Lets face it previews can make the anticipation for a movie very edge of the seat. That is what happened for me and Happy Feet. I wanted to see it. I think it was a preview that showed all of the funny parts and not much of the plot. It didn’t show much plot because the movie didn’t really have one. I couldn’t tell if it was a penguin being outcast, trying to discover who he was, or to save the whole Emperor population. It was as if they stuck plots from other movies that were great and made a really long cartoon out of them. I wasted my money that is what I did.

I expected a lot of comedy because there were such big names as the voices of the penguins, Robin Williams, come on he is hilarious. Loveless, William's character, not much of a part in the film and not the funniest. Happy Feet never matured as fast as the other penguins, something my friends and I couldn’t figure out. I mean just because he can’t sing doesn’t mean that he wouldn’t mature at the same rate as every other penguin, not to mention he was the only one without his real feathers.

This seemed more of a political movie. When Happy Feet’s father wanted him to stop dancing Happy Feet says “you can’t ask me to change who I am”. That is a very profound statement, and a huge problem parents and teenagers face together. There was an obvious difference in beating someone up because they are a little different than you are. Happy Feet not being able to sing is equivalent to what most “nerds” face in schools today. There were also racial differences and comments that followed how our society today is reacting to immigration of the people from Mexico. Some other major issues are brought up in this “children’s movie”. My friend said what a good way to get those points across in a movie they know most parents are going to take their children to. I agree with her, but it made the movie long and drawn out. We figured it was because the movie didn’t have much of a plot so they made it longer trying to incorporate one.

Though it had some amazing points brought out and controversial issues as main topics, I didn’t enjoy the movie. I wanted time away from all the political gibber gabber so I went to what appeared to be a funny movie and ended up thinking about politically correct views instead of getting my medicinal dosage of laughter.

I do like how they point out only one mate. I support monogamy, loving your spouse, taking care of the chores equally, and supporting the others decisions. This movie has a great lesson about these marriage issues.


Recommended:
No

Suitability For Children: Suitable for Children up to Age 4