Best of the New York Film Festival
By Lisa Collins, Hollywood.com Staff
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Happy-Go-Lucky
Landing in Theaters: October 10
Who's in It: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Samuel Roukin
Who Directed It: Mike Leigh
What's It About: Poppy (Hawkins), a free-spirited school teacher, brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters. However, when she signs up for driving lessons with Scott (Marsan), her polar opposite--a fuming, uptight cynic--tension builds as their lessons progress. Simultaneously, Poppy encounters other life challenges, that beg her to question: “is the glass half-full, or half-empty”?
What You'll Love: The combination of Sally Hawkins's accessible, electric demeanor, Mike Leigh's direction and the spot-on character studies each of the ensemble display has us waning to jump into Poppy's universe. Oh, and look out for the dramatic flamenco teacher--genius...Ole!
Sally Hawkins Says: "If I [only] knew what was going on in Mike Leigh’s head? I mean, so much! He’s incredibly inspiring to be around because he’s so engaged, and so brilliant and bright, and he is a master filmmaker; and to witness that is a real honor. I am so lucky."
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Photo(s) © 2008- Miramax Films- All Rights Reserved
Photo(s) © 2008- Miramax Films- All Rights Reserved