Review - Happy Feet Two

Happy Feet Two Keeps You Moving

Mumble (Elijah Wood) is back and this time he’s all grown up. With his female penguin Gloria (Pink) in tow, they are now raising their son Erik (Ava Acres). Erik is having trouble trying to find his place in the world. He’s not a big dancer and even though the song and dance that fills his home is infectious; he remains unmoved.

So Erik sets off with two of his friends on a journey away from his home. As they meet up with the lovable Ramon (Robin Williams)they find out; penguins can be special in very different ways.

The journey that takes them to look for who they are leads them to a “different” kind of penguin named The Mighty Sven (Hank Azaria). He can do things penguins have only dreamed of for years. He can fly! And his prophet like quality is looked up to within the herd.

Now while Erik is trying to find himself, and Mumble is looking for Erik, the Earth has moved and Gloria and the rest of the penguins are trapped. It will take some quick thinking and real unselfish behavior to get them free. Can they?

Happy Feet Two is quite frankly, just as enjoyable as the first film. Where the first film went wrong was delivering its heavy-handed eco message after a light and enjoyable film. Here there is definitely a message, but it’s peppered throughout and is a lot of fun.

Songs and dancing are just a lot of fun here and everywhere. But probably my favorite aspects of Happy Feet Two were the Krill (Matt Damon and Brad Pitt). It’s too bad these guys didn’t have more chance to shine, but they are set for their own adventure!

Overall, it was pleasant enough and a decent time at the theater. Happy Feet Two will keep your feet tapping and more.

B

Happy Feet Two

Warner Brothers Pictures

Director: George Miller

Cast: Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Pink (Alecia Moore), Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Hank Azaria

Rating: PG for some rude humor and mild peril.

Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes