Movie Review: Happy Feet

A freezin' tippity, tappity movie, which happens to be one of the first movies I fell in love with, Happy Feet is a 3-D animated award winning (two awards actually) movie about (my favourite animals) penguins! But one problem about the movie: It may cause uncontrollable toe-tapping! It starts with the main character: Mumble; a penguin who can't sing, and lives his life with a toe-tapping problem. But wait! Theres more, Gloria; a female penguin, who is just about the best singer in Emperor Land, and also steals Mumble's heart, Memphis; Mumble's worried father, Norma Jean; Memphis's mate, who also has one of the best singing voices, The 5 Amigos (Ramón, Nestor, Raul, Rinaldo and Lombardo);5 Spanish Adelie Penguins who become Mumble's best friends, and help him out on his adventure and Lovelace; A wisdom penguin who be-friends Mumble.

Set deep inside the icy land of Antarctica, two emperor penguins have a baby named Mumble. Hatched upon his feet, he has an amazing skill for tap-dancing. However, penguins are not supposed to tap dance. Even worse, he cannot sing. All emperor penguins are supposed to have a heart song, and he has a try at it - with awful results. Torn apart from his mom, dad, and best friend, Gloria, as a teenager who still has his adolescent feathers, his ventures off into the icy landscape. He is rescued from a leopard seal from a group of Adelie penguins, whom which the leader is Ramon. They take Mumble to their home and discover that all of their fish is being taken from an unknown 'alien' source. They ask Lovelace, a wise and cocky leader of the Adelies, to help them. Unfortunately, he proves no help. Leading on an incredible adventure, they try to discover the threat of their food source and survival. Using courage and bravery, Mumble begins to teach everyone begins to learn that uniqueness isn't a burden, but is a gift to be treasured.

The animation is very realistic which, though at the end, has real life action over the animation! The ice and water is probably the most realistic animation of the movie, and the penguins are realistic, but yet do have their cartoony instincts with their faces, expressions, movements etc. On its opening day, an unimaginable amount reached them with $41.6 million! The magnificent gross venue for the ending day was $384,335,608! And im not suprized! Ha!

I have always loved this movie, and it was actually the movie that started my whole career (YouTube, Blogging, Animation, Club Penguin etc)! I know everyone that see's it will love it! Its a movie i'll never forget. The sequel is coming out 19/11/11. :D

★★★★★ (It is 4 1/2 but I cant do that. Sorry!)

~A08~

Movie Review: Alpha and Omega

Another amazing movie, and one of my favourites, Alpha and Omega is a 3D animated howling good movie about two wolves, Kate; an alpha wolf and daughter of Winston, the alpha-male and Humphrey; An Omega that's in love with Kate. It also contains other characters such as Marcel; A golf playing duck that be-friends Kate and Humphrey, Paddy; Marcel's Caddy, Winston; Kate's father, and leader of the pack, Eve; Winstons mate, Tony; The Eastern-Pack leader (rival of Winston), Lily; Kate's Omega sister, Garth; Tony's son, alpha wolf and Kate's future husband and there are a few more characters too!

After taken from the pack to "repopulate" in Idaho, Kate and Humphrey are on a top-heavy adventure on their journey back home! They interfere with Golf-playing ducks, Grizzly Bears, Storms, RV Rides and also train rides! Allthough back at there pack in Jasper Park, where Kate should have been getting married to the rival packs' Alpha to re-unite the packs, the packs are in a war within if Kate is getting hidden by Winston so she can't get married or if the Eastern-Pack wolves have taken her! In the end, Kate and Humphrey realize (moral) that even opposites can make a great team!

The animation is just as good as any other animated movie. The problem is that, the movie is made for 3-D glasses or viewing, so if you get it on DVD, you get a bit paranoid about the...I dont know, lets just say 3-D madenship (sorry I made up that word!). But overall its a great movie to watch at night or during the day (I watch it at night though). They also exaggerate the howling, so they sing when they howl. Its quite funny! But unlike some movies, its quite fake. Eg. Speedy Running, Getting things from nowhere/behind their backs. But its probably in the comedy genre. Also, any age can watch this movie! My mum has watched it and she loved it! Ha ha.

I think you'll have a howling good time watching Alpha and Omega. I know I did! ; )

★★★☆☆ (I kinda give it 3 1/2 stars, but I can't do that here)

~A08~

Movie Review: Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakuel

The sequel, or should I say "Squeakuel" to the first movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 is a heart-warming, funny movie for the whole family, directed by Tom Hill! It contains the same characters as the prequel, a few more, and one less. The character that isn't in the second one is Dave's ex-girlfriend, Clair Wilson. No-one knows why. And the new characters, Toby; Dave's younger cousin that spends his life playing video games, and the mains The Chipettes! There's Brittany; The main Chipette of the trio, (Opposite of Alvin), Jennette; The smart, shy, tall one of the trio (opposite of Simon) and Eleanor; The shortest, plumpest one of the trio (opposite of Theodore).

After landing Dave in hospital, the chipmunks are sentenced to live a normal life at school. But the chipmunks don't like it as there are bullies, suspension threats etc. But the female trio, the Chipettes, start working with Ian, and also get transferred to school! The Chipettes get told by Ian not to hang out with the 'munks. They also have a competition to go into the $25,000 competition. Theres fights, comps, saves, kidnaps and all kinds of high-pitched fun!

The film is animation over real action like the prequel! But the animation is superb! Every detail is so realistic! The shine on the car when they stand on it, the good quality when they're in the mirror, the shadows, everything! If you take a look at all the shadows and reflections, you'll be spell bound how good it is! Cuz I know I was!

The Chipettes are also an amazing spike to the movie! My favourite is Brittany! She's so hearty, and open-aired and very honest! But she changes her mind alot. I dont have a least favourite Chipette. Jennette and Eleanore are quite...oh whats the word? Back-up. They are a help to the movie too! They're ALWAYS there for Brittany, and she's there for her! But Ian doesn't like El and Jen. He just puts his star of attention to Brittany. I dont think its fair.

So I love this movie. All my mates love it too! The next sequel is coming 16/12/11 and will be called Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked. So I hope you also loved it!

★★★★☆

~A08~

Movie Review: Alvin and the Chipmunks 1

Alvin and the Chipmunks 1 is a very funny, musical, high-pitched wonder directed by Tom Hill! It is a well-made comedy genre for the whole family. It is animation over real action, and very realistic! It is a well remake from the 1958 show! It contains, from the show, Dave; The Chipmunks Carer/Father, Alvin; The main Chipmunk from the trio, Simon; The smart nerd from trio, and Theodore; the youngest, 'plumpest' chipmunk from the trio. There are also some new characters: Ian Hawke & Claire Wilson.

One day The Chipmunks get transported from their woodland habitat to the city, where they wind up in the home of Dave Seville. Dave, a down-on-his-luck songwriter, realizes the potential of a singing chipmunk pop act, and becomes an unlikely mentor/father figure to feisty Alvin, brainy Simon, and dopey Theodore. Meanwhile, the threesome causes chaos in his life, leading to plenty of fun, frenetic scenarios. When a devious record executive enters the picture, however, Alvin and the Chipmunks must deal with both the trappings of fame and their loyalty to the amiable, hapless Dave.

The voice acting of the chipmunks is extraordinary! They have great emotion and perfect pitch. Also, the actors of Alvin and the Chipmunks are exemplary! Cuz if you try and watch the movie, ignoring the chipmunks, you can see how well the humans have tried to imagine they're there! And don't forget, they're really talking to nothing!
My LEAST favourite chipmunk is Simon because he thinks he's so smart. He's actually quite dumb! So overall, my favourite chipmunk(s) are a tie! I like both Alvin and Theodore. Alvin, although just thinks of himself, is very funny in personality! He's also a good decider and he has a good level of love. Theodore...He's just so cute! He loves food, and loves his brothers very much! Comment what your favourite chipmunk is!

Alvin and the Chipmunks is a funny, musical film for the whole family! Especially if your an old 'munk fan!

My rate: ★★★★✰

~A08~

So you want a movie review?

So, you wanna see a movie, but don't know if its good or bad? Well you've come to the right place! Hi, I'm Australis, you guys may know me from YouTube! Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/australis08?feature=mhee

I dont do movies: MA, R or X. And I rarely do M. So mainly this is for kids. But adults can read 'em too! My favourite movie, personally is Alvin and the Chipmunks 1 & 2. But like I said, if you want a movie review come to me! ; )