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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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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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
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These days, most films I see I think are either OK or rubbish. But Mr Popper's Penguins, however, I thought was good - hilarious and very entertaining.
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Mr Poppers Penguins
This film was fantastically funny despite a slow start. It appeals to all ages as Jim Carrey continues to thoroughly entertain through his unique style. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sue Herefordshire
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Bought for my daughter's 10th birthday recently, her and 3 friends watched it together and all enjoyed it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jacqui
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This is a great movie, I had to buy it. We rented it for the weekend and was like, needs to be in the collection. Totally off the wall and they nailed it.
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Published 2 months ago by Sally
Carey at his best
We saw this at the cinema but it is equally good on DVD. Yes it's a bit corny but this film sees Jim Carey at his slapstick best. Suitable for all ages and great feel good film.
Published 2 months ago by David McKenzie
Great family laughs
Some people seem to take kids movies a little too seriously. I take them for what they are, KIDS MOVIES!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Polgara1964
One of the few family movies that every member of the family will...
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. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jay
Good fun and Entertaining
This is a good old fashioned family film anyone of any age can watch and enjoy - great fun and I love the penguins.
Published 3 months ago by Doris Day
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Published 3 months ago by queenie
A good family movie
If you like Jim Carrey, you will like this movie. It's pretty good, although I was hoping for it to be more funny.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs G
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