Happy-Go-Lucky

HAPPY-GO-LUCKY (2008) - Feb. 24, 2011
An enjoyable character study about an extremely cheerful London schoolteacher and what happens to her over the course of a couple of months, including getting weekly driving lessons from an irratible driving instructor.  Featuring above-average writing and direction from Mike Leigh (do I need to reconsider my opinion of the man?) and some really good performances (particularly Sally Hawkins in the main role), the film is a bit slow but quite entertaining throughout.  ***