Happy-Go-Lucky is a cheerful and up-lifting film about a 30-year-old primary school teacher from Camden, North London.
Poppy, played by Sally Hawkins (Vera Drake and Layer Cake) is an irresponsible but, loveable character who is always laughing, joking and trying to make other people smile.
The plot is very simple but, very effective as we follow Poppy through her day-to-day activities of teaching, socialising and learning to drive.
Through these activities, Poppy unknowingly finds herself on a path of self discovery and realisation.
She decides to learn to drive after having her bike stolen and her driving instructor couldn’t possibly be more different in character to her.
Scott (played by Eddie Marsan, Vera Drake, The Illusionist) is an unstable, slightly psychotic man with opinions and a life style that completely oppose Poppy’s. Poppy tries her best to engage with him, make him smile and make him happy but, she realises that she can’t help everyone.
Happy-Go-Lucky is a beautiful representation of London life and the varying people that live there.
It is a wonderfully British film full of laughs and British humour, it should not be missed.
You will leave the cinema with a smile on your face and the idea that everyone should have a friend like Poppy.
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