Adventures of the Penguin King
nWave Pictures | Release Date: December 6, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
35
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
4
Negative:
3
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60
Total FilmPaul BradshawMay 17, 2013
It’s not as epic as "March Of The Penguins," or as stunning as the BBC’s usual slo-mo nature porn – but with nary an animated tap dance in sight, it’s still king of the 3D penguins. Read full review
60
The GuardianPeter BradshawMay 17, 2013
There are some nice images of the teeming penguin population, and great fun to be had witnessing the love life, and indeed sex life, of penguins. It does have to be said, though, there is a fair bit of Disneyfication going on. Read full review
40
The TelegraphRobbie CollinNov 29, 2013
The 3D photography is shallow and muddy, although a David Attenborough voiceover helps sustain interest. Read full review
40
Time Out LondonDerek AdamsMay 17, 2013
There’s little we haven’t seen before, including farting elephant seals. Read full review
30
Los Angeles TimesInkoo KangDec 10, 2013
The inherent cinematic potential of one of nature's cutest animals rescues the film from being a total waste of time. Read full review
30
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeDec 10, 2013
Where Attenborough's script lent an air of dignity to the shorter film, Allen's reading of Philip LaZebnik's cutesy narration has a canned feel, and is unlikely to connect with viewers too young to appreciate cliched humor about the joys of bachelorhood versus the duties of parenting. Read full review
20
Village VoiceChris PackhamDec 19, 2013
The dull Adventures of the Penguin King is definitely the laziest of the waddle-coms to win theatrical release. Read full review
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