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| Review by Ross Anthony | ||
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Are you up for a wintry musical? Well then direct your happy feet to this film. Not quite as powerful as the first, but still deserving of the A range. Most memorable is the diversity and energy in the music: from rap to R&B to rock and even opera. Sorry, but I don't recall a country tune. The film sports a likeable-enough storyline, surprisingly hazy on message (like real life), and a pretty nice pace. There's a secondary "Krill" story line that works better as a visual complement, than a dramatic build. But it's kind of fun to hear Brad Pitt and Matt Damon ramble on about the meaning of life via punny krill jokes. The 3D is solid, but unremarkable. I think you'll be fine seeing it in 2D. The humans (referred to as "aliens" by the penguins) are live action, giving their presence in the film a welcome surreal, yet eerie edge. The film introduces a new fun character named Sven. He's very entertaining (as is most of the film). I simply loved little Erik's "big moment." It was a bit of a risk on the filmmakers part and certainly refreshingly unexpected. It tickled me pink. No pun intended. |
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Copyright © 1998-2023 Ross Anthony, Author - Speaker - Solo World Circumnavigator In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Mr. Anthony also runs his own publishing company in the Los Angeles area. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books and shooting documentaries, Mr. Anthony has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over 30 countries & 100 cities (Nairobi to Nagasaki). He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (Washington State to Washington DC). To get signed books ("Rodney Appleseed" to "Jinshirou") or schedule Ross to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186.
Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
