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From Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it. Luck is directed by an award-winning choreographer turned filmmaker named Peggy Holmes, directing her second feature after Secret of the Wings previously, and some direct-to-video films. The screenplay is written by Kiel Murray, Jonathan Aibel, and Glenn Berger. It’s produced by David Eisenmann, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and John Lasseter. Made by Skydance Animation. (synopsis courtesy First Showing)
Whether you believe in luck or not, it has to be said that the last few years have been very unlucky indeed.
Or perhaps just virus plagued?
However you slice it, the fate our of our lives, and the world at large does seem to rise and fall on a whim, and why not have it all controlled by a fabulous menageries of mystical creatures from another realm?
If nothing else, it gives us a chance to dive into some magical , fun-filled animation where lucky pennies do exists, unicorns do Peloton and black cats are, naturally, the best friends you could ask for.
There’s no guarantee your life will be luckier after watching this but then it will be filled a lot more laughter and heart so let’s chalk that up to a lucky win, shall we?
Luck premieres on 5 August on Apple TV+