La marche de l'empereur

Inappropriate anthropomorphizing aside, March of the Penguins , which won the Academy Award for best documentary, is a fine example of edu-tainment.....the footage is beautiful.....The film presents this far better than any Animal Planet TV special would, with more depth and greater production values..... ... Full Review

Luc Jacquet's March Of The Penguins is, astoundingly, the second most successful documentary ever made.....But let's face it, superb nature documentaries are ten a penny..... ... Full Review

when they do, it's a sweet scene.....The journey to and fro is as remarkable a story as any in nature.....After that the audience can savor the narration (in the English version) of actor Morgan Freeman, whose voice should be enshrined somewhere.... ... Full Review

It's a simple story.....As with many documentaries, of course, there's a question of how much judicious editing has shaped the story.....Few nature documentarians imbue their films with the strong narrative that director Luc Jacquet manages here..... ... Full Review

there's some intense footage of harsh Antarctic winters....That's unfortunate for director Luc Jacquet, whose documentary " March of the Penguins " is 80 minutes of non-stop penguin hijinks..... ... Full Review

March of the Penguins will be marching straight into the hearts of holiday shoppers when Warner Home Video releases a Limited Edition Giftset on DVD November 3. ... Full Article

Marking a return to the "true-life adventures" that used to be Disney's speciality, this elegant doc does for flamingos what March Of The Penguins did for their Antarctic counterparts. ... Full Article

SOMEWHERE in Europe, a child from a comfortable background goes looking for adventure in the forest, and there meets a member of a despised minority group. ... Full Article

There could be a minor backlash to Sony Pictures Animation's release of Surf's Up this week. People will argue that the tidal wave of penguin-mania reached its crest with March of the Penguins and Happy Feet . ... Full Article

Some of the beautiful nature photography in Earth is enough to make Bill Maher believe in God. Some of the savagery shown in Earth (or implied, to keep it G-rated) is enough to reinforce the concept of a vengeful, Old... ... Full Article

March of the Penguins sparked a new life in eco-documentaries by adding the dramatic element, and Disney is attempting to build a brand on the concept. ... Full Article