Mr. Popper’s Penguins (Mr. Popper’s Penguins)
Directed by: Mark WatersCast list: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Madeline Carroll, Angela Lansbury, James Tupper, Ophelia Lovibond, Clark Gregg
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Genres: Comedy /
Runtime: 94 min.
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Film based on a tale written by Richard and Florence Atwater. Tom Popper grew up having very little interaction with his father who was off exploring the world. When he grows up he spends most of time on his work and ignores his children. One day his father sends him an unusual gift: a penguin. Popper can't help but wonder why his father would send him a penguin. He tries to get rid of it, but accidentally orders five more. When his children and ex-wife arrive to celebrate his son's birthday, the kids fall in love with the penguins. And Popper finally gets to connect with his kids and understands the value of friendship and the importance of family.
Educational Grades: ##COMA####COMA####COMA##Upper Primary school##COMA##Secondary school, 12 to 14##COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA##
Subjects: English language / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Natural Science /
Topics: children, children’s rights / animal world and pets / family, family relationships / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
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