Opened: October 10, 2008
Runtime: 1 hr. 58 min.
Rated: R
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Alexis Zegerman, Andrea Riseborough
Genre: ArtHouse/Foreign, Comedy
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Synopsis:
Poppy is an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher who brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters as a single woman in London. When Poppy’s commuter bike is stolen, she signs up for driving lessons with Scott (Eddie Marsan), who turns out to be her polar opposite – a fuming, uptight cynic who takes himself extremely seriously. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds, Poppy’s story takes alternately hilarious and serious turns -- careening from flamenco classes to first dates--becoming a touching, truthful and deeply life-affirming exploration of one of the most mysterious and often the most elusive of all human emotions: happiness.
FANDANGO FAN RATINGS
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I Loved This Movie by Papa Ro
Really, Turran of the LA Times said it better than I could. Even Manohla Dargis of the NYT liked it. Dig up her review if you're curious. Made...more
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An Absolute Joy by lapetitefroufrou
Sally Hawkins is dazzling, giving one of my favorite performances of the years. This film isn't for everybody, though; some may find Poppy...more
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Annoying by miraget
This movie was 2 hours about one of those people who I avoid in real life because they are so annoying. By the end of the movie I was laughing...more