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There are some people who just seem to have the best luck—and others who just can’t seem to catch a break. And in the Apple Original animated film Luck, a young woman finds herself journeying to the source of all luck—both good and bad—to try to help a lonely little girl.
Luck travels to a magical land with Sam Greenfield (voiced by Eva Noblezada), a notoriously unlucky young woman who’s aged out of her group home, leaving behind a little girl named Hazel (Adelynn Spoon), who’s desperately hoping to find her forever family. When Sam discovers a lucky penny that turns her own luck around, she’s eager to give it to Hazel. But when she loses it, she follows the black cat that left it behind to the land of Luck, where good luck and bad luck are created and sent out into the world.
As you might expect, having an unlucky human show up in a land that creates good luck causes a certain amount of chaos. Though Sam just wants to find another lucky penny for Hazel and head back home, nothing goes according to plan—which creates all kinds of problems for her lucky black cat guide, Bob (Simon Pegg), as well as for the whole land of Luck. There’s never a dull moment here as Sam’s bad luck messes up the land’s finely-tuned systems. And even if you don’t already suffer from anxiety, there’s a good chance that you will after following Sam’s endless mishaps.
Fortunately, though, you’re sure to enjoy traveling through this imaginative land. There’s so much to see here—to the point that you’re sure to catch something new with each viewing. It’s whimsical and creative—but, at the same time, oddly familiar. And while watching, you may get a sense of déjà vu. You’ll recognize themes and ideas and even characters that bring back memories of other animated movies. What isn’t borrowed, meanwhile, is a bit of a complicated mess. The heart of the story is sweet, but there are so many steps involved—so many issues and obstacles and requirements along the way—that it ends up feeling excessively complex.
Still, this first animated feature from Skydance Animation is definitely a promising one. The animation here is striking, and the characters are lovable. If the studio’s creators can come up with some original ideas and work on keeping their stories fresh and simple, they could be a solid new contender in the animation world.
You can stream Luck on Apple TV+ beginning on August 5, 2022.
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