March of the Penguins

The film itself was beautifully captured and incredible to watch. The film follows the trek the penguins of Antartica make every year to find a mate, give birth to their young, maintain a family, and stay alive. It gives an insight into the life a penguin in Antartica leads and just how ruthless and cruel the elements can be. I was surprised that the cameras were able to project such detailed closeups of the birds, so close you could see the texture of their feathers. Not only that, but the penguins seemed to completely ignore the camera men and just go on with their lives. The film channelled what it means to live literally in the middle of nowhere, the bond between mother and father and child, whether it be instinctual or loving, and just how difficult surviving on your own is. The narration done by Morgan Freeman definitely adds an interest to the movie, making it both a visual and auditorial splendor. In short, the film was not only scientifically intriguing, but also tugged at the heartstrings and left a lasting impression.