Comments on: Happy Go Lucky – Almost…

By: SueC

SueC — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:21:27 +0000

Phil, I enjoy your reviews. We can only ever offer our personal reactions, so thank you.
@ patmills: Don’t you think, really, a film should work on the surface first – to get bums on seats?
If academics want to analyze it further, they always find layers… that’s what academics do!

By: patmills

patmills — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:24:52 +0000

I wonder if you haven’t missed the deep filmatic referencing – Kubrik, Hitchcock (Scottie in Vertigo and Scot here both travel in their vehicles in circles and quadrangles almost aimlessly) and Lindsay Anderson. It would indicate that this is far more than it purports to be. Secondly, there’s a very strong parallel narrative which should be explored. The early scenes with the loss of the bicycle are reminiscent of the bike in Heaven can Wait and the hero(ine’s) entry into the underworld. The rejection of the Penrose’s “The Reality of the Universe” forewarns of the struggle of forces beyond rational explanation.
I see Mike Leigh coded the entire project almost like Da Vinci and the so-called code.

By: Bill O'Slatter

Bill O'Slatter — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:13:47 +0000

You’re right about Sinead Matthew Phil she carried that Trial and Retribution. What was your research about nannies that go wrong ? I was it just a case of the random nutters that pop up into the serving underclass ?

By: Sal

Sal — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:54:04 +0000

After reading your review Phil, I was really looking forward to seeing this film, but I absolutely hated it. With a vengeance. Poppy annoyed me so much, that by the end, I couldn’t stand the sound of her voice. And what exactly, was it all about? I’ve always been a fan of Mike Leigh’s work too. Can’t think why your friend was crying. Perhaps she hated it too – or had you eaten all the popcorn?

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:50:58 +0000

Hey Phil,

I will see it for sure.
In the 90′s Mike Leigh made two movies that had an impact on me. Reason — he dared to write an ending that shocked/disturbed me but also entertained me. Now that’s what you call a real filmmaker and a real screenwriter. Cinematic Gold.

Regards
Benjamin Ray
http://www.hollywoodtoronto.com

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 03 May 2008 10:26:22 +0000

Hi Ben, see what you think – it’s not your usual type of thing, but you might like it if you’re in the mood for something different – and very British!

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:05:41 +0000

Hey Phil,

Okay, I’ll rent it soon.

Thanks for this. Looking for a nice surprise this summer.

Regards
Benjamin Ray
http://www.hollywoodtoronto.com