Starring Steve Coogan, Björn Gustafsson and Jonathan Pryce, I wanted to watch The Penguin Lessons because the trailer strongly suggested it would be charming, and that it is.
What I didn’t know before sitting down to director Peter Cattaneo’s film is that it’s based on a true story, one about a man’s awakening, thanks to the impact his adopted penguin has on his life.
Cattaneo’s movie offers, in equal measure, both dramatic and humorous moments. A combination resulting in a heartwarming and satisfying experience. It helps that Coogan and the penguin are an easy-to-watch and well-matched pairing. As I write this and reminisce, I would not say no to watching it all over again – and being transported back to 1970s Argentina.
Lastly, all performances, including that of the beautiful penguin, are memorable.
Watch it and be charmed.
Happy Film Loving,
G
The Movie My Life 
Looks like I need to schedule some penguin time.
Do it! We all love a cutie. 🤓
The penguin he found on the beach in Uruguay which is not that uncommon. 🇺🇾
I always assumed penguins resided in colder climates… I just remembered that most of the penguins on the beach in the movie weren’t there by choice, let alone alive.
Yes these are strange ones and not in their natural environment!