interesting reactions

Rating: 9/10 (1 December 2006)

to set this up: i am a 26 year old who is fairly conservative, Christian but doesn't like to be preached at.
i say this because i giggled and was transfixed the whole way through this movie, and walked out thinking it was one of the best movies i'd seen in a VERY long time. it didn't cross my mind in the least to be put off by the "bait and switch" that so many viewers seem to have experienced - nor did it occur to my husband, who is if anything more inclined to bridle at that sort of thing.
i didn't find the environmental issue to be at all shoved down my throat, but instead was amazed at the idea of humans interacting so well and closely and in such an upbeat way with these silly but determined penguins.
the animation was beautiful, the plot moved nicely, the music was great ... i'm ready to go see it again. while i respect the opinions of those who felt they'd been "tricked" into a movie with a preachy message, please don't let this stop you from seeing this film. i suspect you will be glad you saw it.