My Penguin Friend

[Chris_Sanders]

I don't see a thread on this but man this movie was just fantastic. Jean Reno is so great. Based on the true story of a Penguin that migrated 5000 miles every year to be with his human friend who saved his life.

It's just the Anti Spongebob / Minions / hyper animation family affair that we are served every summer. Also it's a wonderful movie about being an adult and dealing with loss.

I got choked up just by the beauty of friendship between human and animal. It's rolling 87% / 97% on RT so I hope this is just a word of mouth sleeper hit.

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[Brian in Mesa]

My Penguin Friend

Release date: August 16, 2024
Studio: Roadside Attractions
Director: David Schurmann
Screenwriters: Kristen Lazarian, Paulina Lagudi Ulrich
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic content.
Genre: Drama | Family

Starring: Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Alexia Moyano, Nicolás Francella, Rochi Hernández, Juan José Garnica, Duda Galvão, Ravel Cabral

Plot Summary: Inspired by a true story; an enchanting adventure about a lost penguin rescued from an oil spill, who transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They soon become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.

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[Brian in Mesa]

My wife and I have been wanting to see this ever since we saw the trailer.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

My wife and I have been wanting to see this ever since we saw the trailer.

Its 100% great for adults and kids.

 

[jf-08]

I can't wait to see it.

 

[Stout]

Sounds neat.

 

[Jersey Girl]

Loved it!

 

[Stout]

Damn, I'm going to miss this one by a matter of days!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Damn, I'm going to miss this one by a matter of days!

How are you going to miss it?

Here in AZ when a movie drops out of the regular theaters it then has a run at discount theaters.

 

[Stout]

How are you going to miss it?

Here in AZ when a movie drops out of the regular theaters it then has a run at discount theaters.

After Thursday (and I'm busy tonight and tomorrow after work), it's not playing in Pittsburgh.

Dang! Jean Reno is absolute gold and the story sounds wonderful.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

After Thursday (and I'm busy tonight and tomorrow after work), it's not playing in Pittsburgh.

Dang! Jean Reno is absolute gold and the story sounds wonderful.

Wow. So few options in a "big city."

 

[puckhead]

Putting this on the list.

 

[Stout]

Wow. So few options in a "big city."

Lots of options--just none carrying this movie longer. It's an art house indie, so when a movie like that gets through the art house indie theaters, it's done.

 

[puckhead]

Lots of options--just none carrying this movie longer. It's an art house indie, so when a movie like that gets through the art house indie theaters, it's done.

No idea why he didn't go with, "Well, that's the pits."

#missedopportunities