Oddball

Catching this family movie on a Saturday afternoon is almost like a balm for the soul because I remember the time when the Czech Television played one family movie after another at this time and thanks to this, I came across some really good adventure stories every once in a while. And I have to admit that Oddball and the Penguins didn’t disappoint me at all. This movie actually has a great premise and great shots of the absolutely amazing nature of Australia, which is different behind every corner and is incredibly rugged. It is a shame, though, that the locations were so nice, because from time to time I felt like the actors were acting out the outdoor scenes in a studio rather than somewhere in a savanna. But otherwise a very pleasant family movie. The home of the penguins reminded me of Scandinavia. I don’t even know why. Maybe that’s another thing that confirmed to me how diverse Australia can be. (16.01.2017)

But what, children could actually enjoy this film, if only because it quite successfully works with animals, although it is clear that some scenes rely heavily on tricks. Unfortunately, in terms of story, not much can be expected from it, and it is overall pleasant but unremarkable, which is a sad standard for similar films. But penguins are simply cool. (11.01.2016)