Enjoyable film with a good message

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2006)

This is a good family film to take young children too. The kids outside of the theater were tapping their feet on the way out. They were really into it and I didn't see that many bored kids as the movie continues at a quick pace. The theme of the movie, overfishing, is currently in the limelight due to reports of fishing stock depletion making this a timely film. Overall, I enjoyed it. I think I liked March of the Penguins a bit more, but I would definitely give this a solid 7 as an enjoyable film. The film also has anti-establishment and self acceptance themes that are very powerful. Mumbles faces opposition from an old elite class of penguins. Also, the film shows acceptance of foreigners and others no matter how different they are.