Of course I adore Happy Feet, the story of an Emperor Penguin named Mumble who is born with a natural ability to tap dance though without the ability to sing. The conflict begins on Mumble's first day of penguin school as every Emperor Penguin must discover their "heart song" to find a soul mate. As Mumble struggles to be himself among the penguin flock and societal norms,he bravely retains his individuality.
Australian Filmmaker George Miller (Mad Max and Babe) delivers a cinematically stunning film and an outstanding cast in Elijah Wood, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Brittany Murphy, and the ever brilliant Robin Williams.
I loved Happy Feet though as the film weaves its way through multiple storylines, it loses its way in bringing them all together---nevertheless, Happy Feet enjoyably features Nicole Kidman as Mumble's Mom, Norma Jean, sounding delightfully as breathless as Marilyn Monroe, Williams lending his voice in two hilarious roles, penguin production numbers set to music by Prince, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Queen and Paul Anka, and a global call for human aliens to leave the ecosystem alone.
You will definitely leave the theatre feeling happy!
Two clips below: Mumble with Gloria and the other new baby penguins learning about their "Heart Song" on the first day of penguin school and an introduction to Ramon (Robin Williams):
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