Happy Feet (Full Screen Edition)

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...

Happy Feet is a fun, heartfelt movie with stunning animation and unforgettable music. Mumble’s journey shows the importance of embracing who you are, even when you don’t fit in. With energetic dance scenes, humor, and a meaningful message about individuality and the environment, it’s an uplifting film for all ages.

It's ok... it served it's purpose and was enjoyed for the minute. Wouldn't purchase it again though.

Great flick... nothing political or agenda driven in it. We will watch it every year during the holidays.

Love this movie great family film

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.

One of my favorites so I had to rent for my little lady she loves all things water 💦 and penguins have became her new fave ❤️

Calidad excelente, fácil de usar y muy útil. Volvería a comprar.

Un film sympa, avec de beaux paysages, et des personnages attachants. Happy Feet, c'est en sorte l'histoire de Mumble, le petit manchot, qui chante absolument faux, mais qui a un don pour les claquettes. Poussé à l'exil par sa colonie, où seul un chant d'amour bien chanté peut permettre de fonder une famille, notre petit Mumble va devoir survivre dans le grand pays glacé. Heureusement, une colonie de manchots de petite taille vont le recueillir et lui faire vivre une vie de manchot, où chaque baignade peut être fatale. Mais un autre problème se pose : ils sont menacés de mort car les poissons se font rares, car les humains pêchent de plus en plus de poissons, et ils risquent de ne pas avoir assez pour nourrir des centaines de manchots. Mumble n'aura plus qu'une solution : convaincre les humains, surnommés "aliens" par nos amis à plumes, de ne plus pêcher de poissons chez eux. Bien sûr, ce film est fait pour les écolos, mais quand on voit la quantité industrielle de manchots qui participent au film, avec parmi eux certains qui ont un rôle bien défini mais secondaire, comme celui de Lovelace, le manchot qui sait tout, où celui de Gloria la jolie femelle manchot, l'on se dit que le studio créateur du film a du payer des milliards d'euros pour réaliser ce film qui a bien mérité un Oscar. Cela reste difficile de juger les voix des personnages, car l'on ne voit jamais pas très bien quel genre de voix correspond exactement au personnage ni quels sont les différentes personnes prêteuses de voix disponibles dans le studio Warner Bros qui a crée le film. L'on doit forcément avoir du respect pour les hommes et femmes qui ont effectué(e)s cette lourde tâche, tels que Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, et Nicole Kidman. Je ne saurais dire quelle voix correspond à chaque personnage car les voix sont recopiées depuis la jaquette. Tout ça pour dire que le film correspond tout à fait à mes attentes ! Un régal d'animation pour petits et grands !!!

In puncto Bildqualität gehört diese Blu-ray momentan (September 2009) zur Referenz! Tiefenschärfe, satte aber korrekte Farbdarstellung, und auch in dunklen Szenen noch klare Konturen. In einigen Szenen wo Dunkles vor Hellem, oder umgekehrt zu sehen ist, wirkt das Bild regelrecht plastisch und räumlich. Mit den vielen hellen Passagen - der Film spielt vorwiegend in der Antarktis - gibt es ebenfalls keine Probleme, auch hier werden Details weder überblendet oder verschluckt. Die deutsche Tonspur liegt zwar "nur" in Dolby Digital 5.1 EX vor, geht wegen guter Ortbarkeit, nicht übertriebenem Tiefbass, klar verständlichen Dialogen und detailierter Musikwiedergabe aber voll in Ordnung. Das Bonusmaterial liegt nicht komplett in HD vor, was dem Gesamteindruck jedoch nicht beinträchtigt. Die Bewertung des Filminhalts erspare ich mir, da hier die DVD schon reichlich besprochen wurde. Dazu sei nur eins gesagt, wäre der Film schlecht, hätte ich die Blu-ray auch nicht gekauft ... Getestet mit: Panasonic DMP-BD 30 (Firmware-Version: 2.2, Tonanschluss: optisch, Bildanschluss: HDMI, 15m lang) Epson EMP-TW 2000 (ca. 900 Lampenstd., Farbmodus: HD, Farbtemp.: 6500K, Helligkeit: niedrig, Automatikblende: aus) Sony STR-DB 940 QS B&W DM-601 Elac Sub 101 ESP

Je vous le dit que ce film le regarde depuis que je suis tout petit la musique est superbe

Es una de las mejores películas familiares que hay. Una compra muy buena. Y muy recomendable para todos los públicos.

Una gran lección para los Humanos