Disappointing

Rating: 3/10 (4 May 2007)

I like a song as much for its strong lyrics as for its music. Happy Feet was all music and no lyrics of substance. The story had a beginning and end but no middle. 2006 produced far better animations in Barnyard, Over the Hedge and Cars. Even Flushed Away trumped Happy Feet. It can be argued that Mumble had to find his own way in the world. He went on a journey to find himself and his own way to fit in, in a society strongly steeped in unbending tradition. It did accurately portray some of the reality of an Emperor Penguins existence but then again March of the Penguins did so in a sublime way. I have all criticism and little way to express it. The lack of story was like sitting down to a meal where your taste buds are tantalize by the promises of a grand meal. Out comes a waiter carrying a tray with two plates, one of a nice hot mouthwatering steak - which he passes to your dining partner - and one of a displeasing frozen, raw slab of meat plopped down in front of you. If the kiddies decide, well, there are mixed opinions there too.