Every step counts.|Nov. 18, 2011|Australia | United States | Antarctica | New Zealand|117 Min.|PG
Genre: Animation;Comedy;Family
Description: In “Happy Feet Two” (2011), Erik, the son of emperor penguins Mumble and Gloria, struggles to dance like the other penguins. Along with his friends Bodicea and Atticus, he follows Ramón, the leader of the Amigos, to Adélie-Land. There, they discover that the land is now ruled by a charismatic flying penguin named the Mighty Sven, who claims to have survived the loss of his fishing grounds due to his ability to fly. Sven enlists Lovelace, another of Mumble’s friends, as his partner and convinces the penguins that Erik is destined to save Antarctica from destruction, elevating him to a demigod-like status.
Meanwhile, Will, an adventurous krill, sets out to explore life beyond the swarm, joined reluctantly by his friend Bill. As they venture into the unknown, they confront the harsh reality of being at the bottom of the food chain. Will’s determination to evolve leads him on a surreal journey, while Bill worries about his friend’s sanity.
Back in Emperor-Land, Mumble encourages Erik to embrace his uniqueness and find his purpose. However, Erik remains oblivious, especially after an encounter with Elephant Seal Bryan the Beach Master, who initially blocks their path but later gets trapped under the ice. Mumble’s bravery in rescuing Bryan goes unnoticed by Erik, who attributes the feat to Sven’s influence.
The film explores themes of individuality, courage, and self-discovery as the characters navigate challenges and relationships in the icy Antarctic landscape.
Cast director: George Miller
Cast actor: Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Pink, Elizabeth Daily, Johnny A. Sanchez, Lombardo Boyar, Sofía Vergara, Common, Hugo Weaving, Brad Pitt
Original name: Happy Feet Two