Happy Feet [Blu-ray]

Granddaughter loves this movie

People who gave this film less than 3 stars anger me. This was one of the better children's movies released in the past few years. It has great classic messages that are lost in a lot of kids movies these days; themes that are very important and real for kids to learn that aren't fluffy and cute; themes such as sacrifice, danger and death. Children's movies protect our kids too much these days.Our adult cinema has gone in the polar opposite direction. Most of it is littered with sex and violence. What we really need to learn is that moderation is key. I thought this film was perfect. Sex is a real topic - we needn't flaunt sex around children, but we also mustn't pretend it doesn't exist. This movie handles sex in an appropriate way.One comment I read docked this film for appealing to multiple audiences. Hmmm. I don't really understand why that is a bad thing. The writer also said that the film lacked focus because it had multiple plot lines (the penguin dealing with his inability to sing, and then with the lack of fish caused by humans). I'd have to disagree there too. This person mustn't have taken any English in college. Many of the world's greatest stories venture away from the dull, slow and steady, up hill clime to the climax, and then down until the end. This film just follows a less traditional pattern, which is completely fine and refreshing. This movie ties many themes together, and in such an intricate and smooth way, that some of them go unnoticed to the untrained eye. One such, is the spank on religion which I will talk about in the next paragraph. But before I do, I just want to point out that the transition from the first conflict (the penguin not being able to sing) led perfectly into the second (no fish/scarcity and pollution). The factor that tied the plot together was the fact that the elders in the penguin culture were the common opponent. They didn't like that the little penguin couldn't sing and that he was a dancer, and they fought against the little penguin when he tried to solve the fish scarcity problem. The elders are the common element. This was a really well written script, despite what some uneducated people have written in other comments here. Proof in what I say can be found in the cast. Great actors and actresses chose to do this script - that should tell you something.This film is also amazing because it tackles some, rather, modern themes eg pollution, religion, and the need for humans to become more ecologically aware. First, the pollution references are obvious. Second, this film is AMAZING because it detests the ridiculousness of religion. The movie brings to light the superstition inherent in all religion. You ever find yourself praying to God to help you through a rough time? Well, that sort of activity is just as nonsensical as penguins praying to a penguin-god to deliver fish. Also, this film underscores how religion has been the enemy of progressive thought over the ages. Those in power have used religion as a tool to control the masses. Dancing is a metaphor in this film. It represents breaking away from traditional ways when they prove to be untrue. There are many others little hacks at religion, that I feel are completely necessary for children to be exposed to. Children need to hear both sides of the argument. I am so happy that a film had the guts to take that step.Last, the film does a wonderful job, again through metaphor, of emphasizing the need for humans to take their place in the circle of life. The scene at the end, where the humans and penguins dance together represents a message: that we can all live together, in harmony, on this earth.Honorable mention comments: this film was filled with great music, great actors, and amazing animation. AND, it wasn't filled with cheesy one liners like most children's films these days. AND the final message: LOVE = LOVE is something we all need to pay attention to. John Lennon would be proud...

I ate soup while watching this movie.

always thought this movie was cute

I watched this movie years ago when my girls were a lot younger and I fell in love. I watched it with my 8 and 9 yr old grandsons recently, afraid they would be like "grandma, really? I don't wanna watch that". But the opposite happened, they couldn't wait to watch Happy Feet Two afterwards so I ended up paying to watch both movies back to back!

I have mixed feelings about this film.First, in a technical sense, it's absolutely great. The animation is superb, the sound is excellent, and the editing is flawless.The actors-- particularly Robin Williams-- who do the voices are outstanding. This is a classic showcase for the off-the-wall improvisation that Williams has always been so good at. You have to listen very carefully, since some of the lines slip by in the action.The story is cute: An adorable little penguin is born without a song, but he can dance; that is, he has happy feet. After some heartbreak, with the assistance of loyal friends, he perseveres through many adventures and gains acceptance in the end.The thing that bothered me is the rather heavy-handed political message that was more or less grafted on to the end of the film. It certainly didn't spoil the movie for me (and I actually accept the premise that humans are over-fishing the oceans), but it seemed misplaced enough to be jarring. That is, one minute I was watching a very well done, cute little film, and the next minute, I'm supposed to feel guilty about having eaten fish and chips for dinner. It just doesn't fit together well.So, I actually liked the film, though the way it was politicized disappointed me. After having seen Happy Feet and Cars, I think Cars deserved the Oscar. But Happy Feet is well worth seeing for the quality of its production.

Loved this movie when I was a kid and it was so precious being able to let my kids watch this.

My daughter loves this movie,.. We were sad to see it be removed from the streaming service that we were watching it on. The main character is a great role model, showing integrity, bravery, and determination. He's also compassionate, open-hearted, and optimistic. He embraces being different and seeks to protect his colony even after they exiled him. The mother is happy, caring, and confident. Both parents are loving. She accepts her son's differences from the start, but Dad struggles to accept Mumble as he is until the very end. The friend penguins are supportive and encouraging, accepting Mumble without prejudice,.... would recommend if your child is into musicals and tap dancing.