Mr. Popper's Penguins
Metascore
53 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 30
  3. Negative: 5 out of 30
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    Jun 16, 2011
    38
    The movie stars Jim Carrey, who is in his pleasant mode. It would have helped if he were in his manic mode, although it's hard to get a rise out of a penguin.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Alison Willmore
    Jun 16, 2011
    33
    Mr. Popper's Penguins reins in its rubber-faced star, leaving most of the rote physical comedy (and overabundance of fart jokes) to his nonhuman counterparts, comprised of a combination of CGI and real penguins.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Jun 14, 2011
    30
    The only faint upside to this excruciating dud is that, in its movie clips of Charlie Chaplin - who the mesmerized birds view as a kindred waddling spirit - the film might hopefully function for some kids as a gateway to superior comedy cinema.
  4. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    Jun 16, 2011
    25
    Everything about the idea of Mr. Popper's Penguins sounds lovely, and everything about the actual movie is ugly.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Simon Abrams
    Jun 15, 2011
    25
    If you're wondering where the Jim Carrey of "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and "Dumb and Dumber" fame went, don't look to Mr. Popper's Penguins for answers.

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User Score
6.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. ReverendSin
    10
    Absolutely loved it, Mr. Poppers Penguins was a book I grew up with and I absolutely loved this film adaptation. Jim Carrey makes a hilarious Mr. Popper and the penguins were amazingly well done. I am a 27 year old male and wanted to see it and used it as an excuse to take my ten year old goddaughter to see a movie on our weekend visit.… Full Review »
  2. sabby08
    10
    awesome concept , and the cast is brilliantly chosen....most awaited movie for kids this season, and jim carry was due for a big release ,this could be the one feel good movie we all were looking forward for.
    the dialogues are situation based and are really hilarious    … Full Review »
  3. musicColor
    10
    Nice to see Jim back in action, its funny, emotional, warm feelings and has nice Quotes you can take for your life. And the penguins are hilarious and Jim Carrey he does his funny and great acting. Kids will love it and great Family movie… Full Review »
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