Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!
I think kids will love it, because the penguins are cute.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
20 Nov 2006
rotten:
Was I enchanted, entertained or even diverted for its 108-minute running time? Not really.
– Andrew Sarris,
New York Observer,
29 Nov 2006
fresh:
Director George 'Babe' Miller has pulled off a coup with this one; he's raised the benchmark to a whole new level, both visually and conceptually. Bravo.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
30 Dec 2006
rotten:
Awkward but graceful, derivative but daring, Happy Feet is, indeed, a flightless bird in the best and worst sense.
– Stephen Garrett,
Time Out New York,
3 Feb 2007
fresh:
You should see Happy Feet -- not only because it's stupendous, but also because it features the best dancing you'll see on the screen this year.