Mr. Popper's Penguins
critic Reviews
, 48% Rotten Tomatometer Score- Blandly inoffensive and thoroughly predictable, Mr. Popper's Penguins could have been worse -- but it should have been better.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRead full articleNell MinowMovie Mom
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreDerek MalcolmLondon Evening Standard
It's not an awful film but, in the end, it's nothing much at all.
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScorePeter 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.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDaily Telegraph (UK)
The best thing about Mr Popper's Penguins is that it makes no discernible sense.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreNigel 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.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJason GoodyerLittle White Lies
Raises the odd chortle but is unlikely to appeal to anyone over 10.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreMike MassieGone With The Twins
It's certainly not meant for the discerning viewer.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreRichard PropesTheIndependentCritic.com
Recipient of a Truly Moving Picture Award from Heartland Truly Moving Pictures.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreLaura HirosRincón de cine
These are the types of children's comedy movies that should be seen more often... [Full review in Spanish]
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreRebecca CuseyWORLD
... once the penguins arrive, it devolves into penguin poop jokes and predictable plot turns.
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