Happy Feet (English, 2006)

This one is for you, my dear childhood friend Puneet. This one is for all those people who dare to be different, who do not conform to the norms of people around them just to be accepted, who do not accept things just because someone in authority is saying that, who try to discover what is unique inside them and then pursue that uniqueness.

Happy Feet is the story of an emperor penguin who cannot sing. Singing, which is the basis of penguin society, which is how penguin mates find each other, and here is the guy who can’t sing to save his life (NO, I am not talking about myself here). So what can he do? He can dance (See, I told you I am not talking about myself). He can juggle his feet, make music with wonderful tap dance. So what happens? He is shunted as a non-conformist, he is told he has caused a bad omen which has resulted in reduction of food supply.

Happy Feet is the story of a penguin who sets out to prove that being different is OK, that if you are determined, things will always work out and that you shuld not be afraid to explore things beyond your horizon.

Happy Feet is also fun, not all preaching. Good songs, good music, good animation.

Where the film lacks is a strong, terse storyline. The films seems to be dragging the same message throughout, and parts of it have you saying “get on with it, man”.

Overall, a good movie to watch and enjoy.

Rating – ✔✔