5
na uratani
80
T7
na Lynchie
85
T6
na ph147
70
T5
na DougReese
70
T7
na danielldb
80
T8
na nminichino
70
T7
na PeaceAnarchy
81
T7
About half the time the whole thing is ridiculously quirky just for the sake of it and I found myself getting irritated by the main character. Thankfully, the other half of the time has a great mix of funny moments and genuinely touching ones that give the film enough depth to make those quirky moments kind of work. The balance still isn't quite to my liking but I rather enjoyed it on the whole, and the ending is pretty good.
na HKi
76
T9
na turin
52
T3
na toby5
40
T1
na felipelahm
90
T9
Mike Leigh's free directing and Sally Hawkins' lovely perfomance make it a must-see comedy.
na winds
5
T5
na kedar1981
50
T2
na Ines
69
T1
na monocle
60
T1
na barfly
70
T6
na NPerez
72
T3
na rytoj
55
T4
na kafka1325
38
T2
na Mott
95
T9
Joyful and thought-provoking, a pretty weird but unique combination that this film accomplishes without seeming desperate.
na laika
82
T9
na Mike DAngelo
58
T6
na MHritz716
85
T9
na brandonlong
80
T6
na DougCollins
0
T1
na cowfrappe
74
T8
A great and intricate performance by Hawkins doesn't negate the fact that nothing actually happens in this film, though it is fun and, well, happy, to watch.
na schnofel
63
T5
na Steppke
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na wesselal
85
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na gloryhornet
60
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na Thoughtgraff
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na corruptelite
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na ndots
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na preisner
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na alinag
86
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na Mazros
93
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na Margaux
90
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na jef costello
76
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na Ofterdingen
67
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na movielover88
90
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na noi
90
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na Haphazard
85
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na zilotone
42
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na _dodger_
50
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na Gody85
78
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na Jaifman
79
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na distilledw
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na b4con
75
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na i_m_not_here
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na negative
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na jdb361
90
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na cranky
77
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na Fran
50
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na musipell
68
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na ans
50
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na osmanliemre
77
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na thecedex
75
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na tielardurdin
80
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na phxrabello
75
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na Nkkbc
90
T7
Sally Hawkins gives a a stellar performance in a film that is reverent, affirming and brilliant. The naturalistic aspect of Hawkins' performance is perhaps the definition of how true comedic brilliance should be portrayed, never is she showy, always the embodiment of Poppy. Mike Leigh once again provides a truly brilliant original screenplay and apt direction. Credible turns from Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman.
na LRibeiro
84
T8
na philivan
98
T10
na burnmp3s
90
T10
na NathanDarko
70
T3
na Arithaniel
4
T8
Fascinating character study of a person who's happiness leads her to live an interesting life. Fantastic shots, cute scenes and the ending just ensured it to be an instant classic.
na gargara
2
T3
na jenny gentle
52
T3
na kipkipkip
65
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na M_A
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na Pickpocket1
40
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na graveyardtan
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na djinn
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na Holygrail2
94
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na kataruna
80
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na boxgod
56
T3
na Skenkere
67
T6
I don't know how I feel about this movie. The main character starts off irritating, REMAINS irritating, yet she somehow grows on you. There's not much plot per se, but I like the concept of this character that is just relentlessly cheery in the face of everything, without becoming a caricature. But in what I suppose would be the climax, I can't help but feel that there wasn't an actual climax or resolution. I think I like this movie, but it's hard to say. I'd say watch it out of curiosity.
na Void
2
T5
na FilmStar**
90
T6
na BrunaTanaka
99
T9
na Hanne
72
T8
na flowing
48
T2
na allmeidaf
82
T8
na Bitch Alert
80
T8
A charming little piece on a girl determined to make the best of life. She might be naïve and at first irritating, but there is something intriguing about the way Poppy deals with her life. This becomes apparent especially in the scenes with her driving school instructor (the incredible Eddie Marsan), which essentially become stepping stones for both characters in the way of how they should look at themselves and the world around them.
na svenerik
82
T6
na madiso
60
T7
na acerage
60
T3
na screamin_p
75
T4
na tomelce
9
T10
How can you not like this movie?
na VegA
73
T5
na givethanks
42
T4
na simin
77
T8
na alison
30
T3
na md1722
80
T7
na emptysoul
85
T10
na Christophilm
65
T6
na DCR
70
T8
na Chatiz
70
T7
na chemical404
50
T4
na Ezoterik
60
T4
The film is well shot and the script is all those things it wants to be: quirky, serious, odd, nice, weird, good, normal... Acting is great, but movie has a serious problem. It's: quirky, serious, odd, nice, weird, good, normal. And never really good. Just average. No point. Maybe I was expecting too much after the really great Vera Drake. Still, it's watchable.
na daveupho
90
T9
na drsomers
82
T9
na zachsavage
65
T3
na Bryan C.
93
T9
na rocketfuel
69
T4
na DavidKahane
90
T9
Hawkins' zippily wondrous turn as Poppy could easily be one sharp note, a comic conceit with no soul. Instead, Poppy is fully developed with layers that belie simplistic impressions of how this character should operate. Poppy's character is built from the inside out with reserves of compassion, insight and intelligence that can get obscured by her regular bursts of cheeky laughter. Hawkins has thought through every bit of her and the thoroughness makes everything richer.
na sandri
90
T9
na Sissy Boy
60
T6
na iownpurple
76
T6
na hellerpop
81
T9
na Darko
76
T8
I liked the scene with the instructor at the end very much
na Langete
90
T9
na RetinaScan
90
T8
na westknife
62
T4
Her character became gradually more and more irritating throughout the film. Still, it had its moments, especially the scenes with Scott, the driving instructor (who was by far the film's best character).
na rparthen
98
T9
Would be 100, except that the ending is weak.
na Poydflink
70
T2
na kjfellows
50
T2
na gapou
64
T6
na filmaffinity
60
T4
na fethikaval
82
T8
na ozkaser
55
T5
na rockyriv
76
T7
na dodesukadent
85
T7
na oKoReli
57
T3
It's a collection of random stories from life of "happy" schoolteacher who seems most of the time that she is either drunk or high. On the side that she is most of the time annoying, stories are too random to form a storyline of a movie.
na hristos
70
T7
na FutureCritic
96
T10
na mihkeltt
67
T3
na mr rigard
50
T4
Happy-Go-Lucky puts the "I" in Indie. If you do not like Independent movies, I can guarantee that you will not like this movie. Basically, it's about how people who are positive make their own happiness. I do appreciate that concept, and would like to see the theme used in another capacity--maybe a comedy. But, despite its charming title, this movie IS NOT a comedy. . , and it drags on forever! Very little happens. Though Sally Hawkins is admittedly charming, I do not recommend this movie.
na donezo
93
T9
na LennyNero
75
T8
na BigJarv79
81
T9
na adrian
70
T7
na drmike
67
T1
na dustin
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T8
na Gizmo
52
T4
na buffyangel
100
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na Octave
76
T8
na ColonelTigh
94
T8
na heapshake
60
T6
na jennhoney
76
T5
It took me awhile to get into the rhythm of the movie. At first I was overwhelmed by the happy-go-luckiness of the main character,Poppy, but in the end the character and the movie won me over. I look forward to watching it again. [Tuesday,Tuesday, Tuesday Two Video Store Deal 3.10.09]
na Carlospro
80
T6
na Totoro.
90
T10
Nothing that I expected. Terrific.
na roujin
70
T8
na esc861
88
T8
na jbull08
83
T7
na Kavu
40
T3
It's an american version of Amelié without any of the good stuff and with a quadruple dosage of the irritating stuff. Call me cynical but I'm glad I don't know anyone like Poppy.
na victortanaka
100
T10
na TalkShowH
78
T9
na Wetherman
7
T6
na cDima
70
T7
na experimental
78
T5
na profchan
5
T1
na UncleOok
73
T5
na TheDeek
84
T9
na kneudorf
75
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na sengir
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na KARINECOTI
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na Positive Jon
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na spicebrain
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na Maxiej
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na mishas
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na Eric WK
75
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na sid
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na balbobin
90
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na dumanx
71
T5
na sunamiabe
96
T10
na Ray Bergen
83
T7
na agentche
70
T4
While Poppy can teach us many lessons about happiness, the film as a whole was quite purposeless. It left me thinking, "So what? What's the lesson here?" Still, it was amusing. (To all those who think Poppy is the most irritating character every, please chill out. You, more than anyone else, need to learn from her.)
na Tikaz
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T5
na Digger
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T9
na KasperL
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na Bugsy
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na dirtyboots
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na mfesten
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na TJ Ximenez
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na LouisGoodman
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na chiphall72
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na lyrradsemaj
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na lotr-sam0711
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na morg.e
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na ffiamma
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na johnshaft
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na aethling
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na Astrophizz
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na dfernandes
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na DLawrence
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na da5id
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na su_scout
80
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na gork
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na JDSHEFFO
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na Sam Lowry
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na buak
93
T10
#859 - 10 Ekim 08, filmekimi2008, emek sinemasi, 16:00 & http://sineofrenik.blogspot.com/2008/10/filmekimi-2008-happy-go-lucky.html
na sergioafp
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T6
na psim
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T2
na entrapmen
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T3
na sirphibes
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na cambelboy
82
T8
na stagemadness
90
T10
na Cuculiza
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T8
na electriccafe
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T6
na monclivie
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T6
na JJJames
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T10
na imdb
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T8
na necor
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na fantasma
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na Dery
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na Potzblitz
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na JyL
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na MaxS
65
T3
na deceptacon
90
T6
na nikrusty
90
T8
na supertoes
93
T10
na paulofilmo
74
T9
Brilliant. Perfectly imperfect and Mike Leigh knows it. A masterclass in humble, accessible, disarming filmmaking. -- it's so satisfying scoring a film higher than the PSI.
na amanohyo
60
T9
na snb
98
T10
Isn't it just?
na CaptMal
100
T10
na Zealot185
78
T7
There's this sharp breathing-in habit that she makes after saying something really fast in her incredibly British voice. I noticed it halfway into the film, and it was then that I realized that she IS quite annoying. But regardless of her charisma and the lack of a real plot, this movie's got some really funny bits and a pretty poignant, life-affirming message.
na cryptosicko
76
T7
na jamesford
89
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na jet0425
88
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na soliloquist
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na nihilanth
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na vattor
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na lynchian
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na unx
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na russtifer20
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na chiefg
70
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na Sandwichlord
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na jbissell
80
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na Stain
90
T9
The story of a woman who's the female equivalent of the "Common Man" you see represented in books, films, and television by humans who never stray outside their elite wildlife preserves for more than five seconds at a time. She's a charmer, she is. She may be a bit on the goofy side, but she is surrounded with "responsible adults" who, upon close examination, look like they're about to burst at the seams. Plenty of comedy, plenty of drama, nearly all of it works
na fabioleal
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T9
na Shonak
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na ArtGoblin
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na penguinbob31
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na rodion
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