Jim Carrey is awesome, when it comes to acting with the animals, and he has given the most hilariously funny performances, whether it is about domestic animals,or even wild animals. The only other actor i can think of having a wonderful chemistry with animals,is Roy Schnider. Here,in this movie,we have penguins , who were the main heroes of movies like Happy Feet. But that was animation, and here we have Carrey, who gets connected ,just like his children, with those cute, but some times mischievous, some times aggressive penguins, that he is ready to forego attending an important meeting, just to get their custody back from the matter-of-fact zoo keeper, who could entice them with tempting fish, but not in the end, which is shot so well, that one feels it was worth watching it till the end.. and of course,it is watchable throughout, mostly because of Carrey, who has given a very controlled and sensitive performance. Especially the scene,when the egg refuses to hatch, and carrey's back is to the camera. The sets are realistic, wonderfully picturised, and sleek. Supporting cast is up to the mark. How ever,it's the dialogue ,which is failed to support the humour angle, except in some places, when the housekeeping staff come to check about all the mess created by the little adorable creatures. i have given it seven on ten, as the director could have evoked some more hearty laughters, but missed them. A clean family comedy, worth watching at least once.though it's a little saddening to note, that the age has started showing on Carrey's face too, though it has not yet succeeded in dampening his spirit,or that slim ,agile figure. i can see Carrey's The Mask over and over again.. The most lovable of them all.. forget the Oscar, Carrey, your fans are world-over !
Review of Mr. Popper's Penguins
