‘Lucy Lost’ Review: A Winsome Family Animation With Welcome Narrative Complexity

According to Variety, the animated film Lucy Lost adds another chapter to Michael Morpurgo's successful run of literary adaptations. His books have a remarkable track record on screen—from War Horse to the recent BAFTA-winning Kensuke's Kingdom. Critic Guy Lodge finds this wartime animation handsome and emotionally involving, with narrative complexity that appeals to both children and adults. Morpurgo's gift for turning books into thoughtful family cinema continues.

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