DVD
REVIEW: HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
03/08/09
SYNOPSIS:
School teacher Poppy (Sally
Hawkins) approaches every day with an optimism and joy that
is unshakable. When the bicycle she commutes to work on is
stolen, Poppy simply signs up for driving lessons. Her
teacher, Scott (Eddie Marsan), is a fuming, uptight cynic
who channels his anger into hilariously inappropriate
episodes of road rage. But neither Scott, her bitter
pregnant sister, a fiery flamenco instructor or a class room
bully can change the Happy-Go-Lucky girl’s “glass half full”
world view in writer-director Mike Leigh’s funny, truthful
and deeply life-affirming film.
REVIEW: Back in October 2008 Miramax released a
couple of films that deserved better luck. One being
Blindness, which I understand why many people didn't like.
However there was also the beautiful comedy Happy-Go-Lucky,
which when under the radar of many movie-goers. That missed
the opportunity to watch probably one of the best comedies
of all 2008. Fortunately Miramax is releasing this
intelligent and funny comedy on DVD on March 10 2009
The DVD is
presented in 1.85:1 aspect ration preserving the
theatrical presentation of the film. The picture is
complemented with a 5.1 Dolby Digital in English with
Spanish subtitles. In terms of special features this
release includes a good 20 minutes behind the scenes
documentary, covering interesting aspects from the
making of the film. It also includes a total of 5
deleted scenes, that in reality don't add anything
interesting to the story. Finally the DVD includes a an
interesting Feature Commentary With Director Mark Herman
and author John Boyne.
VIDEO:
1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
AUDIO:
English,
5.1 (Dolby Digital).
Subtitles - English Spanish - Optional
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Friendship Beyond
the Fence—This behind-the-scenes featurette shows
how filmmakers balanced the tale of Bruno, the lonely son of
a Nazi officer, and the sensitive reality of one of the
darkest periods in world history to create an unforgettable
motion picture. (20:29)
Deleted scenes—A
total of 5 deleted scenes, all with an option commentary by
director Mark Herman. (6:30)
Audio
Commentary—Director Mark Herman and author John Boyne
discuss the film.
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