For Earth Day, Disney Channel decided to air this year-old movie, and I am so glad they did. Penguins is the most adorable movie I have ever seen.
The documentary is narrated by Ed Helms(Stew from The Hangover), who shows us the life of Steve, a cute penguin who learns how to survive the harsh cold of Antarctica, and how he leaves his family to start his own.
There is one thing I must give the film credit for, and that's how much it made me love penguins. I've seen March of the Penguins, Happy Feet, and I grew up on a video series called 321 Penguins, and no other movie has made me love the animal more. This literally made penguins my favorite animal.
From a film-making standpoint, Penguins is glorious. This is all natural, no sets or anything. This is actual Antarctica, with actual penguins, actually waddling over God's Green Earth. The look is beautiful, and stunning as a result.
As a documentary, this is very educational. For example, before watching this, I never knew that penguins shed into being black and white. This process is called molting. If you love learning new facts about animals, then Penguins should be on your radar.
Simply watching the penguins is precious as well. Whether they are playing, waddling, or feeding their young, witnessing everyday life for a penguin made me beam bright. That's why I consider this to be so adorable.
There is even a scene where an egg hatches and we see life for a baby penguin begin. This was the most precious scene., and it was hands down the best one for me. I nearly cried with awe at that point.
For parents, you may want to be consider your child's age before showing them this. Really young kids(like toddlers) will most likely find this to a bore, and sensitive kids will be upset at predators quickly eating members Steve's family near the end.
This is quick and not graphic. As this a G rated movie from Disney, this won't be like watching Jaws. but kids may get upset at this after falling in love with these creatures. Even I was a little shaken at the sight of this for that reason, and I am 21 years old.
If I had to critique one thing about it, my one teeny tiny flaw would be that some scenes have no narration, and watching it in the dark made me nearly fall asleep. So, don't watch this too late or if you are tired. However, there is a positive with this as well, as the action tells a story within itself, which is sweet too.
I also couldn't help but notice that Ed Helms narrated this, and Morgan Freeman narrated March of the Penguins. Both of these stars were in Evan Almighty. To any directors reading this. if Steve Carell does a penguin documentary, my life will be complete.
Penguins is also evidence on the necessity of film as an entertainment medium. This is a story that could not be told on paper. The connection we have with Steve must be seen, not read or heard.
In short, Penguins gets my highest recommendation for animal lovers, anyone who wants to learn something new, or anyone wanting a sweet way to pass 76 minutes. The setting for Penguins may be freezing, but the movie itself is sure to warm your heart.
The documentary is narrated by Ed Helms(Stew from The Hangover), who shows us the life of Steve, a cute penguin who learns how to survive the harsh cold of Antarctica, and how he leaves his family to start his own.
There is one thing I must give the film credit for, and that's how much it made me love penguins. I've seen March of the Penguins, Happy Feet, and I grew up on a video series called 321 Penguins, and no other movie has made me love the animal more. This literally made penguins my favorite animal.
From a film-making standpoint, Penguins is glorious. This is all natural, no sets or anything. This is actual Antarctica, with actual penguins, actually waddling over God's Green Earth. The look is beautiful, and stunning as a result.
As a documentary, this is very educational. For example, before watching this, I never knew that penguins shed into being black and white. This process is called molting. If you love learning new facts about animals, then Penguins should be on your radar.
Simply watching the penguins is precious as well. Whether they are playing, waddling, or feeding their young, witnessing everyday life for a penguin made me beam bright. That's why I consider this to be so adorable.
There is even a scene where an egg hatches and we see life for a baby penguin begin. This was the most precious scene., and it was hands down the best one for me. I nearly cried with awe at that point.
For parents, you may want to be consider your child's age before showing them this. Really young kids(like toddlers) will most likely find this to a bore, and sensitive kids will be upset at predators quickly eating members Steve's family near the end.
This is quick and not graphic. As this a G rated movie from Disney, this won't be like watching Jaws. but kids may get upset at this after falling in love with these creatures. Even I was a little shaken at the sight of this for that reason, and I am 21 years old.
If I had to critique one thing about it, my one teeny tiny flaw would be that some scenes have no narration, and watching it in the dark made me nearly fall asleep. So, don't watch this too late or if you are tired. However, there is a positive with this as well, as the action tells a story within itself, which is sweet too.
I also couldn't help but notice that Ed Helms narrated this, and Morgan Freeman narrated March of the Penguins. Both of these stars were in Evan Almighty. To any directors reading this. if Steve Carell does a penguin documentary, my life will be complete.
Penguins is also evidence on the necessity of film as an entertainment medium. This is a story that could not be told on paper. The connection we have with Steve must be seen, not read or heard.
In short, Penguins gets my highest recommendation for animal lovers, anyone who wants to learn something new, or anyone wanting a sweet way to pass 76 minutes. The setting for Penguins may be freezing, but the movie itself is sure to warm your heart.