*Another cliché pun on "feet" here*

Rating: 4/10 (11 April 2007)

To be polite to this popular film, I will give it credit insomuch as the graphics were indeed stunning. And what tidbits there were of Robin Williams were quite humorous.
However, I honestly did not care for the film much. There were 3 main points I have complaints about.
1. It wasn't so appropriate for the age it was advertised to. For one thing there was a little suggestive material, but more so there were lyrics in the songs that were inappropriate for children (like "I need your body, baby"). Also there were 2 particular scenes that were very intense for young children, with very fierce, large, realistic-looking animals. These were not even short in duration, and would likely cause nightmares in young kids. Of course this all depends on what you think is fit for your children, but personally I was a little shocked. And I thought they could have made it more age appropriate without taking away from the movie.
2. The plot was lacking. Greatly. And the length of the movie made it all the more agonizing. At one point I thought the movie had reached a wind-down, for the ending, but then looked at my watch and realized it was only halfway through! Unfortunately I was not in a situation I could leave (as this was something I took someone to as part of work), but otherwise I think I would have given up on it at that point. Honestly, the plot was irregular, and didn't seem to have a consistent goal in mind. At one point it seemed like the plot was going one place, and then later another. Plus, even what plot was present had a number of holes. I didn't even think the ending was all that satisfying.
3. I know a lot of people are commending the music, but there is an awful lot of sitting there watching a penguin tap dance. If you like that, fine, but be prepared that it is almost like they tried to combine a movie and a music video...and it didn't blend that well. hahah
The plot is only interesting enough for young kids, but like I said other things may not be all that appropriate for them, so the target audience is skewed. But, hey, if you want to watch something that doesn't demand your attention, you may like it. My expectations, considering the reviews I had been hearing, were perhaps too high.
Here is a formula that I think would sum up whether or not you will end up liking or disliking the movie: Teenages/adults who go into it for the purpose of enjoying the music and visual effects may very well enjoy it. Those who go looking for a movie (not, like I said, a patched music video) will probably be disappointed.