Leprechauns, a talking black cat, and a girl suffering from bad luck — no, this isn't another reboot of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." This is Apple TV's animated debut called "Luck." Whether it's worth watching — we tell you in this review.

A girl named Sam Greenfield could be called the unluckiest person in the world. No matter where she goes or what she does, everything always breaks or slips from her hands. It seems this total misfortune will never end until she meets a black cat named Bob. This encounter leads Sam to the incredible Land of Luck, where she learns the true value of luck and happiness.

Apple TV has released its first original animated film, which tries to absorb all the best it could from Pixar and Disney. Here we have incredible animation that you want to watch without blinking. Peggy Holmes and her team created three worlds that are closely intertwined. While we've seen the human world in many projects, the other worlds are still a less-trodden path. The most memorable illustrations in this regard were "Soul", "Inside Out", and "Coco." Well, here "Luck" can stand alongside them. The futuristic, vibrant, and detailed worlds presented in this film are mesmerizing.

The meticulous work of the animators is felt in the detailing of the characters' designs, down to the cat's whiskers. Just look at the image of the gallant German unicorn named Heimdall (like an alter ego of Heimdall from Marvel's "Thor"), in love with the dragon Baby, evoking nostalgia for "Shrek." The dances of the white fluffy rabbits, reminiscent of minions, will bring a genuine smile even to the most pretentious viewer. And the scene where Sam and Bob ride a motorcycle feels like a nod to the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, especially since the cat is voiced by none other than Simon Pegg, Tom Cruise's colleague.

By the way, the voice acting of the characters in "Luck" deserves a separate paragraph. Besides Simon Pegg, the cast includes Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg. Overall, the entire team did an excellent job with their roles, breathing life into the characters and turning them from three-dimensional images into unique personalities.

"Luck" looks and sounds like a kind and sweet film that really tries to be likable. You don't want to criticize it, but it still falls short in terms of plot. To sum it up, it's a story about loneliness that everyone faces for different reasons. And this would have been a great main theme if it had been developed less flatly and clumsily, relying on a formulaic story progression. As a result, the heroine, who initially has depth, ends up resembling a superficial character who was simply unlucky in life.

There are some reflections on the importance of balance in life (including a symbolic reference to yin and yang) and kindness. The characters learn to accept themselves as they are and come to realize that good and bad are relative concepts, depending on one's perspective. But unfortunately, all these ideas are presented dryly: the characters talk about them but don't live them. It's as if the creators got too caught up in Sam and Bob's visual adventures in the Land of Luck and forgot that content also matters.

"Luck" cannot be called a failed debut for Apple TV in animation; Peggy Holmes' team clearly put in effort. But the visual component ultimately outweighed the story itself, making the film just cute rather than particularly memorable. On the other hand, Apple TV is just beginning its journey into animation, and overall, such a start is a pretty decent result for a streaming service. For the viewer, "Luck" will provide a good mood and a bit of inspiration, something we all lack right now. And what could be cuter in the evening than the fluffy paw of a selfish cat on the shoulder of a girl with chronic bad luck?