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March of the Penguins (2005) Reviews

March of the Penguins (2005)
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While many people think of penguins as comical birds who look like they've been decked out in tuxedos, the truth is they're among the strongest and most resilient creatures in the animal kingdom. And they have to be -- each year, the emperor penguins of Antarctica travel through the most punishing environment on Earth to their nesting grounds, and after the females lay their eggs, the males keep them warm while their mates walk 70 miles back to the sea to fatten themselves with fish for themselves and their young. Filmmaker Luc Jacquet spent over a year braving the frigid temperatures of the South Pole to film this annual ritual of the penguins, and March of the Penguins documents their brave struggle to survive, as well as the close emotional bonds between the penguin families. March of the Penguins was first screened in France as La Marche de l'Empereur, with a handful of French actors providing a voice-over in which they expressed the "thoughts" of the penguins; for the American edition, Morgan Freeman was brought in to deliver a more straightforward narration. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Director(s):
Luc Jacquet
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Format(s):
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Joanna V.

I learned so much about these penguins while being entertained by their antics, the gorgeous scenery and their migration story. Don't complain about it being a documentary because it is...it's an entertaining, educational and wonderful piece of filmwork. For those reviewers who want to requet the penguins be animated, watch Mary Poppins. Many kids enjoy this movie without having cartoons. The penguins and their story are entertainment enough...I wonder about those photogaphers, brrr!!

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Tammy B.

Even my grumpy ol' husband shed a tear or two over this one! Absolutely beautiful cinematography, interesting, and sad. I wouldn't recommend this for small children only because of the realities of life and death of the penguins and their struggle to survive.

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Richard W.

Very well done and shows how all of us should live. The fathers and mothers take on such incredible roles and have such a shared purpose in raising their young. Society is highly protected.

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Kent F.

Overall, a good documentary, but doesn't outrank the Disney nature documentaries of the 1950s. Morgan Freeman is a top rate actor and narrator and the scenery is magnificant. I have nothing but respect for the film makers and the crews. Whatever else it does, it is better than anything Michael Moore has ever done. That's faint praise.

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Laurie R.

a very good educational movie

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Lawrence C D.

This Oscar-winning Best Documentary and Morgan Freeman makes it great. Do not forget to watch 8 Ball Bunny which is in the special features its good too.

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BETSY G.

Absolutely breathtaking in blu-ray. The entire family loved this movie.

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Elizabeth S.

This movie was interesting. BUT VERY boring!

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Mimi M.

What a fantastic movie. It was better than what I had expected (and I expected a lot). I wish I'd seen it at the cinema with the breathtaking photography. I agree with the other reviewers, it may not be suitable for younger children who are not equipped to deal with death being a part of life. I couldn't imagine what these magnificent creatures go through to bring their young into the world. I was touched and just wished I could save them all.

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Rachel K.

Would have been better if the story was focused on one pair of penguins. It has no emotional involvement. Sure, the scenery and enduring conditions were interesting, but for 1 hour and 20 minutes of ice and penguins, I would have watched public broadcasting.

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    Joanna V.

    I learned so much about these penguins while being entertained by their antics, the gorgeous scenery and their migration story. Don't complain about it being a documentary because it is...it's an entertaining, educational and wonderful piece of filmwork. For those reviewers who want to requet the penguins be animated, watch Mary Poppins. Many kids enjoy this movie without having cartoons. The penguins and their story are entertainment enough...I wonder about those photogaphers, brrr!!

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    Tammy B.

    Even my grumpy ol' husband shed a tear or two over this one! Absolutely beautiful cinematography, interesting, and sad. I wouldn't recommend this for small children only because of the realities of life and death of the penguins and their struggle to survive.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Richard W.

    Very well done and shows how all of us should live. The fathers and mothers take on such incredible roles and have such a shared purpose in raising their young. Society is highly protected.

    Yes   |   No

     
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