Gemma and Lucky

Gemma and Lucky is a 2008 American animated adventure comedy film directed by Kent Butterworth and Lawrence Kasanoff. Based on the television series Lacey, Katie and Friends by Bohbot Entertainment and DIC Entertainment, the film is produced by Andy Heyward and Robby London and written by Bob Arkwright and Robert Souza based on a screenplay by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The film stars the voices of Nancy Cartwright and Cree Summer as the titular characters, with Pierce Brosnan, Brendan Gleeson, Danielle Galligan, and more.

Gemma (Nancy Cartwright), a high-spirited American, and Lucky (Cree Summer), Gemma's best friend who hails from Jamaica and wears a clover-themed headband, are on a trip to Ireland, and on the way, they heard of the spirit of true luck in the suburbs of Dublin. They conquer mountains, tunnels, caves, and other impacts that further extend their journey to find the spirit. An international co-production with the United States and Ireland, the film was produced by 20th Century Fox Animation, Lightstorm Entertainment, Universal Animation Studios, Imagine Entertainment, Lacey Productions and DIC Entertainment (in their final film), with Rough Draft Studios providing animation services and Sony Pictures Imageworks providing visual effects services.

The film was theatrically released on March 21, 2008 by 20th Century Fox in the United States and internationally on March 24, 2008 by Universal Pictures, after having its premiere in Dublin on March 17, 2008. It received positive reviews from critics, praising its animation, voice cast (particularly Cartwright and Summer), musical score by Christophe Beck, plot, humor, visual effects, and gave praise for being reliable to the source material. Others praised the film for implementing Irish stereotypes. It was a box office hit, grossing $304.7 million worldwide on its budget of $20 million.

Plot
The film opens with Gemma, a high-spirited American woman, and Lucky, her best friend, who hails from Jamaica, as they set off on a trip to Ireland. Gemma, an avid traveler and adventure enthusiast, has been planning this trip for months and has convinced Lucky to join her on this journey. As they make their way through the lush green countryside of Ireland, they come across a local legend about the spirit of true luck that is said to reside in the suburbs of Dublin.

Intrigued by the legend, Gemma and Lucky decide to embark on a quest to find the spirit of true luck. They set off on foot, braving mountains, forests, and treacherous terrain to reach their destination. Along the way, they encounter various challenges that test their strength, endurance, and wit. As they journey deeper into the suburbs of Dublin, they come across an eccentric old man, Seamus, who claims to have knowledge of the spirit of true luck. Seamus is a bit of a wild card, but he offers to help Gemma and Lucky in their quest, in exchange for a few favors.

Seamus takes them to various locations around Dublin, including ancient tunnels, hidden caves, and abandoned castles, all in search of the spirit of true luck. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including booby traps, riddles, and puzzles that test their intelligence and problem-solving skills.

As they get closer to their destination, Gemma and Lucky realize that they are not the only ones searching for the spirit of true luck. A group of treasure hunters is also hot on their trail, hoping to find the legendary treasure that is said to accompany the spirit of true luck. Gemma and Lucky must race against time and outwit their rivals to find the spirit of true luck before it's too late.

In the final leg of their journey, Gemma and Lucky find themselves facing their greatest challenge yet. They must navigate a treacherous maze filled with booby traps and obstacles, while also avoiding their rivals who are in hot pursuit. With their determination and teamwork, Gemma and Lucky manage to overcome all obstacles and find the spirit of true luck.

The spirit of true luck turns out to be a wise old woman who imparts words of wisdom and good luck charms to Gemma and Lucky. She explains that true luck is not just about winning, but also about having the courage and perseverance to overcome challenges and make the most of every situation. Gemma and Lucky return home from their adventure, wiser and stronger for their journey. They realize that true luck is not just about finding a magical charm, but about believing in oneself, having a positive attitude, and being willing to take risks and embrace new experiences.