Mr. Popper's Penguins

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, 48% Rotten Tomatometer Score
  • Blandly inoffensive and thoroughly predictable, Mr. Popper's Penguins could have been worse -- but it should have been better.
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    Nell MinowMovie Mom
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    Derek MalcolmLondon Evening Standard
    It's not an awful film but, in the end, it's nothing much at all.
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    Peter BradshawGuardian
    As family entertainment for the summer holidays it isn't bad, and Britain's Ophelia Lovibond does well as Popper's perky assistant, though Carrey is fundamentally subdued.
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    Daily Telegraph (UK)
    The best thing about Mr Popper's Penguins is that it makes no discernible sense.
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    Nigel AndrewsFinancial Times
    [Carrey's] face performs gymnastic, nay pyroclastic, spasms while the voice cracks gags as a top chef cracks eggs: quickly, expertly, instantly separating, when possible, the joke from the runny stuff.
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    Jason GoodyerLittle White Lies
    Raises the odd chortle but is unlikely to appeal to anyone over 10.
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    Mike MassieGone With The Twins
    It's certainly not meant for the discerning viewer.
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    Richard PropesTheIndependentCritic.com
    Recipient of a Truly Moving Picture Award from Heartland Truly Moving Pictures.
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    Laura HirosRincón de cine
    These are the types of children's comedy movies that should be seen more often... [Full review in Spanish]
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    Rebecca CuseyWORLD
    ... once the penguins arrive, it devolves into penguin poop jokes and predictable plot turns.
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