The Penguin Lessons

Heartwarming and now I know that a pet penguin is possible

Far inferior to Dune 2.

'The Penguin Lessons' is hearty viewing. Steve Coogan plus penguin is a recipe for success so the films delivers in that respect, I think any movie with a cute little flipper is going to be impossible to dislike. Everything with the penguin is sweet, much with Coogan is funny. It's a really interesting plot, one that is based upon a rather incredible true event. The backdrop of 1970s Argentina adds a fresh edge to it all, so it's not simply a flick that relies on its cute animal. As serious as the flick gets (still reeling from that gut punch tbh), it is amusing stuff too. Coogan is a smart choice of lead, although I could also weirdly visualise Rowan Atkinson and someone else I've since forgotten (ffs) in the role too. Obviously I know who Coogan is and do like him, but aside from 'Night at the Museum' I always forget about him - not here. Vivian El Jaber brings a praiseworthy performance as well, likewise Alfonsina Carrocio. Jonathan Pryce is terrific casting as the headmaster, that first scene with him is great. Björn Gustafsson, albeit more minimally, is solid too. The kid actors are OK, for what it's worth.

I loved this movie. The characters were great, especially the penguin! It wa a great mixture of historical events as well as character development. The movie was also less than 2 hours long, and I appreciated that! I laughed and cried. Highly recommend, I see an Oscar in the future for this one!

Loved thus movie, very funny, yet it had a great moral to the story. Wishedcit would have stayed in my theater longer.

A gem! Finally a movie with a plot and characters with character that grow and change throughout the film. Truly a satisfying, funny and poignant story. Not to be missed.

I’d call this Dead Penguins Society, with a disgruntled protagonist finding his way through grief … Some very beautiful moments, with Coogan underplaying his role while the penguin beautifully steps in as the star, along with diminutive grandma. Although skirting with cliche a bit, it remains on the rails for the most part, set against the backdrop of the 1970s Argentinian coup. Enjoyed this one 👍

I liked everything except the language that wasnt necessary. It couldve been a great kids movie too.

Amazing that this was based on a true story. I expected the smile-on-my-face penguin scenes...loved every second. Didn't expect the very important (in today's climate) back story. Good movie for my husband & me. We both really enjoyed it.

What if Dead Poets Society was set in 1970s Argentina and had a Penguin? Almost an art film but with enough Hollywood to make it enjoyable, if a bit predictable. A movie with heart, and a penguin.