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...unless you're maybe 8 years old, in which case the sight gags might keep you amused. For a while. Matthew Broderick should be ashamed for getting himself mixed up in a mess like this. He's good at playing straight men, but his deadpan delivery of this lousy script will have you checking your watch frequently. It's a particular waste of his comedy talent, which is well-documented. Danny DeVito once again demonstrates that his career peaked about 10 years ago as he mopes his way through the story. Just when you think you've got his character figured out, he does something that takes you back to square one. Is he a nice guy? A scumbag? A criminal? It could be any of those things, or none. God knows the ending doesn't give you any ultimate idea. I don't really know, and I don't really care. Avoid this film unless you have nothing better to do at the mall except wait for a swollen molar to subside. It's about the only thing that seems less appealing than sitting through this turkey.

This is one of those rare films that truly takes your breath away. Sure, it may be about the life cycle of penguins, but even the toughest critic will see parallels in our own lives and be touched by the eternal struggles involved in raising and protecting a family. The script provides for a thoughtful and sympathetic narration from Morgan Freeman, whose voice is perfect for the range of emotion and drama you will sense when watching what these critters must endure to survive at the South Pole. This is great family entertainment (the G rating ensures that) and a must-see on the big screen this year. You won't soon forget it.