The Penguin King

The film is a klutzy rearrangement of documentary footage into a forced story arc narrated in first person by Tim Allen.

This mainstream theatrical release is inferior to its shorter educational-film cousin.

There are some nice images of the teeming penguin population, and great fun to be had witnessing the love life, and indeed sex life, of penguins.

Save the price of the 3D ticket and take them to the zoo instead.

There's little we haven't seen before, including farting elephant seals.

The 3D photography is shallow and muddy, although a David Attenborough voiceover helps sustain interest.

Attenborough's commentary is tailored yet never condescending to its audience, more educational than it is patronising.

Nature docu follows King penguin's quest to raise a family.

The 3D film is a celebration of their remarkable tenacity with enough high dramas and cute moments to keep you enthralled.

Sharp digital photography makes this Antarctic documentary worth a look for nature-movie fans, even though it's both childish and unoriginal.