March of the Penguins (2005)

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Filmed in Antarctica, this picture documents the annual journey of Emperor penguins to the breeding grounds they have occupied for millennia, and chronicles their efforts to raise their young and survive against Earth’s most brutal conditions over the ensuing 12 months.

Giving March of the Penguins the highest numeric rating doesn’t do it justice. National Geographic Films and French director Luc Jacquet have created a masterpiece, a work so incredible that it must be seen to be believed. The film, which documents the perennial journey taken by Antarctica’s Emperor penguins in order to produce and raise their young, contains some of the most outstanding footage ever taken of the natural world. But better yet, it is depicted in the context of a story one both moving and incomparably unique. This victory of love, and life, against all odds is simply astounding.

Narrated by Morgan Freeman, March of the Penguins shows us sides of these flightless, yet elegant birds we never knew existed. Their selfless sacrifice, as they trudge 70 miles to the sea for food for their young. Their perseverence, through wind chills 100 degrees below zero and months of starvation. Best of all, their intimacy, love and compassion, as they put their family above everything else. If you have any appreciation of nature, the breathtaking vastness of one of the last unspoiled places on this planet, and the remarkable circle of life that one of its most wonderful species must endure to survive there, do yourself a favor and see this film.

If you are not the type of person who appreciates such things, well, it’s your loss. I’m sure The Dukes of Hazzard is playing a few theaters down.

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