Funny, but a bit too angsty

Rating: 7/10 (26 November 2006)

I liked this movie. At least, the parts with just the penguins and just the "happy" stuff.
I didn't find the angsty doom and gloom of the penguin elders necessary, nor did I find the whole human angle necessary at all as well. Did anyone else feel the environmental vibe to this? I loved Ramon, and Lovelace, and Mumble and all the funny bits with the one liners but Mumble's quest that included deep sea angst was a bit too much. I don't think that a fun kid's movie should've been overshadowed with messages about preserving nature and animal cruelty in zoos.
And was Mumble's face staying baby-like throughout the entire movie on purpose? All the baby penguins were adorable but maybe Mumble's face was suppose to reflect Elijah Wood's face in real life? Perpetually baby-like?
The singing and dancing parts were, however, delightful. I love musicals like this and the penguins put up quite a show. Bravo to them. :) The amigos were a favorite part of the film and were a great laugh all around.