The Pebble and the Penguin (G)
Animated penguin tale heavy on romance, peril.
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- Studio: Metro-goldwyn-mayer Pictures
- Directed By: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
- Cast: James Belushi, Tim Curry, Martin Short
- Running Time: 74 minutes
- Release Date: 04/11/1995
- Video/DVD Release Date: 04/11/1995
- Genre: Family and Kids
- MPAA Rating: G
- MPAA Explanation: general audiences
Parents need to know
Families can talk about the birds aboard the bad ship Misery. Do you think animals are better or worse off in zoos than in the wild? Can you think of any arguments that people on the opposing side of the debate might have? The movie highlights lots of different types of penguins -- make a trip to the library to learn more about their habitats and habits.
Message
Social Behavior:
A deep if lopsided friendship develops between two unlikely characters, causing one to risk his life for his friend's sake, even after he has been lied to. A developing romance is marked by loyalty and understanding in the face of teasing and threats from outside parties.
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Violence
The main character is threatened by a bully, a leopard seal, and a pod of killer whales in suspenseful animated scenes that, at least in the latter two cases, convincingly mimic real threats on a penguin's survival.
Sex
The entire plot is predicated on Hubie getting back to Marina for mating season, so although nothing graphic is shown the topic is ever-present.
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Nancy Davis Kho
Is it any good?
The homeward voyage is fraught with physical danger, and scenes of pursuit by leopard seals and killer whales are intense, probably more so than children under age 7 will want to watch. Almost equally scary are the scenes of the scheming bully Drake (Tim Curry) as he threatens, first verbally then physically, the true-hearted Marina.
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