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2021
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Positive Reviews
22
Negative reviews
14
Average Rating
3.0
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3.0
Ivin doesnt wholly ignore other tragedy tropes look out, lovely wall filled with photographs of the familys life before the accident; be wary, well me ..
Indie Wire
1.5
Even so, Ivins mundane drama written by Haun Grant and Harry Cripps (in an adaptation of a book by Cameron Bloom and Bradley Trevor Greive) shows sign ..
Variety
3.5
This is a warm hearted account of an adults painful journey, aided by a chirping counterpart.
Time Out
3.0
Lincoln has little to do other than tighten his jaw and quietly weep but Watts serves an impressive and, given recent history, important reminder of j ..
The Guardian
2.0
Meanwhile, Penguin stays busy charming the characters and the audience, softening Sams hardened heart and embedding herself into the familys routines ..
The Guardian
3.0
The Bloom familys willingness to share their story could boost your spirits and serve as a very effective reminder of what we can overcome with the pe ..
Collider
4.5
If that doesnt sound enticing, nothing about the movie (which is based on a true story) will change your mind.
The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
While there is little new in the film in terms of character, plot or style, the performers at least make a good go of things.
The Globe And Mail
2.5
Her kids go on with life as if she isnt around, or at least, thats how Sam imagines it.
Mark Reviews Movies
4.4
...a first class tearjerker that effortlessly overcomes a somewhat run of the mill plot trajectory.
Reel Film Reviews
4.5
So Penguin Bloom is very much a movie of its ilk, a melodrama thats heavy of hand in the allegory dept.,
Decider
3.5
And since the house is already in a state of domestic chaos, Sam doesnt exactly welcome the squawking presence of a creature that doesnt know when to ..
Smh
4.5
Yes, you dont get the big screen and you dont get the communal experience.
The Irish Times
3.0
Based on a true story, Penguin Bloom isnt any less predictable than youd think it would be, but its a tender, kind hearted story thats handled with ca ..
Detroit News
3.0
Sometimes a deference to the messy truthfulness of a story can limit its dramatic ambitions.
Hey U Guys
2.0
Penguin Bloom spends most of its runtime focusing on the ways in which Naomi Watts characters accident renders her less than.
The Play List
1.3
Naomi Watts should stop vacationing in Thailand. Thats just about the only lesson worth heeding in the faux inspirational, would be edifying Penguin B ..
Film Freak Central
2.0
A lighthouses significance is never revealed; Sams athleticism isnt fully developed before her accident.
Now Toronto
3.5
The film making is solid, rather than spectacular... at least delivers a performance that keeps you engaged in her plight.
Stuff
3.0
Penguin Bloom delivers as an inspiring, feel good tale about overcoming adversity, and as another opportunity to appreciate the talent of New Zealand ..
The Film Pie
4.5
As a man drifting into dementia, and fighting the demons therein, Hopkins gives one of his greatest performances, an astonishing look at a downhill sp ..
Dead Line
3.0
Director Glendyn Ivin seems committed to building a tear jerking resilience drama instead of allowing the already endearing nature of the premise some ..
One Room With A View
4.5
Two time Oscar nominated actress Naomi Watts delivers an effective performance as usual in the new Netflix drama, Penguin Bloom.
Solzy At The Movies
2.0
Penguin doesnt get any, either, ultimately flying away after apparently having determined that its inspirational example is no longer needed.
Film Avclub
2.0
Depending on your mood going in, the first act may be tough going, full of guilt and despair as Sam mourns darkly for her lost abilities. But the scen ..
Original Cin
4.0
Penguin Bloom is more than just a sentimental tale of disability and the cute antics of a cheeky bird; its that rarity a grown up family film that old ..
The Australian
3.5
DAWN RAID ***1/2 (98 minutes) M The funny, fascinating, frenetic story of the phenomenally popular Kiwi record label Dawn Raid serves as a great cauti ..
Tiny Url
2.5
The Bloom children factor mostly as suntanned representations of the familys beach life, highlighted by sun dappled cinematography.
Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
As heartwarming, complex and grounded as Watts portrayal of Samantha Bloom is, I couldnt help but wonder why this role wasnt cast with a disability ac ..
Wp Me
2.0
Penguin Bloom places the cliches front and centre, amounting to the type of film thats tailor made for a Mothers Day trip to the cinemas.
The Gate
2.0
However there is just to much that doesnt work in this movie, making it not worth a watch in my opinion.
Mama's Geeky
1.5
The title might already be taken, but its a shame they didnt release Penguin Bloom as The Thieving Magpie.
That Shelf
2.0
Overwatered by its drippy sentimentality, the movie that Ivin instead serves us doesnt quite bloom.
Awards Watch
2.0
A solid adaptation of an important true story, Penguin Bloom manages to stand out because of Naomi Watts central performance.
Awards Watch
3.0
The best moments in the film come when the great Andrew Lincoln and Naomi Watts share the screen.
Movie Show Plus
4.5
A moving lead turn, and warm, inviting visuals result in Penguin Blooms innocuous tone being easily digested.
This is Film
2.0
Overall, Penguin Bloom is not a terrible film by any means thanks to the commitments of good performers, good intentions and memorable moments of fine ..
The AU Review
4.5
Penguin Bloom is everything the soul of an animal lover needs: a tale of resilience encouraged by the love of a beautiful magpie.
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