'Happy Feet' is an innocent enough little movie containing everything you would expect from an animated family picture. Although it may be intended for family viewing, this is a kids' movie through and through and anybody over the age of 10 or 11 will probably struggle to get any pleasure out of it. Sure, there's lots going on, it's vibrant and colourful, there's lots of singing and dancing, but for the average adult there isn't much to enjoy.Watching films like this makes you appreciate some of the best animated family movies, the ones that contain something for everyone. The likes of 'Ratatouille' and 'The Incredibles' are good examples of movies that people of all ages can sit and enjoy. They have strong plots, memorable characters, and humour that doesn't just appeal to 5 year old. 'Happy Feet' lacks any of those things and soon becomes tedious for the average viewer.

This movie might have been good if it was devoid of all the divisive political undertones. I am all for saving the world, stopping the hate and riding the 'guilt wagon' into the sunset. But to have this as a regular menu item on all that is, "Hollywierd" or Disney – is just a reflection of youthful arrogance or aging culpability. Stop wasting my time and money preaching your personal views and opportunism. Sadly, the skill-levels of the visual artists involved in this effort, tower miles above the script writers, directors, producers and others influencing the content. Give us a break, please. Leave your politics at home and please stop trying to poison the well of children. That, I think, is more offensive than the strong sexual content within this movie. Don't get me wrong, sexual content (if you really can't write anything without it) can be fine - when it is skillfully hidden. In 'Happy Feet', it was not. I am sure the young will love this production, great – congratulations – you made your money. I used to be a fan of Disney films, but more and more, find them more repulsive than enjoyable. Most productions are not for kids anymore…unless their new intention is to divide youth form youth, or children from parents…I don't know. At this point, what difference does it make, I don't care. For this movie, I wish I could get this part of my life back. I will not see another Disney production unless I get positive feedback from a trusted source.

Rather enjoyable film with excellent animation. this is the story of Mumble a penguin who is rather unusual.. he can't sing whatsoever and sounds just god awful,, and he is ostrasized for it throughout the whole movie for it,, but to his credit he does have a talent for something that no other penguin in the land has... he can tap dance,, well that doesn't go over to well with mom and dad,, and the Penguin leader ,, the Penguin he grew up with she can sing,, and she tries to teach him but sadly to no avail It doesn't work,, so he and a few friends go on a journey seeking advice from an all knowing one,, then when he get's the answer that he needs he comes back home to see if he will be accepted by the girl,, his parents , and the rest of the Penguins.

Happy Feet made a big splash back in 2006 taking home the Animated Academy Award. For what it is, it's pretty delightful. I quite liked the initial story and it's semi-musical style, taking time out to sing a song or dance a dance. It's efficiently cute. Kind of strange for the first song to be a Prince song though it fits the context. The detail in the animation is terrific and they make the colour-less landscape really work. However, the film kind of feels surreal when humans get involved, known in the film as aliens, and it ends up quite heavy handed with its environmentalist themes. Granted, that kind of bigger picture message is inevitable in a kids film like this, especially when the big love story isn't really compelling and the outcast having an adventure is much more interesting. I do love the irony at the end where the film itself is now responsible for passing along its message. I wonder if it worked. 6/10