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Happy Feet Two (U)

Animation, Comedy, Family

Mumble's son, Erik, is struggling to realize his talents in the Emperor Penguin world. Meanwhile, Mumble and his family and friends discover a new threat their home -- one that will take everyone working together to save them.


The critical consensus

This joyous, if garbled dance-a-thon barely pauses for breath, never mind plot exposition, but it’s exactly the kind of cinema-only experience that will have under-10s hooked on movies for life.

***(*)(*)Ellen E Jones, Total Film, 29/11/2011

A pity it takes an ice age for the story to get going then wrap itself up. Still, Williams is his usual high-energy wonder as Ramon/Lovelace, and the music, power ballads aside, is flipping terrific.

***(*)(*)Alison Rowat, The Herald, 01/12/2011

A shambles that’s somehow both terribly lazy and hernia-inducingly overcranked at the same time. Disappointing.

**(*)(*)(*)Ashley Clark, Little White Lies, 01/12/2011

The hyper-realistic animation with stunning Antarctic landscapes and beautifully realized underwater scenes is a big plus and youngsters should be enthralled. Older children - seven and above - may find the story too simple.

***(*)(*)Henry Fitzherbert, Daily Express, 01/12/2011

Music and fun but follow-up film lacks a good story.

Paul Greenwood, Evening Times, 01/12/2011

The film itself seems bigger in scope than the original, but also a little all over the place story-wise, thanks to the action focusing as much on the supporting characters as on Mumble. Still, that adds to the charm, particularly a subplot about a pair of existentialist krill (voiced by Brad Pitt and Matt Damon) determined to rise up the food chain.

***(*)(*)Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 02/12/2011

Good looks aren't nearly enough.

**(*)(*)(*)Daily Record, 02/12/2011

If all the scriptwriting had been this good, Happy Feet Two would be a Christmas treat for the ages.

Anthony Quinn, The Independent, 02/12/2011

The odd stirring sing-song can't save this sugar-frosted animation from turning into an unholy mess. But will it be the last Emperor? Don't hold your breath.

**(*)(*)(*)Olly Richards, Empire Online, 02/12/2011

More cheerful animated fun in the Antarctic.

Philip French, The Observer, 04/12/2011


Features about Happy Feet Two (U)

Happy tappers return to big screen

Genevieve Hassan, BBC, 03/12/2011

Why we should fall at the Happy Feet of penguins in tough times

David Cox, The Guardian, 05/12/2011

Happy Feet Two (U)Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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