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Movie Review: Story is king in arctic tale of dancing emperor penguin.(Movie review)
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Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE)
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November 17, 2006
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2006 Omaha World-Herald. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Byline: Bob Fischbach
Nov. 17--When it comes to animated features, the dancing-penguin tale "Happy Feet" is just a slip-slide away from winning an Oscar. Director and co-writer George Miller knows what makes family films work, having earned best-picture and writing nominations for 1995's "Babe," a movie about a talking pig. Stunning animation, a lively score of pop hits and stellar voice talent help. But story is king. With its tale of waddling migration, graceful swimming and egg-sitting dads amid the frigid wonders of Antarctica, "Happy Feet" appears to have stolen liberally from last year's smash-hit documentary "March of the Penguins." In fact, it was in ...
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