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Penguins (2014)

It took two Platinum Superstar gift cards to see this but it was worth it. The penguins were loveable rouges that for the most part worked as a team. The bulk of their drama has them deal with two problems they inadvertly caused: A wrathful octopus that wishes to deform all penguins due to his abuse by human hands and for the most part his story was interesting. While he hated the penguins he never wanted to kill them and he has a oddly humorous relation with his henchmen. He isn't the greatest foe for the Pengiuns (that honor goes to Dr. Blowhole) but he held the plot together for the most part.

The second was North Wind. Introduced as a well meaning rival team that saves animals they ultimately proved themselves as flawed heroes; although they are heroic and their overall goal is noble they have a rather bad habit of stroking their own egos and it's this shared character flaw that brings the film to its climax as Private really proves his worth as a valued member of the team.

Speaking of Private his fears of just being seen as a pretty face as the other members speak down at him made me feel bad for him. While he is the youngest he's far from incompetent and his drive to better himself is something I feel is a good lesson for kids and adults alike. In a way the Penguins are a better animal team than the 2012 TMNT ( to the turtles' credit they're not as bad as Team Redakai)

I feel I got my money's worth with this flick. If you wish to see it be forewarned you may have to deal with loud children.