Happy Feet

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matthias s @Thescreenasvor Nov 24 Happy Feet lands at a solid three stars for me—helped largely by nostalgia from the old Nintendo game and, most of all, by Robin Williams, who single-handedly lifts the film every time he’s on-screen. The cast is impressive and the animation holds up far better than expected, but the movie never seems sure of its audience. It shifts from cheerful musical comedy to surprisingly heavy environmental drama with almost no warning, creating a strange tonal mismatch that’s hard to ignore. The story is predictable and the overall experience pretty average, yet still pleasant enough. In the end, it’s Williams’ energy that keeps the film from sliding much lower; without him, this would’ve been a far colder watch. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Nov 14 Happy Feet is a fun and imaginative story centered around a penguin with an unusual gift: he dances instead of sings. Just hearing that premise alone tells you exactly the type of film you’re stepping into—something lighthearted, creative, and undeniably adorable. And that’s precisely what the movie delivers. It leans into its whimsical setup with confidence, embracing a playful tone that makes it instantly appealing for both kids and adults. The direction is one of the strongest elements of Happy Feet. The filmmaker clearly understood how to craft characters that feel warm, lively, and worth investing in. Every penguin, no matter how small their role, has a personality that draws you in. What makes the experience even more touching is hearing Robin Williams’ voice again, bringing a familiar charm and vibrant energy that elevates every scene he touches. His presence adds an emotional layer simply because of how uniquely memorable he always was in animated films. The storyline itself is sweet, adventurous, and filled with heart. It blends its themes—identity, acceptance, and courage—with an entertaining mix of humor and excitement. The journey Mumble goes on is not only adorable but surprisingly meaningful, and the film never loses sight of its emotional core. Even when the plot becomes a little chaotic, it remains anchored by its sincerity and by Mumble’s determination to stay true to himself. The visuals are also worth noting. While animation has evolved significantly since the film’s release, Happy Feet still carries a beautiful charm in its icy landscapes, detailed character designs, and lively choreography. The dancing sequences in particular feel joyful and vibrant, capturing the rhythm and spirit of the film’s musical identity. There’s a rhythm in the animation itself that keeps the movie constantly moving, rarely slowing down enough to lose the viewer’s attention. It’s not a perfect film—there are moments where the pacing becomes a bit uneven, and the tonal shifts can feel abrupt—but none of these issues take away from the movie’s overall enjoyment. The heart outweighs the flaws, and the creativity carries the story even in its slightly messy moments. Sometimes the most important thing an animated film can do is make its audience smile, and Happy Feet has no trouble accomplishing that. Ultimately, Happy Feet is a delightful viewing experience. It combines humor, adventure, charm, and meaningful themes into a warm and uplifting tale. It feels refreshing to watch something so genuinely happy, spirited, and full of life, especially in a genre that often struggles to balance cuteness with substance. While not without imperfections, it remains a lovely film to revisit—a cute, spirited tale that dances its way into your heart. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 17 Filme bacaninha, o roteiro é mais ou menos, as cenas são bacaninhas, a história é mais ou menos, o elenco é mais ou menos, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são mais ou menos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes See more Gary S Oct 1 Absolutely horrendous lol, only honorable mentions are carried by a decent voice cast and amusing side characters, watching feels like a total acid trip... See more Blu B Sep 8 The poster is so misleading in a sense because this film is only what you'd expect....maybe 30-40% of the time? The rest is like a bizarre New Hollywood style musical, a post apocalyptic Mad Max adventure, and a enviormental family message. The first half is just so bizarre pacing wise. I truly don't know how else to describe it. The music is just alright honestly. It's Prince, Hip Hop, 70's, tap dancing numbers, and sometimes I don't even know. It doesn't gel together at all and feels so random. The animation isn't bad but man sometimes it looks like a 90's Playstation cutscene. Than the dance numbers can just be bizarre and so frantic and random out of nowhere. The pengiuns are difficult to tell a apart because they blend in together. The voice acting is ok but it's a mess. Some are too voer the top, sterotypes more than characters, forgettable, bizarre, or good. You truly never know with this. Editing is and pacing isn't bad. This is a stronger film in the second half when it stops with the musical numbers and jumpy/disjointed storytelling. The visuals on the adventure can be stunning to look at. The imagination with the human settlements are a really creative mixture of Mad Max and seeing it from a animals perspective. The main crux is in the first half. It struggles so much with trying to balance the musical numbers with the devlopment and story. It feels like well take a complete off road turn and completely forget about what we were doing ebfore and why it leads to the next thing on top of being bizarre. This feels like two seperate films a happy little kid dancing penguin film, and a serious enviormental message adventure done Mad Max style for kids and it never in the slightest makes them work well. The only reason the storytelling gets a lot better is because it stops with the music completely once on the adventure. If that part wasn't in this, this would be a terrible film.It just finds a rhyhtm and does make it work and tie the dancing in a weirdly kid friendly bizarre way that makes sense and is crazy original but just...man it doesn't justify how crazy the first half is. I'll say this if your a die hard animated fan or LOVE penguins or any voice actors here maybe take a look but just know going into this is nothing like what you expect it to be or how it's advertised. Also, George Miller fans might get a kick out of how creative and bizarre this can be. I'll give him this, he tried something "different" and it....sort of works. Can't say they didn't try with this. The penguin dancing is adorable though lol. See more Francesco P Jul 29 Molto danzante ma non un capolavoro See more Read all reviews

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