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Based on the 1938 book of the same name by Richard and Florence Atwater, Mr. Popper's Penguins is a comedy about how the surprise appearance of a penguin at a New York businessman's door turns his life completely upside down, while simultaneously teaching him an important lesson about the value of family. Far from the small-town painter featured in the book, the film's Mr. Popper is a real estate developer who lives in an exclusive apartment on Park Avenue, has his sights set on becoming a partner in his firm, and is an every-other-weekend father to his two children. A ruthless developer with no time for anything but business, Mr. Popper resolves to deal with his father's parting gift of a penguin by getting rid of the annoying bird as quickly as possible. That process proves much more difficult than expected, even with the help of his ultra-efficient assistant Pippi, who speaks primarily in p's, and Mr. Popper soon winds up with six penguins. Even more unexpected is how markedly those penguins begin to affect the relationship between Mr. Popper and his children and how that change affects the rest of Mr. Popper's life. Jim Carrey's performance as Mr. Popper is very good--he capitalises on the many comic opportunities afforded by the idea of keeping penguins in a New York apartment while showing an uncharacteristic restraint that's quite refreshing. Ophelia Lovibond is quite comical as Pippi and Angela Lansbury also makes a strong appearance as one of Mr. Popper's potential business clients. As Pippi would say, the premise of the power of the penguin to promote personal prosperity and perpetuate personal peace positively prevails in Mr. Popper's Penguins. (Ages 7 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
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Jim Carrey is Mr. Popper, in a family comedy about a driven businessman who is clueless when it comes to the important things in life--until he inherits six penguins. While Popper’s penguins turn his swanky New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland--and the rest of his life upside-down--they teach him valuable lessons about families… human or otherwise. Mr. Popper's Penguins is a contemporary update of the award-winning book.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By L. Davidson
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I thought that "Mr Popper's Penguins" was a good family film suitable for all ages. The basis for it's humour is the idea of a rich, successful businessman keeping six penguins as pets in a luxury New York apartment and this surreal spectacle is in the main quite amusing. Jim Carrey is that businessman and he excels in this film as he tries to win back his estranged wife and keep his two children entertained. The penguins are the stars of the show however as they revel in Carrey's attempts to turn his apartment into a mini Antartica and run amok through the Guggenheim. As I said this is a good,wholesome type of film to take your kids to see and it's good to see Jim Carrey back on form again.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Took my 8 year old granddaughter to see this film and we laughed out loud the whole way through.
Will definately have this dvd on my christmas wish list.
Will definately have this dvd on my christmas wish list.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the few family movies that every member of the family will enjoy.
8 Mar 2012
By Jay
Format:DVD
We go to movies as a family - my wife and I with our two children, nine and six years old. We are looking for family fare that Mum and Dad can at least abide. It's not easy.
Jim Carrey as Mr. Popper is restrained in this family friendly movie. Some of the charm of the original book is lost by the contemporary New York setting. The film has a bright happy look highlighted by excellent art direction and set design.
In a summer filled with super heroes and explosions it is a welcome change of pace.
The best scenes involve the penguins. As go the penguins so goes the movie. It's a message movie on the importance of family and don't sell out for a fish!
Jim Carrey as Mr. Popper is restrained in this family friendly movie. Some of the charm of the original book is lost by the contemporary New York setting. The film has a bright happy look highlighted by excellent art direction and set design.
In a summer filled with super heroes and explosions it is a welcome change of pace.
The best scenes involve the penguins. As go the penguins so goes the movie. It's a message movie on the importance of family and don't sell out for a fish!
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Published 20 days ago by Mrs. J. E. Major
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A very funny film with a bit of sentiment.
Great for all ages, grandchildren have watched it three times now.
Great for all ages, grandchildren have watched it three times now.
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What a fab film. Kids loved it. Laughed all the way through. Great family film. Well worth buying. Great buy.
Published 1 month ago by Jen Lewis-Russell
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Mr Popper's Penguins
DVD arrived on time, my Son and I watched the video. It's not bad really good special effects especially with the Penguins. Just wish Jim Carey had not been in it.
Published 1 month ago by kimberley
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mr poppers penguins
it was a lot funnier than i thought it would of been brilliant all round film really enjoyed it best jim carrey in a long while
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A very popular present
I bought this product for one of my daughters and the other one also wanted her own copy. A very funny film which the whole family can watch together.
Published 1 month ago by TAB
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Very Amusing
This DVD was recommended to me - it is amusing and had me laughing out loud. Although aimed at a young audience I found myself laughing out loud!
Published 2 months ago by Miss S Nunn
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Bought this for my mate as a X-Mas present (loves penguins).
Sadly the DVD arrived smashed, as though it was jumped on. Read more
Sadly the DVD arrived smashed, as though it was jumped on. Read more
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