Luck (2022)

Luck is one of those animated fantasies that wins you over on sheer invention: a bustling, brightly imagined bureaucracy of fortune where leprechauns, talking cats, and cosmic machinery turn everyday mishaps into a grand, playful design. It’s buoyed by winning voice work—Eva Noblezada gives Sam a relatable, scrappy heart, Simon Pegg brings nimble charm, and Jane Fonda glides in with the kind of regal wit that makes every scene feel a little more alive. The vibe is light, quick, and colorful, with enough visual polish and clever world-building to keep you smiling even when the story spins a few extra plates. If you’re looking for a gentle, family-friendly adventure with a sweet message about embracing both the good and the bad breaks, it’s an easy watch—just know it leans more into whimsical comfort than deep emotional gut-punch.

Luck is clearly trying to be a big-hearted, colorful fantasy about how misfortune shapes you, with a brisk quest through a neatly imagined “luck factory” world. The problem is it often feels like it’s explaining its rules instead of letting you enjoy them, piling on exposition and mechanics until the pacing turns clunky and the adventure starts to feel oddly routine. The jokes and emotional beats land softly rather than memorably, so if you’re hoping for Pixar-level wit or a genuinely moving punch, you may leave underfed. Still, the animation is pleasant, the premise is kid-friendly and low-stress, and Simon Pegg brings some charm—best for families wanting a harmless, bright distraction rather than something truly inventive.