Deep and powerful!... more than just cute fluffy penguins

Rating: 10/10 (31 December 2006)

I thought I was going to see a very well animated kids movie involving cute and funny characters, and a sympathetic heart warming story, such as Finding Nemo, Shrek, or Toy Story, but Happy Feet is that and much more. In fact, I think that none of the kids in the theater, including my 8 year old brother, liked it as much as I did, a 20 year old college student fond of movies such as The Matrix, Fight Club, and Kill Bill.
If you look beyond the great animation, and the cutesy characters and storyline you will find a film with deep and powerful messages regarding the state of humanity. It's about our relationship with nature, art, the human spirit, and that which is beyond us (perhaps all films, or works of art can be, but this one does it well, and I happened to notice that). All in all, a great movie! Definitely one of my favorites, if not my favorite. Never thought I would say something like this for a 'kids' movie.
Do not underestimate it for it being a PG rated, 'kid aimed', animated film. This film goes pretty deep. I recommend it for everyone.