Mr. Popper's Penguins [DVD]

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Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a 2011 family comedy directed by Mark Waters and starring Jim Carrey as a ruthless New York real estate developer focused solely on climbing the corporate ladder. When his estranged father’s final gift arrives at his Park Avenue apartment, Mr. Popper finds himself the reluctant owner of a penguin, then six more with distinct personalities. As he struggles to rid himself of the birds, they unexpectedly become a bridge between him and his two children, forcing him to reconsider what truly matters in life. Angela Lansbury and Carla Gugino round out the cast in this adaptation of the classic 1938 book by Richard and Florence Atwater.

This single-disc DVD release runs 94 minutes and carries a PG rating from Twentieth Century Fox. Jim Carrey delivers a refreshingly restrained performance amid the comedy of urban penguin ownership, while Ophelia Lovibond shines as his quick-talking assistant Pippi. Add this family-friendly film to your collection at a used price that won’t drain your wallet.