Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 11/17/06 Home Video 03/27/07 MPAA Rating Rated PG for some mild peril and rude humor Running Time 1 hour 48 minutes Genre Family Director George Miller Writer Warren Coleman, John Collee, George Miller, Judy Morris Cast Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Anthony LaPaglia, Magda Szubanski, Miriam Mirgoyles Studio Warner Brothers |
HAPPY FEET
SYNOPSIS
In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, deep in
Antarctica, you're nobody unless you can sing-which
is unfortunate for Mumble (ELIJAH WOOD), who is
the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to
his own tune...tap dancing.
Though Mumble's mom, Norma Jean (NICOLE
KIDMAN), thinks this little habit is cute, his dad,
Memphis (HUGH JACKMAN), says "it just ain't
penguin." Besides, they both know that without a
Heartsong, Mumble may never find true love.
As fate would have it, his one friend, Gloria
(BRITTANY MURPHY), happens to be the best singer
around. Mumble and Gloria have a connection from
the moment they hatch, but she struggles with his
strange "hippity-hoppity" ways.
Mumble is just too different-especially for Noah the
Elder (HUGO WEAVING), the stern leader of Emperor
Land, who ultimately casts him out of the community.
Away from home for the first time, Mumble meets a
posse of decidedly un-Emperor-like penguins-the
Adelie Amigos. Led by Ramon (ROBIN WILLIAMS),
the Adelies instantly embrace Mumble's cool dance
moves and invite him to party with them.
In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, deep in
Antarctica, you're nobody unless you can sing-which
is unfortunate for Mumble (ELIJAH WOOD), who is
the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to
his own tune...tap dancing.
Though Mumble's mom, Norma Jean (NICOLE
KIDMAN), thinks this little habit is cute, his dad,
Memphis (HUGH JACKMAN), says "it just ain't
penguin." Besides, they both know that without a
Heartsong, Mumble may never find true love.
As fate would have it, his one friend, Gloria
(BRITTANY MURPHY), happens to be the best singer
around. Mumble and Gloria have a connection from
the moment they hatch, but she struggles with his
strange "hippity-hoppity" ways.
Mumble is just too different-especially for Noah the
Elder (HUGO WEAVING), the stern leader of Emperor
Land, who ultimately casts him out of the community.
Away from home for the first time, Mumble meets a
posse of decidedly un-Emperor-like penguins-the
Adelie Amigos. Led by Ramon (ROBIN WILLIAMS),
the Adelies instantly embrace Mumble's cool dance
moves and invite him to party with them.
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In Adelie Land, Mumble seeks the counsel of Lovelace the Guru (also voiced by ROBIN WILLIAMS), a
crazy-feathered Rockhopper penguin who will answer any of life's questions for the price of a pebble.
Together with Lovelace and the Amigos, Mumble sets out across vast landscapes and, after some epic
encounters, proves that by being true to yourself, you can make all the difference in the world.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Kennedy Miller
production, in association with Animal Logic Film. A George Miller film, "Happy Feet" features the voices
of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving and
Anthony LaPaglia.
The film also features the tap dancing of Savion Glover. "Happy Feet" is directed by George Miller, who
also co-wrote the screenplay with John Collee, Judy Morris and Warren Coleman. The film is produced
by Doug Mitchell, George Miller and Bill Miller, with Zareh Nalbandian, Graham Burke, Dana Goldberg, and
Bruce Berman executive producing. The music is composed by John Powell, and the soundtrack also
includes songs performed by Prince, Yolanda Adams, Fantasia Barrino, Gia Farrell, Chrissie Hynde, Patti
LaBelle, k.d. lang, Jason Mraz, and Pink.
"Happy Feet" will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in
select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.
--© Warner Bros.
BRENDA AND DAVID
Happy Feet opens with the love story of how Mumble's (Elijah Wood) parents, Memphis (Hugh Jackman)
and Norma Jean (Nicole Kidman) meet through the ritual of singing to each other. Breaking out of his egg,
Mumble hits the ice tapping. He is tone-deaf and can't carry a tune. His parents worry that without his
own heartsong, he'll never attract a mate or have his own egg to care for. But he does catch the eye of
Gloria (Brittany Murphy) who seems to like him just the way he is. Being different, Mumble even gets the
blame when all the fish mysteriously disappear. Happy Feet moves along quite nicely as long as it
remains focused on Mumble's shortcomings and the love story between Mumble and Gloria.
Australian director George Miller (Babe and Mad Max) has the first musical hit of the holiday season and
sure to have you dancing and singing as you exit the theater.
crazy-feathered Rockhopper penguin who will answer any of life's questions for the price of a pebble.
Together with Lovelace and the Amigos, Mumble sets out across vast landscapes and, after some epic
encounters, proves that by being true to yourself, you can make all the difference in the world.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Kennedy Miller
production, in association with Animal Logic Film. A George Miller film, "Happy Feet" features the voices
of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving and
Anthony LaPaglia.
The film also features the tap dancing of Savion Glover. "Happy Feet" is directed by George Miller, who
also co-wrote the screenplay with John Collee, Judy Morris and Warren Coleman. The film is produced
by Doug Mitchell, George Miller and Bill Miller, with Zareh Nalbandian, Graham Burke, Dana Goldberg, and
Bruce Berman executive producing. The music is composed by John Powell, and the soundtrack also
includes songs performed by Prince, Yolanda Adams, Fantasia Barrino, Gia Farrell, Chrissie Hynde, Patti
LaBelle, k.d. lang, Jason Mraz, and Pink.
"Happy Feet" will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in
select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.
--© Warner Bros.
BRENDA AND DAVID
Happy Feet opens with the love story of how Mumble's (Elijah Wood) parents, Memphis (Hugh Jackman)
and Norma Jean (Nicole Kidman) meet through the ritual of singing to each other. Breaking out of his egg,
Mumble hits the ice tapping. He is tone-deaf and can't carry a tune. His parents worry that without his
own heartsong, he'll never attract a mate or have his own egg to care for. But he does catch the eye of
Gloria (Brittany Murphy) who seems to like him just the way he is. Being different, Mumble even gets the
blame when all the fish mysteriously disappear. Happy Feet moves along quite nicely as long as it
remains focused on Mumble's shortcomings and the love story between Mumble and Gloria.
Australian director George Miller (Babe and Mad Max) has the first musical hit of the holiday season and
sure to have you dancing and singing as you exit the theater.
