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Happy Feet

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Sequel:

Happy Feet 2 in 3D

Original title

Happy Feet

Year

2006

Running time

108 min.

Country

Australia

Director

George Miller

Screenwriter

George Miller, Warren Coleman, John Collee, Judy Morris

Cast

Music

John Powell

Cinematography

Animation

Producer

Co-production Australia-United States;

Kingdom Feature Productions, Kennedy Miller Productions, Village Roadshow. Distributor: Warner Bros.

Genre

Animation. Comedy. Musical. Kids | Dancing. Cold Weather. Family-friendly

Synopsis

A comedy adventure set in the land of the Emperor Penguins in the heart of Antarctica. These penguins sing, and each needs their own special song to attract a soul mate. Our hero Mumble (ELIJAH WOOD), son of Elvis (HUGH JACKMAN) and Norma Jean (NICOLE KIDMAN) is the worst singer in the world... but he can tap-dance something fierce!

Rankings Position

#99 Best Australian Movies of all time

Awards: 2006: Oscar: Best Animated Feature Film

2006: Golden Globes: Best Original Song. 2 Nominations

2006: BAFTA Awards: Best Animated Feature Film. 2 Nominations

2006: Film Critics Circle of New York: Best Animated Feature Film

2006: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Animated Feature

2006: Toronto: Best Animated Feature Film

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Critics' reviews

"This animated all-penguin musical is terrific fun"

Kirk Honeycutt: The Hollywood Reporter
"One of the very best directed animated films on record (...) the attention to detail is phenomenal"

Todd McCarthy: Variety
"A moderately adorable, musically wacky, ecologically activist CG family comedy"

Lisa Schwarzbaum: Entertainment Weekly
"In the year of the animated movie, this one soars above them all."

Jack Mathews: New York Daily News
"You should see Happy Feet--not only because it's stupendous, but also because it features the best dancing you'll see on the screen this year"

David Edelstein: Vulture
"IN spite of its crowd-pleasing ploys, it holds onto its integrity with a smart and surprisingly deep story."

Tasha Robinson: AV Club
"The constant singing and dancing throughout is charmingly presented, and the CGI recreations of Antarctica are stunning."

Marjorie Baumgarten: Austin Chronicle
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Ranking Lists Position

41 My Favorite Australian/New Zealand Movies (15)
66 My Top 10 Movies from 2006 (44)
92 Movies My Kids Love (Rated G & PG) (9)

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