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Happy FeetFor anyone who thought the Oscar-winning documentary March of the Penguins was the most marvelous cinematic moment for these nomads of the south, you haven't seen nothing yet. Here's an animated wonder about a penguin named Mumble who can't sing, but can dance up a storm. George Miller, the driving force behind the Babe (and Mad Max) movies, takes another creative step in family entertainment with this big, beautiful, music-fueled film that will have kids and their parents dancing in the streets. From his first moment alive, Mumble (voiced by Elijah Woods) feels the beat and can't stop dancing. Unfortunatly, emperor penguins are all about finding their own heart song, and dancing youngster--as cute as he is--is a misfit. Luckily, he bumps into little blue penguins, a Spanish-infused group (led by Robin Williams) and begins a series of adventures. Miller has an exceptional variety of entertainment, Busby Berkley musical numbers, amusement park thrills, exciting chase sequences (seals and orca lovers might like think otherwise), and even an environmental message that doesn't weigh you down. Best of all, you don't know where the movie is going in the last act, a rare occurrence these days in family entertainment. A fusion of rock songs, mashed up and otherwise are featured; this movie is as much a musical as a comedy. Mumble's solo dance to a new version of Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" by Fantasia, Patti and Yolanda may be the most joyful moment on camera in 2006. --Doug Thomas... Read More »
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| 4 / 5 | Ver-r-y goood film, AMIGO..!
ITS DAT GUY "da Wun and Only" (SOUF EAST LONDON) - 12 April 2007 NEGATIVE- the talking bits are quite boring... BUTTTT other than that....... the postives... Ive seen this film in the cinema then Ive decided to buy it on DVD as its so good and reallyyy funny. Theres this bit with the Indian penguins (they're mostly on the whole film), anyways this bit is the funniest and with the way they talk is reallyy funnyy. dont woryy if you dont know what i mean. Anyways, as most review already been said, this is about a penguin named Mumble and his "tribe" rejected him because he cant sing (and everyone also got their own talent) and nobody likes HIS talent, which is toe tapping. Im not gonna telll you the whole film. Just buy it, well ID RECOMMEND THAT YOU JUST WAIT TILL THE PRICE DECREASE A BIT OR JUST RENT IT. This is not the type of film that you would wanna watch everyday. For example like The Incredibles, ah what a film.!... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | Happy Feet!!!!!! Animation Of The Year & Maybe Ever!
B. Probert "seanyprobert" (East Sussex, England) - 3 December 2006 A film about dancing and singing penguins who find their soul mate through their heart song and a penguin is born who can't sing but can half tap dance. It's probably the most simple yet fantastic plot line a writer could think of. So did the film have the factors to match up? Of course it did but it suprises you as the film wasn't what I was expecting , however it exceeded my expectations and made perhaps one of the best films of the year. Voice-overs can sometimes be hard to crack with Chicken Little mastering that but failing in nearly all other factors, Valiant was a classic case of wrong voice-overs with Ewan McGregor doing an awful job of the bird himself. Luckily Happy feet doesnt go down this street with all the voice-overs suiting their character emmensely well and suprise you as some can sing well, the only perhaps weak link is Nicole Kidman as Norma Jean, Mumbles's mum. The animation visuals in this film are dazzling, managing to cross animation and live visuals well without making it seem green screen, Happy Feet makes Cars look like Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The feathers seem to have every detail done with ultimate care, every detail on the penguins and the antarctic paradise are brilliant and theres hardly a fault on any of them. The biggest winner of the film is the message that Happy Feet sends out, showing the penguins in peril due to global warming, antarctic fishing and littering send you that guilty feeling shivering down your spine, never before has an animation film sent out such a sophisticated message whilst still delighting children and adults alike. Nowadays animation films that have that unique element are worth every penny of your money and Happy feet is simply nothing you will ever see in your life. I shall be buying the DVD and shall watch it again and again with a smile on my face, even if the film sends out a strong message, it still manages to take that crucial first word of the title and give you that same feeling. HAPPY Feet... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | Happy Feet - a fantastic film.
Adam Douglas (Durham, UK) - 3 December 2006 Me and my family's four big and four small happy feet have just returned from the cinema, where the feet's owners had a rare treat. This is a fantastic film! Warner Bros and all concerned should be proud of their achievement. Not only is the movie cute, it has a great sound track, is full of infectious fun, is breathtaking to look at, and is suitable for all age groups. It appeals on multiple levels, having both the obvious storyline plus lots of others too, for example about the wrongness of religious bigotry, about being rejected but finding purpose and carrying on, and about real love. It also has a strong eco-message which will register in young minds and hopefully help shape a better tomorrow for the planet. So, take spectacle, epic scale, thrills, brilliant charactarisation, amazing voice talents, a laugh a minute and incredible feel-good - what do you get? Not just a good film, a Great film! Everyone should see it, and it should be compulsory for 8 to 14 year olds.... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | A little toe-tapping delight!!!
Mr. M "Movie mad" - 17 December 2006 Happy Feet has to be the best animation film I've seen in ages!!! The animation and detail is excellent and the songs are great. When a father-to-be penguin accidently drops his egg, his child turns out to be different. He tap dances instead of singing. The other don't like this so they get rid of him. Whilst Mumble is not with the others, he goes in search for what is taking their fish along with his new buddies. The voices add more emotion to this movie, and the music is also fantastic!!! At the beginning, when Mumble was a little kid, he was soo cute and I actually believed that he was a real penguin!!! The killer whales also look realistic which makes it even more brilliant!!! Overall ,Happy Feet is a delight to watch and you should see it as soon as you can as it is FANTASTIC!!!!... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | Happy Feet ( to good to be true)
George Armstrong - 20 December 2006 HAPPY FEET Looking for a special way to have fun this decemburrrrr Waddle down to your local(loco)cinema (tranzelanson for penguins!!) murp murp murp murp murp(murp) murp ......... Best film ever saw easily 5 star(if there was 6-10) it would have just made it into a ten star!! Mild danger. If you go to the cinema it has got a realastick vibration and sound. Plays 7 songs and counting. More of a music video than an action one. Plenty of excitment with loads of chases. So happy its makes you cry!! Seen it 3 times going to see it for the fourth time it is so good!! Amazing (I shoud say). STARING Elijah Wood - Mumble Brittany Murphy - Gloria Hugh Jackman - Memphis Nicole Kidman - Norma Jean Robin Williams - Ramon & lovelace Hugo Weaving - Elder Noah Basicly the best film I've seen in my short life. Thank you for reading my review Andrew Armstrong Age 9... Read Full Review » |
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