As mentioned in a previous post, I am overdue for a review of March of the Penguins, which I saw several weeks ago.

I suppose it was a documentary, but I didn't think of it as a documentary while I was watching it. I thought of it as a well-filmed drama starring real penguins. It was beautifully photographed. The courtship and mating ritual scenes where particularly touching.

My number one reaction to it was, "Wow, it must really suck to be a penguin." While they have adapted well to their environment, I just find it difficult to believe that they find living in Antarctica particularly enjoyable. I mean, everyone has to live somewhere, but life in a place where it seems that the environment is actively trying to kill you has to be rough on the psyche, even the an animal psyche. Sure, life on the Serengeti can be a struggle, but there is daylight and warmth.

It was a very relaxing film, in spite of the harsh conditions depicted. I wouldn't recommend seeing it if you are sleepy or are the type to nod off in the theater.