Matialth
Good concept, poorly executed.
Intcatinfo
A Masterpiece!
Zandra
The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Python Hyena
March of the Penguins (2005): Dir: Luc Jacquet / Narrator: Morgan Freeman: Extraordinary documentary about persistence and struggles symbolized within a long winter march taken every year. Penguins gather in massive quantities and trek in nearly single file to the breeding ground. There are many facts to consider such as the females going away for months to gather food while the males protect and shelter the eggs. These males go several months without food before the female returns. There are several species of penguin. Perhaps the most common is the emperor or king penguin, which is said to grow to four feet tall, making it the biggest of the species. Others include the humboldt penguin, chinstrap penguin, and rockhopper penguin. Director Luc Jacquet enlightens viewers upon the harsh conditions in which these unusual birds live but even further he creates a film that demonstrates real character. He takes what is presented on wildlife programs and presents it in narrative form and it works. Morgan Freeman 's deep knowledgeable voice narrates the film thus giving further insight. The result is a film that will appeal to young and old alike with something to offer children to learn as well as the scholars to further study. It is one of the best films of the year, and like The Passion of the Christ the previous year, it shocked the industry by marching away as a hit. Score: 10 / 10
Kong Ho Meng
what made this nature documentary so good is probably due to some help from the french narration...it added some human touch to the penguins...to make them seem like they have the ability to think and emote their feelings, that some people might wonder whether there are actually humans inside those fur. However monotonous and 'boring' it may be, to my opinion no other form of narration can create such a powerful effect (and with standard) I am glad the creators made such a clever decision. Combined with that, getting to view a detailed account of their one-year cycle really allows you can really feel for these creatures so much that at times it can be painful to watch, but it is a good feeling that shows that we are not the only ones marching on with our lives.
Syl
Morgan Freeman narrates this documentary about penguins in the Antartica or South Pole region where French scientists cover a year in their lives. The photography or cinematography is first rate and the documentary looks beautiful because of the scenery and it's characters which is a penguin colony. Here, the scientists observe and learn about the penguins' lives in the Antartica part of the world during the coldest weather. It's amazing to see Antartica so beautiful, so untouched nor destroyed by mankind to be allowed such crisp, clearness, clarity, pristine beauty, etc. Antartica should always be preserved and protected by the world. Anyway, the penguins are the major inhabitants. These beautiful creatures must endure harsh storms and predators seeking food. They are a community of parents and children where mothers and fathers leave their young to search for food in the ocean. It's an amazing voyage of watching the baby penguins grow and bond with their parents.
biosphaere
I seem to have an older DVD-release of this documentary than the version in the trailer here on the IMDb and iTunes. The documentary itself and the voice over is absolutely brilliant, but the new "disney-music" they have added to the movie is disturbing. This is a harsh environment, and for me this change of music is ruining the authenticity of the documentary completely. A friend of mine saw the version that I have of the movie too - he really enjoyed it so much he bought a DVD copy himself. But was very disappointed when he realized the music had changed dramatically. If I could rate the documentary without the "disney music", I would definitively vote for 9. But, for now only 6.
