MR. POPPERS PENGUINS returns as a kid-friendly comedy on DVD and Blu-ray, delivering a cheerful, uncomplicated story that matches the films title. The movie invites families to share in a lighthearted journey where humor and heart go hand in hand, and the penguin antics bring plenty of laughs without venturing into heavy drama. The overall mood remains warm, with a pacing that keeps younger viewers engaged and adults smiling along at the familiar, easygoing energy a family comedy should offer.
Bearing little resemblance to the 1938 book of the same name, the film follows Tom Popper, a money-driven real estate agent whose obsession with work strains his relationship with his children. After receiving an inheritance from his late father, Tom becomes the caretaker of a penguin and soon orders five more by mistake during a bungled return. What begins as chaos grows into a genuine family connection as the penguins win over the kids and gradually soften the fathers hard-edged outlook. The question becomes how this unlikely penguin brigade can help Tom rethink a life centered on profit while strengthening the bond with his children, a transformation that pays off with warmth and humor for the entire family. The penguins arrive as a comic storm, then settle into a heartfelt lesson about balance, care, and the value of presence over paychecks.
Audiences enjoy the penguin-led energy and the films upbeat tempo. While it may not be Jim Carreys most acclaimed moment, his energy keeps the story moving and the penguins provide plenty of endearing, memorable scenes that parents and kids can recall together long after the credits roll. The film emphasizes family connection, responsibility, and the joy of making room for the ones who matter most, all wrapped in a bright, family-friendly tone that suits a weekend movie night or a casual weekday watch.
Blu-ray bonus features include:
– Nimrod and Stinky’s Antarctic Adventure
– Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director Mark Waters, Editor Bruce Green and Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Hollander
– Gag Reel
– The Legacy of Mr. Popper’s Penguins
– Ready for their Close-up
– Ladies and Gentoomen
– Stuffy Penguin Theater
– Penguin Pandemonium with commentary by Director Mark Waters, Editor Bruce Green and Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Hollander
– Penguin Pandemonium with commentary by Director Mark Waters, Editor Bruce Green and Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Hollander
– Audio Commentary with Director Mark Waters, Editor Bruce Green and Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Hollander
– Original Story Sampler
– Theatrical Trailer
– Sneak Peek
DVD bonus features include:
– Nimrod and Stinky’s Antarctic Adventure
– Ladies and Gentoomen
– Ready for their Closeup
– Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director Mark Waters, Editor Bruce Green and Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Hollander
– Gag Reel
– Audio Commentary with Director Mark Waters, Editor Bruce Green and Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Hollander
– Original Story Sampler
– Theatrical Trailer
– Sneak Peek