Review of Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) by John A — 06 Dec 2009

Poppy is one of the more interesting characters to come along in quite some time, as Leigh shows his willingness and ability to focus on simple goodness. Few films even attempt this, preferring to wallow in the darkness of the human condition.

But Poppy, while a bit too peppy for my taste, takes an optimistic view of life without ignoring its harsh realities. Leigh's film reminds us that while we cannot control our circumstances, we can control our response to them.