Toe-tapping inevitable

Rating: 8/10 (5 March 2007)

'Happy Feet' is yet another addition to the fast-growing stable of animated "kids" movies that are unashamedly able to be enjoyed by those of all ages. The formula is tried and true; combine impressive animation effects with some witty dialogue, throw in an adventure or two and you have yourself an entertaining movie. One earlier commenter mentioned that these types of films are a "safe bet". This is true, but nevertheless Happy Feet is good enough to be one of the best of an increasingly crowded bunch.
Visually the film is a masterpiece, particularly the aerial shots the icy landscapes, and it's clear that the animation process has improved exponentially in these post-Shrek days. The real highlight of this film is the soundtrack; the tag-line warning should be heeded, toe-tapping is inevitable.
All in all, a fun flick  the sort of movie that you just know you're going to enjoy, and it doesn't disappoint.