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Nice job young man. I’m American and lived in Rio de Janeiro for many years. I heard stories of this penguin and Joao. I watched this film today and loved it.
researchers let a penguin escape from their car and they don't even bother to look for it, they just left it to wander around and possibly die... you've just discovered that a penguin has escaped from your car, you think it ran away from you that fast? THis and other plot elements added to the movie to give it a "dramatic" flair ruined the movie for me... how stupid do you think the audience is? Oh wait, it's made for kids.... sorry my bad
@@KIDSFIRSTFilmCritics i'm saying the part where the researchers discovered the penguins missing from the car and were ok letting it wander in the wild instead of looking for it really bothered me... it's ridiculous for a penguin to get away from its captors even though that's what they secretly wanted. Penguin most likely should have died or been severely injured. Then they all go out at night in boats to find it? More ridiculousness...
if you're a kid you'll like the film because what kid doesn't like penguins? I thought some of the "dramatic" elements of the plot added to spice up the movie pretty absurd and ridiculous. No spoilers but I was sitting there thinking "really? You're going to think we're going to believe that???" which kind of ruined the movie for me. It's just a penguin, I can see people interacting with penguins in a RU-vid video.
As I mother I was looking for a dinner movie and found this. The trailer alone had me crying and full of anxiety! So well done and I am so glad they stayed safe throughout filming.
Mermaid tales originated during eras when Europeans endured weeks and months of waiting for their family members to return from boat voyages. These stories served as coping mechanisms for European communities across generations. These tales are extremely personal to our history, especially those of us who have researched our own family history thoroughly including boat voyages to Canada, America, and elsewhere. Many of us know the ports and boat names our families came to America on. During those voyages, many of our ancestors read fairytales, including mermaid fairytales, while waiting. These are deeply personal to our story. Little Mermaid and similar tales such as Germany's Undine (1811) or France's Melusine (12th century) hold significant cultural importance within European traditions where stories of mermaids and water spirits have been passed down through generations. These narratives resonate deeply because they reflect the unique maritime heritage of these regions and the profound impact of seafaring life on their communities. In Northern European maritime history, families faced the harsh realities of loved ones embarking on dangerous voyages across the sea. Mermaid tales provided a means of coping with this uncertainty, offering narratives of hope, protection, and the longing for miraculous rescues amidst the perils of the ocean. These stories served as cultural touchstones, encapsulating themes of longing, sacrifice, and the desire for transformation that were particularly resonant within Northern European societies. Some of the most resonant tales naturally center around themes of love. The 1837 Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen, rooted in Danish folklore, exemplifies this cultural resonance. The story was influenced by Andersen's Danish upbringing and the broader Northern European literary tradition. This tale continues to be cherished for its exploration of these timeless themes within a distinctly Northern European context, connecting audiences to their cultural heritage and emotional landscapes. Denmark's iconic mermaid, known as The Little Mermaid, is also bronze statue located at Langelinie Pier in Copenhagen, Denmark. Unveiled on August 23, 1913, it was a gift from Danish brewer Carl Jacobsen to the City of Copenhagen. Again, in DENMARK. The cultural accuracy of this story should always reflect the region's maritime history and the enduring human experiences of longing and resilience that resonate deeply within these communities. Altering the culture of these tales to fit modern American narratives is irresponsible, and all parties involved should feel absolutely ashamed of themselves for ignoring the true history which inspired fairytales like this. Hopefully, if Disney decides to produce another version in the future, they will do so while respecting the origins of these fairy tales and understanding why people value preserving their stories. It's important to honor the essence and significance of these tales and the reasons they exist in the first place. I'm thoroughly disappointed. It's hard to express it any other way. This ranks among the biggest letdowns I've ever watched. Disney caused quite the mess with this one. If as a society we all agree to preserve each other's cultures, we must take cultural appropriation seriously. I didn't even delve into the appropriation of the European brand of royalty, kingdoms, and their exclusivity to European culture, which was also co-opted in this show. This show unabashedly embodies cultural appropriation, without offering any apology for its choices.
This was my first Ghostbusters Day event in NYC. I was accompanying my twin brother Raul Rosario from the Oklahoma Ghostbusters on his dream to bring his his Afterlife Ecto-1 to NYC. The Oklahoma City Ghostbusters came and my niece from Texas. Some Spectre Ghost from Orlando Florida (Antonio Negron) followed us from Florida to NYC..... Truly a one in a lifetime experience and to be there with all the fellow Ghostbusters from around the world... Priceless
