Mumble is a penguin whose father Memphis drops him as an egg and when he pops out he sings like I do. But the kid sure can dance- that's the problem. He gets tossed from his community and sets out to find the "aliens" that are ruining the ecosystem. Yes, the "aliens" are you and me.Happy Feet is a semi-fun, toe tapping little tale that will keep you engrossed- until Robin Williams (who voices two characters) pops up. Please keep your schtick out of cartoons, Mr. Williams. It's getting rather elderly. Other than the annoying Mr. Williams, Happy Feet boasts a cast featuring Elijah Wood, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Britney Murphy, and Hugo Weaving. Most of them can sing (except Hugo Weaving who has a kick ass voice once again).
Directed by George Miller (Mad Max and Babe), Happy Feet does get a little preachy in the end, but it doesn't make humans look like the complete buffoons that animated characters seem to think we are. It's a decent little cartoon that will actually keep parents entertained instead of comatose, staring at their watches.
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