A visually stunning film with some fun thrown in

Rating: 6/10 (20 November 2006)

This is the first time I have seen live action added to enhance the CGI. But it is, in the end, the CGI that makes this film work. The influence of March of the Penguins is obvious, and the underwater scenes are so impressive you could easily forget this is a cartoon.
Unfortunately, the film tries to make up for its less than original story with several cutesy song and dance routines. Don't get me wrong. The song and dance routines were fun to watch. I will probably never forget Memphis' impersonation of Elvis.
But it seemed after a while the music was there to ensure this is a full length movie. While the characters are very likable, the story could have used more development. Mumble's short life with humans was pretty disjointed and not very believable. Better, methinks, it might have been if Mumble could have bonded with one at arms length than through a piece of glass. On reflection, its almost as if the music was more important than the script.
Still in all it is a visually stunning film with some great fun thrown in.