Emperor penguins in Antarctica struggle with the harsh elements and flying predators as they attempt to breed and get food to survive. Director/co-writer Luc Jacquet's National Geographic documentary feature has loads of heart and personality. In this day and age of rotten and unremarkable characters in movies, Jacquet's little tuxedo birds share their trials, triumphs, tragedies and tribulations with no strings attached. Harrowing narration by Morgan Freeman (for the American version) tells the heartwarming and often heartrending treks that these magnificent animals must take each year for their very survival. A haunting score (one of the better of recent memory) and top-notch cinematography are more than enough reason to give this picture a try. Likely will be more of a curiosity than a classic, "March of the Penguins" is nevertheless a fascinating and endearing experience that has that special unspeakable quality that few movies have. 4 stars out of 5.
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