Luck

Summary

“Luck” (2022) follows Sam Greenfield, a young woman who seems to have the worst luck imaginable. After growing up in foster care and aging out of the system, Sam is determined to help a girl she cares about find a permanent family, but her efforts are repeatedly derailed by a string of improbable mishaps. Her life changes when she encounters Bob, a charming, talking black cat who appears to possess extraordinary good fortune. Following Bob into a hidden realm known as the Land of Luck, Sam discovers a fantastical world where magical creatures create and distribute the good and bad luck that shape human lives. Hoping to improve her own circumstances—and especially to help the child she loves—Sam becomes involved in a risky mission that brings her into contact with an array of eccentric beings, including the powerful dragon Babe. As she and Bob navigate this secret society, Sam begins to question whether luck is truly a force that determines people’s lives or something more complicated. Directed by Peggy Holmes, the animated adventure combines bright fantasy, playful comedy, and a heartfelt emotional story. Sam is an appealing, imperfect heroine whose determination sometimes becomes impulsive, while Bob brings a dry, witty contrast to her optimism and persistence. Their partnership provides the film with much of its warmth as they confront the rules and expectations of a world built around chance. Beneath its magical premise, “Luck” explores ideas about fate, perseverance, gratitude, and the desire to control an uncertain future. The film suggests that a fortunate life may not be defined simply by winning streaks or avoiding setbacks, and that relationships, courage, and compassion can matter more than circumstances. With its imaginative setting and family-friendly message, it is a gentle fantasy about learning to see possibility even when life seems determined to go wrong.