No doubt inspired by March of the Penguins, this U.K. true-life nature narrative serves up a visually stirring examination of king penguin colonies on South Georgia Island off Antarctica. Narrated by comic actor Tim Allen, the anthropomorphic tale follows waddling hero “Rex,” a no-flock Everypenguin who wisecracks and monologues throughout this tale of finding a mate, minding an egg, and raising a chick. Predatory orcas, seals and ugly, marauding albatrosses add some darker elements to this film, which has been rated PG evidently due to Allen's single use of the word "damn." Likely to appeal to fans of nature documentaries and series' hosted by the omnipresent Sir Richard Attenborough (who narrated the British original for this film), this is recommended. (C. Cassady)
Adventures of the Penguin King
Cinedigm, 78 min., PG, DVD: $29.95, Blu-ray: $39.95, Feb. 25 Volume 29, Issue 2
Adventures of the Penguin King
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