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Penguins

2019

Alastair Fothergill, Jeff Wilson

Documentary

7.3

141

Documentary Disneynature's all-new feature film "Penguins" is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family. None of it comes easily for him, especially considering he's targeted by everything from killer whales to leopard seals, who unapologetically threaten his happily ever after. From the ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Courtney Howard Variety	"With irreverence, charm, sparkling cinematography, and a catchy pop soundtrack (...) It lets a poignant narrative unspool — one with an engaging, highly accessible and hugely entertaining underdog hero’s journey."	POS
United Kingdom	Tim Grierson Screendaily	"'Penguins' is more instructional tool than scintillating nonfiction investigation. But resistance to these sweet, wobbly critters is futile."	POS
United States	Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter	"[It] proves especially delightful — a coming-of-age story outfitted with an engaging anthropomorphic overlay that can make you forget you’re watching an intimately filmed documentary instead of an animated adventure."	POS
United States	Kate Erbland IndieWire	"[It] continues a winning formula: cute animals, sassy narrators, and some real danger (...) Penguins are both incredibly adorable and deeply amusing"	POS
United States	William Bibbiani The Wrap	"Its particular blend of attractive nature photography and narrative schmaltz are a pleasing way to spend one’s time"	POS

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