Review of Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) by Bill A — 21 Dec 2011

Kids will probably find it funny, and Jim Carrey is the only reason the movie didn't suck.

This review of Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) was written by Bill A on 21 Dec 2011.

Mr. Popper's Penguins has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matthew B (2,571) on 25 Dec 2015

A better film than I expected but still a kids film with Jim Carrey going back to silly face mode. Alright for a background film at Christmas though…

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By Miguel R (812) on 02 Aug 2015

No real plot or concept or premise make Mr. Popper's Penguins one of the worst films of the year…

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By Bedford C (18) on 28 Jul 2015

One of the greatest films ever. Six Gentoo penguins carry Jim Carrey to his best film ever…

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By Rodrigo F (122) on 19 Feb 2018

Steering clear of the books story, Mr. Poppers Penguins is a funny 97 minutes but could have been better if it were in better hands…

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By Silvia F (28) on 19 Jul 2016

It has its funny moments, but overall it's a dumb, by-the-numbers and predictable family comedy. The penguins are cute though…

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By Francisco S (456) on 25 Nov 2014

My family really likes this movie. It was sweet to hear Landon, my 8 year old, totally lose it and laugh himself to tears…

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By Jarkko H (47) on 24 Nov 2016

Be honest who doesn't like penguins its a cute fun film it's not for everyone but I enjoyed it…

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By Epicladysponge (1,102) on 16 Feb 2016

A lowest-common denominator family slapstick comedy filled with family fun for your entire family…

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By Edward K (244) on 10 Apr 2015

It's Okay, but go see Liar Liar instead…

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 11 Jan 2015

I'll be surprise if those funny and cute penguins were real in the film, which it's funny like a Carrey comedy with some of his usual elements…

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