"March of the Penguins"

[Host Bonjour]

Probably few of us will ever get to Antarctica, though some do as there are tours, generally a boat that gets only so close and then you make landfall via Zodiac (a big kinda river rafting type thing) and I've heard that it can be a really amazing trip. Closest I've gotten thus far (and could feel the cold) was when I was way down south on South Island, New Zealand - it's ironic to feel the burn of the sun from the ozone hole and the coldness of the antarctic air - and so who knows. I know I'll go back to NZ, maybe Antarctica.

But, I had the most unexpected pleasure of seeing the delightful documentary film (I believe it won an Academy Award, and probably many others) called "March of the Penguins" and it was beyond wonderful. A lot of the times, we all watch movies or travel videos of places we'd like to visit or have visited or as I mentioned, due to the extreme location, might never visit. That is why I think this amazing story told within this film is so worth seeing - it's a story worth knowing and it will warm your heart despite the extreme cold of the harsh environment in which the film is set.

"March of the Penguins" is a great way to see that one continent and some of her famous inhabitants who refused to ever leave, that most of us might never get to see for ourselves. It is softly and honorably narrated by Morgan Freeman, who narrates so well in many of the films he acts so well in. His narration suggests a reverence for these mighty Emperor penguins that they really, truly deserve.

Do yourselves a favor: rent the film and go to ANTARCTICA!

[Host Bonjour]

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Keep and eye on your TV listings as this glorious "Love Story" is set to debut on television, on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 25th. Since a lot of folks will be grouped together with either family or friends (or in hiding!) it would be a great time to see a film that would endear and entertain everyone equally, little people and big little people alike.

In these days, there isn't much "sweetness and love" to look at on TV, whether it's in a rather dark drama or high-octane reality show. In no other real-life film will you find such simple love, sweetness, survival and example of purpose in life and fulfilling that purpose. All this from some rather cute Emporer Penguins who chose NOT to leave Antarctica when all the other creatures did. Adversity did not deter them; they worked with it, adapted to it and got through it, together.

Do yourselves a favor and have a look. We don't get anymore new Jacques Cousteau films or anything from Charles Schulz, the sweet soul of Charlie Brown though his classics live on. Why do I choose these two? I guess it's the feelings that watching either one always evoked in me. And no, his much criticized son, JM Cousteau has Nothing to do with this film.

Watch it - you'll love it and it'll let your heart right for the holidays.

[louisaLo.136]

I have also seen the movie "March of the penguins". I really really loved the movie. It is amazing how the penguins can survive in such a rough climate and besides this are able to nurse their breed.
Although the surrounding at Antarctica is very fascinating I do not think that I would love to visit it. Besides this I am of the opinion that this spot of land should be left untouched.

[snikdho]

there isn't much "sweetness and love" to look at on TV, whether it's in a rather dark drama or high-octane reality show. In no other real-life film will you find such simple love, sweetness, survival and example of purpose in life and fulfilling that purpose. All this from some rather cute Emporer Penguins who chose NOT to leave Antarctica when all the other creatures did. Adversity did not deter them; they worked with it, adapted to it and got through it, together.

[flaxscrisac]

Can I second that? Any help for a beginner would be greatly appreciated.
Whens the next comp? I'm itching to see how I go.

[ashsalmun]

In the Antarctic,every march since the beginning of time,the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family.This courtship will begin with a long journey a journey that will take the hundreds of miles across the continent by foot, in freezing cold temperatures,in brittle,icy winds and through deep, treacherous waters.They will risk starvation and attack by dangerous predators,under the harshest conditions on earth, all to find true love...

[LSKahn]

While I am unlikely to ever get to the Antacarctic, I plan to see the Phillips Island penguin march when I am in Melbourne, Australia, in July 2010.

[jsmthjsmith83]

I really like this place and Scientists working here have made many discoveries from studying Antarctica’s landatmosphere, and from clues buried beneath the ice,these discoveries also reveal signs of changes in the future that could affect us all,there are many places across it.

[bauer5152]

I have also seen the movie "March of the penguins". I really really loved the movie. It is amazing how the penguins can survive in such a rough climate and besides this are able to nurse their breed.
Although the surrounding at Antarctica is very fascinating I do not think that I would love to visit it. Besides this I am of the opinion that this spot of land should be left untouched.

I also think so.

[vakantiehuizen1]

One of many Penguin Islands in various places around Antarctica. This one was named by the explorer Bransfield in 1820. A small volcanic island that allows the visitor a (relatively) easy walk up to the highest point Deacon Peak, 170m (544ft) for some excellent views of the surrounding seas. A regularly visited site with chinstrap and Adelie penguins, southern giant petrels, Antarctic terns, skuas, kelp gulls and fur seals.

[emmaballet20]

march of the penguins : its really nice movei I have seen this movie at least 5/6 time & continue saw 2 time on cinema! This movie is full of entertainment !