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AgentLviJul 21, 2023

Decent movie. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great

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alejandro970Apr 8, 2023

Whether or not it is a jewel of the animated genre, what it claims in its defense is the art style that makes the characters look real, its environmental message and the fact that it entertains on a functional level. That without forgettingWhether or not it is a jewel of the animated genre, what it claims in its defense is the art style that makes the characters look real, its environmental message and the fact that it entertains on a functional level. That without forgetting the cast of voices.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Dec 24, 2022

It was at least a different kind of a movie. They do look cute. They looked pretty funny dancing.

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8

GemsicleDec 7, 2021

In 2005, there was the Oscar-winning documentary feature March of the Penguins, and in 2006, there was the Oscar-worthy animated feature Happy Feet. There have been numerous films of the same genre since New Year’s Day but not a lot of themIn 2005, there was the Oscar-winning documentary feature March of the Penguins, and in 2006, there was the Oscar-worthy animated feature Happy Feet. There have been numerous films of the same genre since New Year’s Day but not a lot of them were as hailed as expected, but this year, Happy Feet is a film like none other than the same genre. Which, as it shows us a reasonable purpose for the film’s PG rating. Animation is an alluration to younger audiences but the framework in Happy Feet is a spontaneous miracle that premature and mature audiences will be able to acknowledge. This is all thanks to none other than our Mr. George Miller, who is known for directing the Mad Max films that clues us in adrenaline. George Miller has been affiliated with several family-friendly films and tries to make it work here, but peril and mischief is included in this movie that should remain cautionary for the smaller viewers. Almost every background frame in this film is like a photo sample on a website for a certain cover for various occasions like on a computer or a slideshow presentation. Even though shots like these are not pervasive, they have sibling shots that do not disappoint either. The main shots in this movie are types that only director George Miller can have the guts to visualize and blissfully pushed his animators to the edge to prove it. Mumble appears in every scene that includes a pursuit and the way each shot shakes is like they match with each characters’ performance.

I do believe I have said enough about the quality of animation, now I shall talk about the film itself. A penguin empire has an ordinance of having a heartsong just to qualify residency in it. About 85% of the empire carry eggs that are imminently hatched and are to stick to the ingredient of making sure the infants are hatched properly, by holding it at all times. One of the penguin fathers drops his egg and affects the penguin sleeping in his egg, unveiling his son’s moxy for tap-dancing and inept singing. The tap-dancing penguin goes by the name of Mumble and the way he executes his number one skill is catchy to all that watch the film, especially younger viewers. Mumble’s fellow penguins dig his expertise for a while but later seek distance from it due sidetracking from their desired intents as well as the emperor of the penguin tribe. Alienated, Mumble seeks on an adventure to revitalize his conduct by retrieving the empire’s fish from the humans. Embarking midway through his mission he comes to realize that the humans that Mumble witnesses are shown to be very opinionated and develop an interest in Mumble’s tap dancing. This is as if an aquarium audience is integrated into a theater audience where they are totally captivated by Mumble’s performance.

I would also like to mention other cast members such as the quixotic Nicole Kidman who plays Mumble’s empathetic mother, Hugh Jackman as her husband who is responsible for the entire feature, Brittany Murphy as a love interest for Mumble, and last but with the highest of enthusiasm, Robin Williams. Outcast Mumble is befriended by a clique of Hispanic penguins who are mostly voiced by Robin Williams who is like your number one pick-up liner and commiseration soul that no other actor can perfectly execute and is both a character and real-world guy who will never leave your shoulder. I will admit, this movie is surrounded by quirkiness and sly innuendos, but that does not mean it is bad, it just shows itself as a strict PG rating.

Happy Feet is not a perfect movie, nor would be a movie that I would want to watch for the rest of my life, but it feels like a fair introduction to a younger audience (aside from Babe: Pig in the City) as if they would want to understand a technique that George Miller uses as a director, even though the film itself is not fully suitable for children.… Expand

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AhendyJan 4, 2021

I was so disappointed watching this. I'd heard it was so good and finally got around to watching it, but I gave up halfway through. The penguins are cute, I guess, but the gender roles and racial stereotypes are better suited to the 1950sI was so disappointed watching this. I'd heard it was so good and finally got around to watching it, but I gave up halfway through. The penguins are cute, I guess, but the gender roles and racial stereotypes are better suited to the 1950s than the 21st century. It presents a world in which men and women can't be friends, and women are reduced to either mothers or sexual conquests. There are only two semi-important female characters, Mumble's mother and his love interest, and they never interact (at least in the first half of the movie that I made it through). The female penguins sing pathetic songs about needing to find someone, anyone, to love them, and about how the guy doesn't even need to have any attractive qualities. On the race side, the emperor penguins all seem to be Anglo-American (with one Russian), while ethnic minorities that face discrimination are portrayed as other species, either stupid predators (Italians, Black people), or small and non-threatening Adelie penguins whose purpose is to help the white main character (Hispanics). This is all despite the white emperor penguins appropriating Black music as their "heartsongs". Definitely sends the wrong message to children.… Expand

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5

FilipeNetoJun 13, 2020

Once upon a time there was a land in Antarctica where penguins knew how to sing wonderfully to mate... once upon a time there was a penguin who did not know how to sing but, instead, danced tap dancing wonderfully. Once upon a time, there wasOnce upon a time there was a land in Antarctica where penguins knew how to sing wonderfully to mate... once upon a time there was a penguin who did not know how to sing but, instead, danced tap dancing wonderfully. Once upon a time, there was an animated film with penguins (another one) that wanted to tell an incredible story but didn't know how to finish it.

In short, this is how the plot of this film comes down, another one that uses penguins to attract the children, which has a predilection for this cute and friendly animal. The film intelligently addresses group social behaviour, the creation of patterns, what is acceptable or unacceptable in a community, social exclusion and the acceptance of what is different, and the film is excellent at exploring all of this and gives rise to many interesting moral lessons for the minds of children and young people. But, if we exclude this more didactic and formative point, the script is very thin and hardly sustains an 100 minutes feature film. To make matters worse, the script was unable to decently complete the story: the main character's journey to the human world is something so unrealistic and unlikely that it completely destroys the film.

The voice actors all did a good job, especially Elijah Wood, the veteran of the 1000 voices Robin Williams, and also Brittany Murphy. The visual quality of the animation is very good, but the use of digital resources, CGI and mass computing already made this to be expected, as it is the new standard of modern animated cinema. The film knows how to use light and color very well. The characters were designed to appeal to the little ones and look cute, making the film profitable and giving rise to a merchandising machine eager to make the children ask their parents for anything with a penguin on it. Strongly based on music, the film has a lot of rhythm and the soundtrack is probably one of the richest in the animated movies that decade, but it is a soundtrack heavily based on well-known songs and covers by artists like Elvis, Prince, Earth Wind & Fire etc. As far as I can tell, the film has few original songs. Still, it is a good soundtrack and an excellent film, good enough to win the Oscar for Best Animated Film, in that distant year of 2007.… Expand

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EkhJun 1, 2019

I'm as pro-environment as they come, but this movie was boring, creepy (uncanny valley much?) and just not at all fun to watch. I don't understand why it got critical acclaim.

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7

TyranianApr 9, 2019

This has spectacular animation and a fun cast of characters. The live action stuff was a mistake though.

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8

amheretojudgeNov 13, 2018

the solution is the climax..

Happy Feet Miller's vivid heartwarming exposure of this satirical world is a delight to encounter it on such a huge screen. First thing's first, the entire world is meticulously created that runs on baththe solution is the climax..

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Miller's vivid heartwarming exposure of this satirical world is a delight to encounter it on such a huge screen. First thing's first, the entire world is meticulously created that runs on bath practicality and fiction and boy what a fine ride it is. The only way to express your feeling is to compare it with when these penguins surfing through the cold icy land and tapping to the beat. Miller's vision is way to wide and jaggedly on mark whose range fluctuates from being for a kid to an adult; it is an epitome of entertainment displayed on a large scale for the audience to grab on to.

The equations among each individual characters are brimmed with tiny notions that helps you picture the entire trajectory of them. And even though the theme is familiar, and has a typical structure and feeds on your known sketchy characters, this is writing at its finest. The narration flows like a smooth river and with such adaptive and gripping script, the pace is the one that changes the entire game. The voice cast has done a decent work. Jackman gets a bit more range and room than Kidman to factor in, where actually both of their characters are nurturing and protective to their kid.

Wood is the one driving this boat, and he seems at ease in here. Weaving gets to impute the politically influenced satire that amps up the charge. And Williams for the most part of it, carries it all on his shoulder, his comic timing, his accent, his attitude is off the roofs. Miller's storytelling is compelling and busy throughout the course where the sense of emergency does communicate. Happy Feet dances on your usual beat, but this choreography is synced and an abbreviated metaphor of our current lifestyle, the solution is the climax.… Expand

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5

SrPepeJul 8, 2018

Una película animada muuuuuy regular, no me gustó mucho y la verdad no termine de entenderla bien.

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8

LobsterReviewsMay 20, 2018

On the surface, this may seem like a generic children's movie about cute penguins. However the movie actually has more depth to it, being a clever allegory on science versus religion, and how apostates were often treated by religiousOn the surface, this may seem like a generic children's movie about cute penguins. However the movie actually has more depth to it, being a clever allegory on science versus religion, and how apostates were often treated by religious communities in old times. As such, it is both fun for children and interesting for adults, making it an all round good film. However it does seem to drag on a little at times, and could benefit from having some of the scenes trimmed down a bit so that the run time isn't as long.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsJan 23, 2018

I enjoyed this a lot! The animation, voice acting, and story were great. I am going to be telling you more about the story. I thought that every detail they included in the story was great, they made the story fun to watch, and the charactersI enjoyed this a lot! The animation, voice acting, and story were great. I am going to be telling you more about the story. I thought that every detail they included in the story was great, they made the story fun to watch, and the characters were good too. I think that it is worth a watch.… Expand

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Striking4gold4Jul 13, 2017

Happy Feet could be the Moulin Rouge! of animation, and with good reason. It's true that the movie doesn't exactly hold a strong opening, but once we meet the Amigos, it kicks itself into high gear and refuses to go back. Not only that, butHappy Feet could be the Moulin Rouge! of animation, and with good reason. It's true that the movie doesn't exactly hold a strong opening, but once we meet the Amigos, it kicks itself into high gear and refuses to go back. Not only that, but it offers groundbreaking animation, incorporating many unique dancing scenes and sliding scenes. It even makes the live action moments fit in brilliantly, especially during the scenes when Mumble is in the zoo. And remember when I said that this film is the Moulin Rouge! of animation? I mean that statement, because this movie offers a handful of musical numbers that fit the tone of "heartsongs" very well. It also factors into the dance scenes, like when the characters would dance their feet off to Boogie Wonderland, and those scenes work very well. While it may not be my favorite animated film, it certainly is the best animated jukebox musical you'll find out there.… Expand

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10

EndermanJan 20, 2017

Yes, this movie is an overtly pro-environment film. Some have even extracted from its message a secondary message that is treated with equal relevance: a request that we practice tolerance toward those who are different. If they are accusedYes, this movie is an overtly pro-environment film. Some have even extracted from its message a secondary message that is treated with equal relevance: a request that we practice tolerance toward those who are different. If they are accused of "extracting" this message as an aside, then the charge is akin to a dentist spotting a broken molar and saying, "It's no big deal. I'll get to it when I first rid your mouth of pollutants with a good cleaning." Miller makes this a major issue in the flim. As a clergyperson I acknowledge that the dynamics that operate within and define a faith-based community are portrayed as the birth-mother of intolerance. The scene in the movie portraying a destructive community that exercised no care for Sir Elton John's Circle of LIfe even employs the image of a church standing high above the remains of the apathetic community. Is it a fair critique? Herein lies the value of such films: it operates on the assumption that we are intelligent, thinking people who can take criticism and determine its truthfulness and validity. Along with the large number of people in faith-based communities who feel no threat from beliefs that challenge our own, I welcome the challenge. For all who believe the enviornment is the type of issue that addresses the ability of the children in the theater to survive; and, that tolerance for those who tell us "I wish I could change but I cannot" is also important for our survival as humans who intentionally nurture and value the spiritual resource of compassion. Miller refuses to let us bury our heads in the sand (or snow). Now, while I am wrestling with the political and faith-based assertions regarding human destiny, the film presented my 3 year old granddaughter with a simple, entertaining story that is, on her level, a new twist on the "ugle ducking. Thank you George Miller for "layering" this movie for young and old, people of faith and those struggling with doubt, and people who embrace this opportunity to revisit their political views. And George, thank you for one heck of a soundtrack! I can understand (no, I can try to understand) why some will devalue this move for not going far enough, or for going too far in a chldren's movie, etc. However, throw down the gauntlet related to my beliefs, entertain my granddaughter, and fill my ears with a soundtrack fusing some of the best samplings of every genre of rock/pop/ dance and hiphop, (utilizing them in just the right places) and I'll give you a 10 because I really believe it is worth it!… Expand

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8

FreedomFightersNov 6, 2016

Here's something that'll surprise some of you: "Happy Feet" actually won the Academy Award for Best Animated Film over a Pixar film (granted, it was "Cars," and many people don't love that film as much as Pixar's other efforts, but still). IfHere's something that'll surprise some of you: "Happy Feet" actually won the Academy Award for Best Animated Film over a Pixar film (granted, it was "Cars," and many people don't love that film as much as Pixar's other efforts, but still). If it can do that, something's gotta be going right. Sure enough, "Happy Feet" is quite the charmer: beautifully animated and well-written, while also featuring some great characters and solid music, "Happy Feet" just works. It may not be the best that animation has to offer, but it certainly has a lot going for it that ultimately makes it worth watching.… Expand

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ZestovAug 5, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am gonna give this a 10/10. I absolutely love this movie! It is my all time favorite animated feature and has been since I first saw it when it came out. However I do find some things that don't make a lot of sense. Like how did Gloria manage to find Mumble and the Amigos after Mumble was thrown out of Emperor Land? They are in Adelie land and during the seal chase Mumble went through water to find them so either there is a different route they took and she just followed their tracks or she was right behind them but if she was you would think they would have noticed they were being followed long before they did. I would not normally bother to nit pick things like this in such an awesome movie but details to clarify some things are important sometimes.… Expand

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7

FuturedirectorJul 19, 2016

A nice —but predictable— message, simple characters, color-free story-telling, clever and original direction, talented cast and fresh spirit, is mixed with great and cool music, that makes this film to deserve the Oscar.

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8

EpicLadySpongeJan 19, 2016

There's nothing you can hate about this film. If you want something to hate on, look for my 0's. It's no wonder opinions are forever opinions and no opinion can be a fact ever. Happy Feet is a decent musical that actually works.

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3

BarneyOnMTJan 5, 2016

WHAT I LIKED: The animation is great, and the characters are well developed. All this allows 'Happy feet' to dabble with some great themes and still make it appeal to the whole family.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: The first half sets up characterWHAT I LIKED: The animation is great, and the characters are well developed. All this allows 'Happy feet' to dabble with some great themes and still make it appeal to the whole family.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: The first half sets up character well, but then the middle doesn't have much going on at all, and the end is a fairly poor, ripped off version of the 3rd act of the classic 'finding nemo' where all the serious themes are hammered home. This akwardness means none of the plot appears to fit together well.
VERDICT: The characters keep it going, but 'Happy feet's plot stops it from being a classic animation to remember… Expand

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CineAutoctonoJul 25, 2015

a fascinating story of penguins willing to make a difference to save their livelihoods , excellent work of George Miller , also remember that Brittany Murphy died five years ago.

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TimeOfTheChimpsSep 5, 2014

Words cannot describe my love of this film. Boasting an entertaining story and unbelievably realistic animation, Happy Feet qualifies as one of the most entertaining animated films I've ever had the pleasure of watching. It's a very heartfeltWords cannot describe my love of this film. Boasting an entertaining story and unbelievably realistic animation, Happy Feet qualifies as one of the most entertaining animated films I've ever had the pleasure of watching. It's a very heartfelt movie with a theme that blends quite nicely with the amazing story and memorable characters. I would give this film a 20, but unfortunately, the rating only goes up to 10.… Expand

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3

MovieGuysJun 23, 2014

Happy Feet is a repetitive, annoying kids movie with a diluted message and one of Robin Williams' career worst (second to Jumanji). And if you are an adult watching this movie, I feel your pain.

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8

Mordovan89Mar 5, 2014

Great, the story is good, entertaining, and contains very significant environmental messages. But exaggeration is still present, as the adventure is not very awesome. Well, I think he deserves 8, but no more.

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4

RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013

Happy Feet made me want to cut my foot off.
An extremely pointless and overdone film. The message is good but simple, the delivery is poor, the singing is in some cases vomit worthy, and above all it is not very entertaining.

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jeff_reviewsJul 9, 2013

"Happy Feet" was troublesome in my opinions. I loved the songs, but I felt that they somehow lagged the film. Yes, I know that it was trying to feel like a musical-like film, but I thought that the songs and dances dragged the film down, and"Happy Feet" was troublesome in my opinions. I loved the songs, but I felt that they somehow lagged the film. Yes, I know that it was trying to feel like a musical-like film, but I thought that the songs and dances dragged the film down, and it got boring at times. Its plot is okay but nothing stellar, and the feel of the movie can feel bland at times. I'm not going to lie and say that I completely enjoyed it, because I didn't. Surprised that it beat Cars at the Academy Awards, but I guess it would be better than Monster House winning.… Expand

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GriffinJan 28, 2013

This movie certainly isn't among the best ever made, but it still has great computer animation, great musical numbers, & enjoyable characters. Fans of romance will be left empty by the lack of interaction between the main character & the loveThis movie certainly isn't among the best ever made, but it still has great computer animation, great musical numbers, & enjoyable characters. Fans of romance will be left empty by the lack of interaction between the main character & the love interest, but there's still things to appreciate.… Expand

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10

moviefan11Aug 28, 2012

lovley film......................................................................................................................................................

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Psyco6Mar 18, 2012

This movie has an amazing cast ,but the movie itself is bad.

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8

heyitsmegrif4Jan 16, 2012

Although we have seen the center of the story many times before; Happy Feet is very touching, fantastically animated and funny. It benefits from its extreme heart mostly. I give this film 84%.

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7

oscarrNov 28, 2011

For an animated movie, it is very emotional. No doubt: the best animated movie of the year, with Surf's Up at number 2. I felt so sad when the penguin got trapped.

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cub317Nov 14, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't understand why people loved this movie. All I saw from it was a total piece of crud. This movie was rated best animated movie of 2006, which makes it one of the most overrated animated movies of all time. I'll admit that the animation was amazing, and it looked so real, but that's the only good thing about this movie, and that's probably the only reason why people love this movie. The reason why I hated this movie was that its plot was so pointless. The reason why it was pointless is the ending. It shows penguins dancing in order to tell the humans to stop taking their fish. Not to mention, the humans actually realized what they were doing from this dance! How the heck did that make them realize what they were taking from the penguins? On top of that, since when do penguins sing and dance? I know that it's an animated movie, and you can do what you want with an animated movie, but this was a far more realistic animated movie. In other words, penguins shouldn't be dancing in an animated movie that was supposed to be realistic. Another thing that annoys me is that there was no humor! One thing that's cool about most animated movies is that almost all of them are funny! This movie has little to no humor in it whatsoever! After seeing this movie, I totally disagreed with most critic's opinions on this movie. I think that Cars should've been the best animated movie of 2006, and not this!… Expand

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ImogenDulieu987Oct 30, 2011

thisisagreatfilmireallyenjoyeditandboughtitondvdthedayitcameoutbecauseitwasagoodfilmsowatchitassoonasyoubuythedvdithasalotofgreatscenesinitandihavealotoffavouritecharacterslikeisaiedbeforeitwasag-reatfilm.thatisallihavetosaysogoodbyeandgoodluthisisagreatfilmireallyenjoyeditandboughtitondvdthedayitcameoutbecauseitwasagoodfilmsowatchitassoonasyoubuythedvdithasalotofgreatscenesinitandihavealotoffavouritecharacterslikeisaiedbeforeitwasag-reatfilm.thatisallihavetosaysogoodbyeandgoodluckreadingthis!!!… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Oct 5, 2011

The story of "Happy Feet" doesn't really appeal to the audience, but the cheerful songs do.

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MichaelDAug 14, 2011

The movie was good. Not the best animated movie I ever seen but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone but anyone from 7-13 years old would like it.

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TheAnti360FoxMay 1, 2011

Visually spectacular, but Happy Feet seems to not know when to end its tedious, seemingly unending story, and thus makes itself the runt in the litter of movies that won Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

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gm101Mar 22, 2011

I get the message being told, but did it have to be so bland? Yes, it may have had a few decent songs, but all the characters looked creepy. If you want a better movie, try "March of the Penguins," at least that looks less creepy and more appealing.

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TheQuietGamerMar 5, 2011

This has to be one of the most boring movie I have ever watched, there isn't a good thing that I can find about this movie, kids and adults of all ages will hate this movie.

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RogerSmith97Feb 21, 2011

What A Great Childrens Movie! Sooo Sooo Sooo Cute! :) The Voices Are Perfect....
The Best Movie Of 2006! The Drawings Are Just So Beautiful!
If You Have Not Seen This You Should....

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sreekiranFeb 19, 2011

the movie is really food and can bring a lot of entertainment. the first half is pleasant. the second half is gripping with some strong script. the climax is perfect. somwhere the humans and penguins sequences are trimmed. so i give only 8.the movie is really food and can bring a lot of entertainment. the first half is pleasant. the second half is gripping with some strong script. the climax is perfect. somwhere the humans and penguins sequences are trimmed. so i give only 8. otherwise movie would have got 10/10… Expand

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InfamousPrinceJan 13, 2011

Definitely amazing movie, and definitely deserved an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. One of the best animated movies in the past 5 years. Deserves the highest rating.

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ClankaNov 13, 2010

Uhh... turn off the TV! Horrible. Elijah Wood + Main Protagonist = Sever Displeasure. Honestly do yourslef a favour and DON'T SEE THIS MOVIE! If you want to be tortured don't choose this movie, it'll be worse than fire.

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MovieLonely94Nov 3, 2010

awesome movie

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8

MikeWDec 5, 2009

I thought it was pretty good, if you just looking for laughs, this isn't the best movie. Its more like one of the old Disney classics, that focuses on the story.

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DavidEDec 2, 2009

You should see Happy Feet--not only because it's stupendous, but also because it features the best dancing you'll see on the screen this year.

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ShalandaVNov 24, 2009

Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of those men who need more than they get Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman Who that has laid too many bets The mirror stares you in the face And says, "Baby, uh, uh, uh, it don't work!" You say Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of those men who need more than they get Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman Who that has laid too many bets The mirror stares you in the face And says, "Baby, uh, uh, uh, it don't work!" You say your prayers though you don't care you sing, you dance and shake the hurt Dance!… Expand

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krissOct 29, 2009

Oka...soo this is far by the best animated movie I've ever seen or possibly the best movie I've ever seen. To my opinion, everything in this movie fits perfectly. There's not one part that I didn't like. I love everything Oka...soo this is far by the best animated movie I've ever seen or possibly the best movie I've ever seen. To my opinion, everything in this movie fits perfectly. There's not one part that I didn't like. I love everything from the sound effects, visual effects, music, comedy, romance, voice acting, and even the penguins itself. I actually thought over the hedge was great but it doesn't compare to happy feet. The only thing that bugs me is that stupid movie Surfs up!...I mean, it was obviously copied from happy feet (the penguins) and what kind of penguin surfs anyway? Its just plain stupid to me....so to keep this short, happy feet is just perfection...I fell sorry for those people that don't actually like it...but then again...its there opinion...but I still don't know what's going on in there heads.… Expand

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nickjSep 13, 2009

An extremely well made movie. It is the best Warner Bros. animation of all time. Maybe I have a soft spot because I am a tap dancer, but this movie really touched me.

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This is, hands down, the worst movie I've ever seen. Why? Ok, 1st, the storyline was trash. A penguin is born, and in this ridiculous world the producers threw together, penguins are supposed to sing.(what?) But mumble, the penguin, This is, hands down, the worst movie I've ever seen. Why? Ok, 1st, the storyline was trash. A penguin is born, and in this ridiculous world the producers threw together, penguins are supposed to sing.(what?) But mumble, the penguin, dances instead.(what?) So then he get thrown out of the village and he is somehow compelled to tell humans to stop stealing their fish.(what?) So to ensure the story made even less sense, they threw in characters like lovelace, who have nothing to do with the story at all. Oh, and he gets choked later(Wha-a-a-at?). But to ensure the film was even stupider, they bring you non-animated humans in an animated movie. Nice job, I bet you could get a nick jr. liscense with that! Oh yeah, and the humans dance at the end.(What the-!?) Did that make any sense to you? I bet it didn't. It attempted to be funny, but no. The only remotely funny, or entertaining part at that, were the Spanish penguins. And they lasted about 1/8 of the movie. Come on! So with that information, stay away from this movie, or prepare to have 2 hours (or less) of your life to get sucked out of you. I'll go lay down now.… Expand

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WaldoJun 18, 2009

This movie is actually pretty great- the animation is beautiful, the music is catchy, the dancing looks very fluid, and although the story feels unevenly paced (all the zaniness happens at the end) and it reaches too far, it's an This movie is actually pretty great- the animation is beautiful, the music is catchy, the dancing looks very fluid, and although the story feels unevenly paced (all the zaniness happens at the end) and it reaches too far, it's an overall great film.… Expand

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KeenanSJun 15, 2009

This is without a doubt, the worst film I have ever seen. I have literally never hated anything as much as this abomination. I hated not just every second of this film, but every millisecond. This film was mind-blowingly horrible in every This is without a doubt, the worst film I have ever seen. I have literally never hated anything as much as this abomination. I hated not just every second of this film, but every millisecond. This film was mind-blowingly horrible in every conceivable way, and had absolutely no redeeming qualities to speak of. If you want a good animated film about the environment, try the rather good Pixar film; Wall-E.… Expand

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SamuelAJul 19, 2008

I enjoyed the movie, it did not seem rational in the least bit but entertaining nonetheless. I do however have a question for all you who did watch this movie with such scrutiny, what does ramon mouth at the end of the movie once they are I enjoyed the movie, it did not seem rational in the least bit but entertaining nonetheless. I do however have a question for all you who did watch this movie with such scrutiny, what does ramon mouth at the end of the movie once they are done singing? at the very end once the song and dance is done ramon says something under his breath. I was just curious to see if anyone knew.… Expand

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jonchApr 17, 2008

Happy Feet is the story of Mumble and how he never fits in. Well, it sucked. extremely blatant, it had good effects in all but it was stupid. The humor is weak (I never laughed once). The display of penguins is less fun, and more corky and Happy Feet is the story of Mumble and how he never fits in. Well, it sucked. extremely blatant, it had good effects in all but it was stupid. The humor is weak (I never laughed once). The display of penguins is less fun, and more corky and serious. But this film is for the little kids. This is definitely not suitable. It has content that is innuendo-relaed, sexually-related, and absolutely innapropriate. It also was very disturbing for the younger viewers. And having the humans involved was just lame, at first it was about Mumble trying to prove something, then its all about humans giving penguins the freedom in survival. You can see why it had won the Oscar for best animated film of the year. Its subject is quite big, and it is entertaining, fun, and full of adventure. And they try to base it on the facts of March of the Penguins, but most of us don't care about that. From my opinion, this movie is serious, and not any fun. Overall, it could have been so much better. too make up for this, go see surf's Up, its a great family flick, a lovable and hilarious film. And that movie just makes this one look even worse.… Expand

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JohnTJan 13, 2008

This movie is full of Racial propaganda. All the "cool" penguins had African/American and Latin overtones and accents while all the nasty penguins that gave them a hard time had Scottish (White) dialects. Then we wonder why our kinds form This movie is full of Racial propaganda. All the "cool" penguins had African/American and Latin overtones and accents while all the nasty penguins that gave them a hard time had Scottish (White) dialects. Then we wonder why our kinds form racial prejudices.… Expand

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ryanDec 28, 2007

Broken up storyline, bad character development, music without any relevance, conformistic, and in the end boring beyond believe

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ChrisP.Dec 27, 2007

Worst movie ever, I did not like it. They rushed through it too much, he was a kid for like 10 minutes.

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JCA.Oct 21, 2007

What was this. More of CSI than Happy dancing.

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BryanH.Oct 9, 2007

Robin Williams provides some cheap laughs as a small, Latin penguin, but the rest of the movie is deplorable. I really couldn't care less about "sexual overtones" (give me a break, I saw 'Pretty Woman' when I was little. Kids Robin Williams provides some cheap laughs as a small, Latin penguin, but the rest of the movie is deplorable. I really couldn't care less about "sexual overtones" (give me a break, I saw 'Pretty Woman' when I was little. Kids have NO IDEA what those comments mean. Use your head) I was more concerned with the banner-waving environmentalist agenda that the movie has throughout. My fiance wanted to see a cute movie about penguins, and I accidentally took her to see "An Inconvenient Truth (For Kids!)". In addition to all of this, a number of the actors involved don't seem to quite understand the nuances required to do voice acting well. Elijah Wood in particular. The characters felt flat and uninspired because of the rather drab voices that were lent to them.… Expand

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JaredC.Sep 9, 2007

I tried to laugh, but the giggles never came. Then I started to frown, to much sensual comments of course.

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guy!Aug 12, 2007

Great movie. It's like a broadway musical animated into a movie by warner brothers. Like my brother said though, these penguins really are, "Sex-demons".

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LindseyLJul 12, 2007

This movie was adorable! Although advertised for children, there are catchy lines that keep adults laughing, and children dancing in their seats. The song choice, at large catering to the adults, were hilarious selections, and it's plot This movie was adorable! Although advertised for children, there are catchy lines that keep adults laughing, and children dancing in their seats. The song choice, at large catering to the adults, were hilarious selections, and it's plot appeals to all ages. I took my four year old to see the movie and he loved it, kids don't lie. As far as sexual comments, first of all, these comments were not very recognizable to most and certainly not children and second, what movie does not have sexual suggestions? Not many. And third, what kind of people really allow these comments to cloud the rest of the brilliant animation? Come on, are you nuns?… Expand

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CoryH.Jun 18, 2007

The only problem I had with this movie were the sexual innuendos that went way over the line. I watched this movie for the first time with my 9 year old daughter, who I would not have allowed to see this movie had I known earlier that it The only problem I had with this movie were the sexual innuendos that went way over the line. I watched this movie for the first time with my 9 year old daughter, who I would not have allowed to see this movie had I known earlier that it should have been rated pg-13. I think the people that rate these movies must have fallen asleep through these parts to have allowed them into the movie with that rating. Parents beware.… Expand

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LisaS.Jun 17, 2007

This movie was terrible!! This was advertised to be a children's movie so we sat down with our 4 year old only to find out it's loaded with sexual over tones and dark themes. As others have said the only funny part of the movie was This movie was terrible!! This was advertised to be a children's movie so we sat down with our 4 year old only to find out it's loaded with sexual over tones and dark themes. As others have said the only funny part of the movie was when Happy Feet met up with the little penguins. This movie was a huge disappointment.… Expand

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MarkMay 20, 2007

I personally loved this movie. It has amazing animation, top notch voice talent and well placed and enjoyable dance numbers But it also has some darker themes but these i think go very well with the movie. One of the best reviews that i read I personally loved this movie. It has amazing animation, top notch voice talent and well placed and enjoyable dance numbers But it also has some darker themes but these i think go very well with the movie. One of the best reviews that i read about this movie is that its a portayal of "penguin hell" basically. Sure we all know what conservation issues look to humans... because well we are humans. But this movie has an interesting perspective and has a conservation issue (in this case overfishing) from the point of view from the penguins. Throughout the movie you can see examples of this. For example, mumble's disbelief when he discoveres some trash floating in the ocean. "the aliens must be here... i mean why would they leave all of this behind?" Ive read a lot of reviews about this movie, and the main points of them not liking it are: *The main antagonist may have people thinking that this movie is attacking religion *There are at 2 kinda scary scenes that might not be suitable for little little kids, but then again this movie is rated PG for a reason *People think that just because this movie is trying to make people aware of conservation issues that it automatically sucks. It doesn't. *People are suprised at the somewhat darker themes that are portrayed in the movie, when they thought they were going to see a happy little movie about dancing penguins. I kinda agree that the movies was kinda incorrectly advertised, but i enjoyed it more this way. Overall, walk into this movie with an open mind, and try to enjoy it. If you cannot possibly like it then fine. But just know that this movie does have a 77 here on metacritic, a 75 on rotten tomatoes, and both translate to "favorable reviews". Give the movie a chance, thats all anyone can ask.… Expand

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KerryMay 19, 2007

It really was stupid and inconsistent (and the tap dancing that centered around this movie even blew). I tried to shrug off my lack of enjoyment for this movie by saying "oh, it's just for very little kids," but there are STRANGE sexualIt really was stupid and inconsistent (and the tap dancing that centered around this movie even blew). I tried to shrug off my lack of enjoyment for this movie by saying "oh, it's just for very little kids," but there are STRANGE sexual scenes throughout the movie, including lines like "I'll make love you too" or "i need your body from dusk till dawn" or even this uncomfortable scene when the main character dirty dances with another penguin, and another penguin retires for the evening for an implied orgy. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING!?!?!??! Don't even bring your kids to this one!… Expand

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HarryMay 19, 2007

I normally LOVE animated kids movies like this and, after the amazing reviews I heard for it, I expected this movie to rock. It didn't. It was awful. Maybe it's because I'm an adult and this movie is made for 1 year olds, but I normally LOVE animated kids movies like this and, after the amazing reviews I heard for it, I expected this movie to rock. It didn't. It was awful. Maybe it's because I'm an adult and this movie is made for 1 year olds, but I just did NOT get why anyone would like this film! I only enjoyed this movie and laughed once, and that was when a small group of penguins meet Mumble for the first time and offer the ONLY interesting characters. I hated it, don't even rent it.… Expand

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GrooveM.May 14, 2007

Totally GAY. this movie really blew hard! I though i was in a gay penguin bar when I heard the soundtrack (did they play "I will Survive"?). I think Robbin Williams is trying to recruit children over to the gay side. with this one. yea yea Totally GAY. this movie really blew hard! I though i was in a gay penguin bar when I heard the soundtrack (did they play "I will Survive"?). I think Robbin Williams is trying to recruit children over to the gay side. with this one. yea yea they'll say the animation was impressive, but it isn't anything we havent seen in a 100 other movies over the last 4 years; a true waste of money and time. (unless you dream of hooking up with a gay penguin boy) the footage should be burned.… Expand

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EricC.May 13, 2007

Is it just me, or was anyone else a little uncomfortable with sexual inuendos in a kids movie? Do we really need penguins to explain sex to our youth (this is the second time, by the way)? I guess I could put up with these squirm-inducing Is it just me, or was anyone else a little uncomfortable with sexual inuendos in a kids movie? Do we really need penguins to explain sex to our youth (this is the second time, by the way)? I guess I could put up with these squirm-inducing moments if a decent story could be fasioned, but this doesn't happen. Another movie celebrating uniqueness, super. And there are no loveable characters that kids movies demand. Worst kids movie I've seen in a while, and we'll probably see a sequel, since the ever so wise Academy saw it necessary to grant it an Oscar.… Expand

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PnArdyPnArdyMay 13, 2007

Cool 3d animation musical about the life of penguins. Got Oscar, but in my opinion, Cars 3d animation was much better.

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MovieFanMay 6, 2007

A strangely hostile little film. Gloria's 'heart song' is downright depressing. Then the rejection of Gloria, by Mumble, with him running off with 'the boys' instead...yes, this is majorly a gay theme. Then we have A strangely hostile little film. Gloria's 'heart song' is downright depressing. Then the rejection of Gloria, by Mumble, with him running off with 'the boys' instead...yes, this is majorly a gay theme. Then we have the supportive mother, plus insensitive father. Hmmmm. Gloria follows Mumble over the ice to tell him she loves him and he tells her that's not for me!! Pulease. Girl hate to the max. There is nothing heart warming about this awful movie; the plot is dull and trite besides Cute little penguin, but that's it. No real humor or warmth. I'm not very religious, but I felt the anti-religious subtext was kind a ugly. Save your clams; don't spend any money on this loser.… Expand

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DevonC.Apr 29, 2007

Boring, lame, inapropriate, crude, disturbing, tiring, not funny, and lame again.

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MaxK.Apr 29, 2007

Happy Feet is a very weird and dark film, notably the scenes where Mumble is locked in a zoo, and looses his mind, then throws fish at wall, and where Mumbles father Nemphis goes: "there hasn't been one day, not one day, that I Happy Feet is a very weird and dark film, notably the scenes where Mumble is locked in a zoo, and looses his mind, then throws fish at wall, and where Mumbles father Nemphis goes: "there hasn't been one day, not one day, that I haven't done right by you" in a dark murky cave. but, surprisingly this movie teaches some sensible depth. The movie is highly hell-bent on teaching the enviromental message of food shortage: fish for penguins becoming lesser abd lesser each day, its nice to see that in a kids cartoon venture. Packed with hot musical numbers, and exceptional computer animation, Happy Feet will dazzle all kids and parents alike with its sensible depth and nice music songs and animation.… Expand

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tugApr 22, 2007

This movie was painful to sit though. If not for my young daughter I would have walked out. Horrible voice work, goofy premise and clumsy handling of the issues.

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AndrewR.Apr 13, 2007

The CGI was astounding, but unless you like watching penguins dance and sing and dance and sing and dance and sing the movie was... well, maybe Mumble could dance this one out in Morse code: -... --- .-. .. -. --. (boring).

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CJApr 6, 2007

The concept of a dancing penguin was interesting and quite original to say the least. Happy Feet provided laughs and tears, which most animated films are unable to do for adults. Painfully let down towards the end.

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JayW.Apr 2, 2007

Good graphics? Erm, this is like any other computer animated film - so that doesn't carry this overly-preachy and hardly-entertaining dud.

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[Anonymous]Mar 30, 2007

I rate it a 6, but only because of the graphics. Otherwise, it's typical Disney childrens' fare whose"wackiness" shouldn't be mistaken for originality.

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JudyT.Mar 28, 2007

Could have been better if they had skipped the enviornmental theme. It didn't make my feet dance because the good sequences were cut short.

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SteveK.Mar 28, 2007

I try not to read too many reviews before watching a movie so it doesn't bias my viewing, but after watching the movie and reading all the glowing praise for this "kid's movie", I just don't get it. As an adult movie, it is I try not to read too many reviews before watching a movie so it doesn't bias my viewing, but after watching the movie and reading all the glowing praise for this "kid's movie", I just don't get it. As an adult movie, it is really, horribly inconsistent with so many themes rolled up into one that not very many are done very well. At times, it felt like many superior movies stitched together into a considersably less entertaining whole. The pacing of the movie is jarring and the last third of the movie is more than a little weird. The singing penguins were bizarre in a Baz Luhrman way but in a much more uncomfortable way.... cuz it's supposed to be a kids' movie! Anyone who says "oh, was it suposed to be a kids' movie?" doesn't know hollywood very well or seen any of the myriad cross-promotions. I kid you not, the first line you hear the penguins sing is "you don't have to be beautiful to turn me on, I just need your body baby from dusk til dawn." (from Prince's "Kiss") and you also get Penguins singing things like "I'll make love to you" (Boys II Men). Plus, the "love story" in the movie takes a much too complicated turn for little kids. Kids absorb EVERY word and lyric spoken in these movies. They know every song and word by heart. I don't mean to be a prude but I'm going to cringe more than a little if I see a little kid singing "Kiss". This movie had so much promise, great action sequences and animation, a noble effort to have a pro-environmental theme, but just in the end, too inconsistent, weird, and disturbing for me.… Expand

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CrystalW.Mar 26, 2007

It was great how stupid the humans were and there was an ironic message that people wont help an endangered species unless they do something novel for us.. .like tapdance. It isnt meant to attack religion, and the "sexuality" is not in a It was great how stupid the humans were and there was an ironic message that people wont help an endangered species unless they do something novel for us.. .like tapdance. It isnt meant to attack religion, and the "sexuality" is not in a form that is understandable until prepubescent years so get over it, it was meant to make the adults giggle.… Expand

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ChadShiiraMar 12, 2007

"Happy Feet" is a kids movie; it's also a surprisingly intellectual one. When the penguin elders blame dance for a dip in the fish supply, you'll hear unmistakable echoes of irrational claims made by religious zealots who explain "Happy Feet" is a kids movie; it's also a surprisingly intellectual one. When the penguin elders blame dance for a dip in the fish supply, you'll hear unmistakable echoes of irrational claims made by religious zealots who explain some calamity as being the result of sin. "Happy Feet" also quotes "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" with clever subtlety. Music is used to communicate with the extra-terrestrials in the Spielberg film, but it's dance that is used here to "talk" with the "aliens". Mumble(Elijah Wood) is a prophet(dance is used here as the gospel, or perhaps, Esperanto expressed in a kinetic form) of sorts; rather than speak in tongues, he speaks with his feet to communicate with a higher being. Interestingly, the religion(or organized paganism) in this penguin society is secular music(although Queen's "Somebody to Love" has distinct gospel overtones). Popular song is the text that's followed by the flightless orthodox. These birds are godless Bacchanal heathens who bump and grind to salacious Prince songs. You know, maybe this isn't a kids' movie after all.… Expand

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PataretaJan 25, 2007

I loved the movie. Was it ever labeled as a kids movie? I'm not saying it should or shouldn't be, but I don't agree with the critics that say the movie has deep matters. I really enjoyed it, personally considered it very I loved the movie. Was it ever labeled as a kids movie? I'm not saying it should or shouldn't be, but I don't agree with the critics that say the movie has deep matters. I really enjoyed it, personally considered it very funny, very well done animation (at times it looked almost real), excellent music, touching and very sweet. I loved the way they mixed animation and reality at the end. Great movie.… Expand

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KareyP.Jan 18, 2007

What a wonderful movie. I almost forgot it was animated!! My 2 yr old son never moved a muscle during the movie and he left the theater dancing!!

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CraigB.Jan 8, 2007

Absolutely charming ... with breath-taking visuals /amazing CGI. Well worth the entry fee.

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DonW.Jan 7, 2007

Not a children's movie, no one under 12 should see this movie due to adult themes that those under 4 may not understand. I enjoyed watching dancing penquins and the enviromental slant at the end didn't bother me or detract from the Not a children's movie, no one under 12 should see this movie due to adult themes that those under 4 may not understand. I enjoyed watching dancing penquins and the enviromental slant at the end didn't bother me or detract from the good story.… Expand

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RhinnaJ.Jan 7, 2007

Amazing!! The film was purely great and the people who didn't like it did not have a sense of humor. The movie was great and should get a ten.

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DanielC.Jan 2, 2007

This movie falls into the okay fare but wouldn't watch it again catergory. It's story is reasonable but with many flaws. Number one, the racial sterotyping. Doesn't work. Number two, it's too long for kids, and not funny, This movie falls into the okay fare but wouldn't watch it again catergory. It's story is reasonable but with many flaws. Number one, the racial sterotyping. Doesn't work. Number two, it's too long for kids, and not funny, and rather scary. Number three and this is a the big one, the whole plot of ecological action is rushed. The movie skipped from the penguins saying how horrible it is that our fish is taken to lets stop fishing in about two seconds, the ending of this film seemed rushed and tacked on. I'm all for telling the story about how we butcher our planet as I'm a bleeding heart liberal myself, but this is the wrong place and the wrong people. You don't try and preach environmental notions to 7 year olds, they won't get it. Far better to pitch it in another movie designed for elder viewers. This movie should have been for kids, but it wasn't. Oh well.… Expand

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HollyBDec 30, 2006

Very enjoyable film for anyone, not just for kids. And those who are rating this movie low because they feel it is too political are just out to lunch. The only thing this movie asks is for people to consider the effect that human actions Very enjoyable film for anyone, not just for kids. And those who are rating this movie low because they feel it is too political are just out to lunch. The only thing this movie asks is for people to consider the effect that human actions are having on the other creatures on our planet. Other than that, it's message is all about accepting and being yourself. Either way, great messages for the whole family!… Expand

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MatthewKDec 23, 2006

I don't think this film is about whether one is liberal or not. I'm very liberal and I thought this movie was garbage just because everything about it was horrible. The little kids in the theater didn't laugh once!

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BillL.Dec 22, 2006

This film was a waste of money for anyone over the age of 8 or 9. My sister and I take our 11 year old girls to the movies every weekend. I usually enjoy animated films. This one put me right to sleep.

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AngelloC.Dec 22, 2006

La mejor pelicula que habla la verdad en una forma un poco mas clara en una perspectiva muy distinta, ojala hagan mas de estas!! Nuestro Planeta lo estamos Destruyendo y nadie hace nada!!! Felicitaciones Warner Brothers hagan mas de estas!!!

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MiguelG.Dec 20, 2006

Very entertaining and moving as well. Beautiful animation for adults who have ever taken an unpopular stance, like nature documentaries or are enviromentally concious.

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MarkB.Dec 18, 2006

You've got to give this to us Americans: we may be polarized as never before on war, politics and religion, and completely unable to come to a consensus on who the most deserving Survivor or American Idol is...but we sure do love us You've got to give this to us Americans: we may be polarized as never before on war, politics and religion, and completely unable to come to a consensus on who the most deserving Survivor or American Idol is...but we sure do love us some penguins! (Put Chilly Willy atop the Christmas tree on the lawn of a public school or government office, and I'd wager that even the ACLU will keep is mitts off.) George Miller's strange-but-charming Happy Feet theorizes that if a papa penguin drops the egg, it won't kill the chick inside, as was so fervently, memorably anfd heartwrenchingly noted in March of the Penguins...it'll just rattle his innards, turning him into a mildly eccentric potential social outcast who can't sing like the rest of his breed, but can shake his tail feathers like Fred, Ginger AND Bojangles! Had Miller willingly agreed to jettison the quirkiness he brought to the money-losing Babe: Pig in the City (which nevertheless shot it to Number One on at least one major critic's Best Of list) and dispensed with the social/environmental messages altogether, he undoubtedly would've had an even bigger and more surefire box office smash...so let's all be grateful that Miller listened to HIS heartsong. And unlike all those pushy CGI-fests of the last few years that obnoxiously show off their pop culture smarts (meaning that their makers watch the same TV shows and listen to the same CDs as most of the audience) by shoehorning in hit songs just to score easy jokes and points, Happy Feet ingeniously and endearingly makes them Necessary To The Plot. (And let's not hear anymore about the movie's scary sequences, involving predatory sea lions and other dangers, rendering it unsuitable for most kids. They endured Bambi's mother's death, Dumbo's painful separation from HIS mother, and Simba's extended scene with his father's corpse with very little discernible internal damage. I rest my case.) Elijah Wood, voicing Mumble, displays more animation working behind the microphone than he did in all three Lord of the Rings movies (although Rugrats' E. G. Daily, providing his younger voice, helps immeasurably); Hugh Jackman is surprisingly overbearing as his dad, but Brittany Murphy (Little Black Book, Just Married), as Mumble's childhood friend with the potential to become Something More is even more surprisingly charming...and Robin Williams, playing two roles, is doubly-surprisingly bearable in both. The movie's warmheartedness does a lot to compensate for its somewhat shaky final half-hour, when it shifts gears from being a very imaginative variant on Chicken Little's outcast-gains-acceptance-AND-learns-to-love himself scenario and moves on to bigger issues, transforming rather abruptly ino An Inconvenient Truth: The Junior Edition. Not that Miller hasn't inserted a few clues beforehand, or that the message (you can't really help others, on an individual or group basis, unless you learn to accept yourself first) ISN'T valuable or valid...but Mumble's hero's journey to to convince us humans to quit depriving them of all the fish necessary for their sustenance is flawed from a basic storytelling rather than a thematic viewpoint; it has a tendency to zigzag from point A to point Q while skipping Points B through P altogether. (I was reminded of certain TV comedy skits where the heroic canine, running to get help, barks for about thirty seconds and the strangers he's communicating with deduce that the sawmill's on fire, the heroine is tied to the railroad tracks AND the mortgage is overdue!) Nevertheless, Mumble gets his message across because, of course he IS a dancing penguin, and if dancing penguins can get us to spend more ticket money on them than on James Bond week after week, then they're certainly capable of convincing us of anything!… Expand

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TomasD.Dec 15, 2006

I loved this movie very much as i enjoyed it with my kids. Truly a movie for the whole family.

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MichaelSDec 13, 2006

I have joined Glenn Beck in his fatwa against Happy Feet. I don't want to be bombarded wiht a political statement everytime I see a animated film. And the fact that this is making the UN seem like gods....I'm disgusted. The UN I have joined Glenn Beck in his fatwa against Happy Feet. I don't want to be bombarded wiht a political statement everytime I see a animated film. And the fact that this is making the UN seem like gods....I'm disgusted. The UN barely does anything right. Propaganda.… Expand

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AnO.Dec 12, 2006

While Happy Feet is visually impressive it has too many flaws, and ends up only average, in my opinion. First, it's too long for a kids movie. My 3 yr. old liked it but was antsey with about 30 minutes left. The story is just too While Happy Feet is visually impressive it has too many flaws, and ends up only average, in my opinion. First, it's too long for a kids movie. My 3 yr. old liked it but was antsey with about 30 minutes left. The story is just too convoluted, and keeps going when it should've ended. Brittany Murphy can't sing very well, so I question her being cast as the female penguin whose talent everyone oohs & aaahs over (maybe she wants to start a recording career, and WB cast her to promote her?). And I have to say that casting Robin Williams to voice 2 characters as obvious racial stereotypes was misguided at best, cynical and crass at worst. What, they couldn't find any black or hispanic actors that needed work? The movie does have some good to it, however. There are scenes with real emotional resonance (where Mumbles is kicked out of the graduation day celebration and watches & sways from afar; the scene in the zoo) but ultimately they are few and far between. A simpler "be yourself" message without the quest for world salvation would have been sufficient, but regardless 30 minutes could have easily been trimmed from this without much loss. OK but not great, and I agree with others that a couple of scenes are extremely scary for younger viewers.… Expand

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Rev.R.Dec 11, 2006

Yes, this movie is an overtly pro-environment film. Some have even extracted from its message a secondary message that is treated with equal relevance: a request that we practice tolerance toward those who are different. If they are accused Yes, this movie is an overtly pro-environment film. Some have even extracted from its message a secondary message that is treated with equal relevance: a request that we practice tolerance toward those who are different. If they are accused of "extracting" this message as an aside, then the charge is akin to a dentist spotting a broken molar and saying, "It's no big deal. I'll get to it when I first rid your mouth of pollutants with a good cleaning." Miller makes this a major issue in the flim. As a clergyperson I acknowledge that the dynamics that operate within and define a faith-based community are portrayed as the birth-mother of intolerance. The scene in the movie portraying a destructive community that exercised no care for Sir Elton John's Circle of LIfe even employs the image of a church standing high above the remains of the apathetic community. Is it a fair critique? Herein lies the value of such films: it operates on the assumption that we are intelligent, thinking people who can take criticism and determine its truthfulness and validity. Along with the large number of people in faith-based communities who feel no threat from beliefs that challenge our own, I welcome the challenge. For all who believe the enviornment is the type of issue that addresses the ability of the children in the theater to survive; and, that tolerance for those who tell us "I wish I could change but I cannot" is also important for our survival as humans who intentionally nurture and value the spiritual resource of compassion. Miller refuses to let us bury our heads in the sand (or snow). Now, while I am wrestling with the political and faith-based assertions regarding human destiny, the film presented my 3 year old granddaughter with a simple, entertaining story that is, on her level, a new twist on the "ugle ducking. Thank you George Miller for "layering" this movie for young and old, people of faith and those struggling with doubt, and people who embrace this opportunity to revisit their political views. And George, thank you for one heck of a soundtrack! I can understand (no, I can try to understand) why some will devalue this move for not going far enough, or for going too far in a chldren's movie, etc. However, throw down the gauntlet related to my beliefs, entertain my granddaughter, and fill my ears with a soundtrack fusing some of the best samplings of every genre of rock/pop/ dance and hiphop, (utilizing them in just the right places) and I'll give you a 10 because I really believe it is worth it! Maybe this Christmas we can learn to dance!… Expand

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MarcC.Dec 10, 2006

Spectacular animation and a wonderful movie - the song and dance numbers are great for young and old alike.

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SegumiO.Dec 8, 2006

I actually regretted taking my 5 and 4 year-olds to see this movie. There were several things I found rather disturbing about this movie. It had way too much sexual innuendos for a "kids movie". I was glad my kids were not old enough to I actually regretted taking my 5 and 4 year-olds to see this movie. There were several things I found rather disturbing about this movie. It had way too much sexual innuendos for a "kids movie". I was glad my kids were not old enough to fully understand what was going on. There is a scene where a guru-like penguin named "Lovelace" retires to his quarters with a harem of females to... uh, read (I hope). I was also disturbed by the racial stereotyping. I would like to give the benefit of doubt to the producers and think that they were trying to show different ethnic groups tolerating each other and getting along in harmony. But it just doesn't work in this movie. By having the shorter, less serious characters speak Spanish, this film actually does more injustice than good for the Hispanics. Many kids in that theater, including my own, were terrified when the sea lion and killer whales were chasing after Mumble in scenes reminiscent of Jaws. Sometimes being too realistic is not the best in a kids' movie, especially when the characters are trying to kill another. These could have been done in a much less horrifying manner (e.g. Shrek, Nemo). Seeing baby Mumble dance was cute for a while, but it gets tiring very quickly. Over half hour of singing and dancing scenes were a real challenge to sit through. The political statement they are trying to make is very poorly presented. World leaders agreeing to ban commercial fishing in Antarctica only after seeing the penguins dance?!? I still don't get the connection. Are they suggesting that only because of this neat trick the species can perform, they deserve to be conseved? Are they not worth saving otherwise? Do yourself a huge favor. Use the money to see another movie.… Expand

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JessieHDec 7, 2006

Unfortunately, for all of you who believe that this is a

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