average performance in all departments

Rating: 7/10 (27 May 2005)

Do not compare this with shrek. Sound tracks are adopted hit tracks which spoils the originality in movie. Movie has some hilarious moments but at times it becomes a flick from cartoon network. Ben stiller's' character(lion) is not very well developed. David schimmer is mostly hidden. Coming to animation, the sequences have nothing ostentatious or grand Disney like sets to present. Some of the sequences lack serious depth and appears like perfect wall posters. Small squirrel characters are a nice addition and the kings role is the best also his deputy is good. I forget the penguins completely. Penguins are the smartest and macho in the movie. There taking over ship and steering to antarctic is wishful. Overall its' an average animation, kids will definitely like it.