Before I had seen this movie, I had never heard of the story. Since I've watched it, I've accidentally come across the book several times while looking around the libraries with my daughter. I have to say that this adaption actually makes the story easier to understand.
It tells a simple story with nice visuals and some fun moments. I think this film would actually be many times better without the cutesy narration. Everything being said in the voice over is completely unnecessary, and takes away from the charm of the interaction between the two main characters.
Basically, a boy has a penguin turn up at his door and tries to get it to go away. He eventually makes a trip to the south pole, but then realizes he wants to keep the penguin.
I appreciate it anytime I can find something that is well told and simple enough for young children, without being noisy or ironic. This is a gentle story with no wisecracks or sarcasm done very well. I think it would play even better with just musical accompaniment.
It tells a simple story with nice visuals and some fun moments. I think this film would actually be many times better without the cutesy narration. Everything being said in the voice over is completely unnecessary, and takes away from the charm of the interaction between the two main characters.
Basically, a boy has a penguin turn up at his door and tries to get it to go away. He eventually makes a trip to the south pole, but then realizes he wants to keep the penguin.
I appreciate it anytime I can find something that is well told and simple enough for young children, without being noisy or ironic. This is a gentle story with no wisecracks or sarcasm done very well. I think it would play even better with just musical accompaniment.