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Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)

 -  Comedy  -  17 June 2011 (USA)
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The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.

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Tom Popper grew up having very little interaction with his father who was off exploring the world. When he grows up he spends most of time on his work and ignores his children. One day his father sends him an unusual gift: a penguin. Popper can't help but wonder why his father would send him a penguin. He tries to get rid of it, but accidentally orders five more. When his children and ex-wife show up to celebrate his son's birthday, the kids are taken with the penguins. And Popper finally gets to connect with his kids while his work suffers. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com

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Rated PG for mild rude humor and some language | See all certifications »

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Los pingüinos de papá  »

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$55,000,000 (estimated)

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$18,445,355 (USA) (17 June 2011)

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$68,218,041 (USA) (14 October 2011)
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Trivia

Noah Baumbach was originally slated to direct this film but left. Mark Waters replaced him. See more »

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The location of the envelope under the sideboard changes in different shots. See more »

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Mr. Popper: Hello! I have to send the penguins back.
Voice On Phone: Send-da-penguin?
Mr. Popper: Yes, send penguins.
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After the end of the credits, you hear one of the penguins hoot three times (but not loud enough to be "Loudy"!) See more »

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References Chilly Willy (1953) See more »

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"LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!"
Written by Jule Styne (as Julie Styne) and Sammy Cahn
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"Mr. Popper's Penguins"
2 January 2012 | by (Earth) – See all my reviews

The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.

Another movie that I wasn't expecting anything but entertainment. Honestly, I only watched this film for one: Jim Carrey! And two: I had a free pass on PPV and this was the only one I haven't seen. When the movie ended, I weeped in sorrow... I don't see why these movies get approved for release into cinema. The humor was very childish, and basically relied on either toilet humor or dry humor. With that, I mean the humor wasn't a bit funny. The penguins farted in people's faces and Jim Carrey did his regular thing, except this time it was different. That reminds me, the acting wasn't the worst. Jim Carrey played his usual self, but somehow didn't hit the mark for me, but DID do a decent job. The teenage daughter, played by Madeline Carroll (who strangely looks like Liana Liberato) did a pretty good job, but everybody else fell short. I must give the film props for it's wonderful CGI. The penguins looked actually real at times, but instead they took advantage of this and made them do unrealistic things, which were just stupid... I heard people, beforehand, stating the film was heartwarming and cute, but I found none of this. A family breaks into a zoo, steals the animals, and takes them to Antarctica. I found this to be mainly targeted towards little kids, but I must admit I smiled a few times daringly. I don't recommend this film at all, unless you have nothing else to do. I did find entertainment in it, but along the way I was cringing and wincing until the end. Unless you enjoy movies that produce this, I recommend seeing something else. 3/10.


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