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Date  Helpful Rating 0 out of 0 users found this helpful  BORINGPosted: 2/24/2008A review of March of the Penguins by NoahandBrainsonCyrus This movie is so boring. Don't get me wrong the penguins are cute but it was just plain boring. It was kinda sad to like whena penguin would die. I would not recomend this movie. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful  Cold as IcePosted: 3/31/2007A review of March of the Penguins by Anonymous About 50 years ago Walt Disney Presents showed a wonderful story on the Emperor Penguins. Given this fact, and that these beautiful, endearing, wonderful and gentle creatures and their survival struggles would again be the subject matter for a film, I was enthralled when I heard about the release of the movie The March of the Penguins. But unlike the reviews given to this movie, my reaction was sadness and disappointment.
The only element this movie had over the Walt Disney Presents version, purely and simply, is that it was filmed in color. It had lousy computer-animation that should have been deleted and a poor narrative script. In fact The March of the Penguins should have been a 60 min National Geographic Special rather than in its over extension by 20 minutes version as a supposed movie. The stunning photography was unfortunately dulled by the poor and useless computer-animation.
Details about the penguin were incomplete. For example they discussed the temperature, distance from the water, how long a penguin could dive and stay under water but no mention was made about such relevant facts as
(1) the population size (150,000 - 200,000 breeding pairs)
(2) their size (Adults average 1.3 m (4 ft) in length and weigh between 20
and 45 kg (44 to 99 lb).
(3) life span
(4) how to differentiate between the male and female of the species
(5) whether there is a Head penguin
(6) who their predators are other than seals (Antarctic giant petrels, orca,
skua, and sharks), and
(7) a description of the courting process.
Sadly like some of the poor chicks eggs that do not survive, this movie was not all it was cracked up to be. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful  March Of The PenguinsPosted: 6/26/2006A review of March of the Penguins by Simpson37 March Of The Penguins turned out to be one of the greatest animal documentaries ever made. Luc Jacquet and his crew fantastically captured the mating rituals of Emperor penguins and the hardships they face throughout that time. From the males 75 mile march to meet up with and mate the females, to the females 75 mile march back to the ocean for food and the males long hard winter and time trying to keep the egg warm, to the birth of the chick, to reunion of the parents, and the final separation of the family, March Of The Penguins truly captures the hardships that these beautiful creatures have to go through just to create new life. Was this review helpful? Sign In 1 out of 1 users found this helpful  Refreshing change of a moviePosted: 3/3/2006A review of March of the Penguins by uncountablenoun This documentary brings you up close and personal with the emporer penguin. I mean, why penguins? I dont know. But whatever motive they had, the producers of this film make you fall in love with these cute yet resilient creatures. The film amazingly illlustrates both the scientific element and the emotional characteristics of this animal species on both a day to day and a long term basis, the joys, the stuggles, the silly moments and the serious. Shots of the landscape against the sky give one the feeling of floating through space, even though we are on ground level. Through a telling narration and cinematography one leaves finding these tiny but numerous creatures as having been given the arduous yet hororable role of keepers of this austere yet beautiful corner of our planet. What a great film! Parents, put the fantasy DVDs aside, this reality is all you need to fill your kids and yourselves with a sense of wonder! Was this review helpful? Sign In 4 out of 4 users found this helpful SuperbPosted: 1/31/2006A review of March of the Penguins by jeepmama89 This is one of the best movies to come along in quite a while. What the emperor penguins must endure is unfathomable to most everyone, yet they pull out the strenght and courage year after year on the harshest place on earth. The scenery is exquisite, almost unimaginable and the soundtrack is haunting. Dont miss this movie! Im already planning a trip to Antarctica in 2007-2008! Was this review helpful? Sign In 2 out of 2 users found this helpful One of the very best documentariesPosted: 1/31/2006A review of March of the Penguins by 34brim March of the Penguins is without a doubt one of the best documentaries ever produced! As a professional photographer, I have been to Antarctica, and am also a resident of Minnesota, so I can appreciate the harsh conditions under which this film was made. The story was superb along with outstanding cinematography. It was refreshing to see a film that is so educational and so well suited to family viewing. There are many kinds of penguins, some of which are a warm water variety who never venture into Antarctic waters, but this is a whole different aspect that could be told in another fascinating documentary about these likeable creatures. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful Good movie.Posted: 1/25/2006A review of March of the Penguins by grizzy5571 I like this movie. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful Penguin Mosh PittPosted: 1/2/2006A review of March of the Penguins by Limey81 When you are just tired of human nature of the man kind just plug in this movie and see what life is really all about. It all gets real simple real fast as penguins do what they have to do to propogate the species. All the penguins are super cute and the fatalities are far and few between ,,,, a must see for families of all ages. Morgan Freemans warm voice makes you feel as safe and warm in your home as you watch this as a penguin baby tucked away in its , Fathers flap. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 2 users found this helpful Reply to whatever your pathetic name isPosted: 12/27/2005A review of March of the Penguins by annyla0 You watched madagascar? Ooh much smarter I agree. HOW OLD ARE YOU? 9 - 10? Youre one of those teenyboppers for who it isnt a good movie unless HIlary duffs in it or it doesnt have some pointless subject! Honestly! You know what? Dont try watching it again. Ever. Im 13 years old and I usually dont like documentaries (im more of a romantic-comedy type of person). I found it a really nice movie and at then end I was like What, thats it? Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful the march of the penguinsPosted: 12/24/2005A review of March of the Penguins by ONEMALU1 It was wonderful! A hit for people of all ages. A bit too long for some children but for those old enough and with concentrating powers, a treat for the eyes and spirit. Was this review helpful? Sign In 3 out of 3 users found this helpful Amazing...Posted: 12/23/2005A review of March of the Penguins by DeadlyFlower17 Those of you who said this was the worst move ever...youre all shallow idiots.
This documentary was inspirational. A true lesson in perseverance, and I have developed a deep respect for emperor penguins. Ive always loved penguins, but I had no idea they lived like this. All I can say is Wow! Was this review helpful? Sign In 1 out of 14 users found this helpful Bad MoviePosted: 12/3/2005A review of March of the Penguins by MovieJackie whatever the movie people say this movie sticks it is so boring my friend also went and she told me that she was so bored that she left the movie and went home and watched madagasgar.that bad. when i saw it omg i had to sit for 1 AND A HALF HOURS i was so bored i hated that movie it was @ing bad. my view dont buy it.even if its out it sticks so !ing bad. Was this review helpful? Sign In 4 out of 6 users found this helpful March of the PenguinsPosted: 11/29/2005A review of March of the Penguins by stephy849 IGNORANCE ... such an epidemic, and so painfully unbearable !
So many of the reviews I read drove me to place an opinion of my own regarding this precious jewel. Feelings were ignited in me for the first time in months, maybe years. I was engaged, educated, and amazed. I was saddened, yet encouraged, and I felt proud to be part of our great Earth once again. And ... with filmakers such as Luc Jacquet, I have a renewed sense of hope. This inspirational film is a must-see for all!
My only regret? That I was not a part of his esteemed film crew, even if it was delivering blankets and hot chocolate! Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful Awesome MoviePosted: 10/15/2005A review of March of the Penguins by Bunny542 This 64 year old grandmother took her 10 year old grandson to see the movie and we both loved it. Why can't we humans have such determination in caring for our own children. The parents of today could learn a lot from this beautiful film. It is definitely one I would like to own, but watching on t.v. could not compare to seeing it on the big screen, it is magnificent. I would like to see a documentary on the people who filmed it and what they must have gone through to do so. Was this review helpful? Sign In 4 out of 33 users found this helpful I SHAT MYSELFPosted: 10/13/2005A review of March of the Penguins by Lasdkfjgboasdijgkpad1 i shat my pants this movie was so F-ing bad! but were going agian tonite to see it! only see it if you want to get over a severe case of constipation... we all had very severe cases after dollar chinese. Was this review helpful? Sign In | ||
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