Summary
The loosely linked scenes gradually reveal a woman who doesn't just put on a happy face -- she's seriously empathetic. During Poppy's interaction with a homeless man, caring, fear and understanding flicker across [Sally Hawkins]' face in a quietly dazzling display.
Part of Happy-Go-Lucky's success lies in the director's use of virtual unknowns -- the captivating performance by Karina Fernandez as a fiery flamenco teacher belies the fact that her only other acting experience is a voice-over for the video game Quake III -- because it makes Poppy's ability to find joy in everyday moments seem all the more real, not a Hollywood-style happily ever after.When [Zoe] tells her, "You can't make everyone happy," Poppy's reply is, "There's no harm in trying that, Zoe, is there?"See the full content of this document
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We'll Have Some of Whatever She's Having, Please
With her twittery giggle and sunny disposition, London schoolteacher Poppy is the kind of person who makes grumps and cynics want ...
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