Political Propaganda

Rating: 2/10 (28 November 2006)

This is the first time I have written a formal movie review, but I felt compelled after viewing Happy Feet with my 5-year old twins. While the movie had some endearing characters and several genuinely funny lines, the overt pro-environment, anti-Christian propaganda was shocking.
For instance, the penguins are faced with a severe fish shortage, which we learn is (of course) caused by humans wanton destruction of the environment for their own monetary gains. Before this becomes evident, the penguin elders contend that they must appease the "great wind" to bring back the fish. It is clear by the context of the movie that they are meant to represent Chiristians appealing to God. The elders are depicted as narrow-minded, bigoted idiots. Regardless of your viewpoint, the characterization was extremely offensive.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but personally when I take my kids to a movie we are looking to be entertained, not slammed over the head with a partisan, mean-spirited political message. My recommendation is to go see Flushed Away instead. It may not be as dramatic, but it is good clean, non-political fun.