Luck
2022 · Directed by Peggy Holmes
Original language: English
- animation
- adventure
- comedy
- fantasy
- family
The story
Suddenly finding herself in the never-before-seen Land of Luck, the unluckiest person in the world must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated 3D computer animation with soft, glowing light and rounded, storybook character design, the kind of image that reads as clean and friendly at any size. The Land of Luck is a lush fantasy realm of emerald hills, glittering magical flora and warm, golden-hour skies, while the ordinary world it spills out from is drabber and grayer, so the palette does a lot of quiet emotional work. Camera moves are fluid and sweeping, with playful little flourishes and bouncy, cartoonish physical comedy, and the score is orchestral and whimsical with lively pizzicato touches and gentle Irish-tinged folk notes. The vibe is light, cheerful and calm, with a sense of wonder that never tips into anxiety, and it suits a relaxed family evening, a lazy weekend afternoon, or a low-effort watch with kids. Pacing is brisk and episodic, and the emotional arc follows a young woman who has learned to expect misfortune slowly discovering confidence, warmth and a found family. Intensity is very low: there is mild peril and a few tense slapstick moments, but no real violence, gore, or frightening imagery. It is aimed at families and younger viewers, and at anyone who wants something gentle, colorful and uplifting.
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