An incredibly preachy movie

Rating: 4/10 (19 June 2007)

This movie spends a lot of time complaining about humans ("big, ugly penguins with no feathers on their flabby faces") and their effect on the environment, and about social conformism enforced by Scottish-sounding, presbyterian-like penguins in charge of the group. It is condescending and preachy. Moreover, several scenes are kind of weird and otherworldly, which didn't go over well with my kids. I also didn't care for all the singing, although, to be fair, if you watch this movie you expect to get that.
I suppose if you think that social norms are a major problem with the world, and environmentalism is an obvious need, the prechiness may actually appeal to you insofar as it reinforces your values. I usually prefer films to present both sides of an argument, however; even if one argument is favoured (which is difficult to avoid), at least you get an idea of why there is a disagreement. Portraying your opponents as mindless or thoughtless is not very enlightening.