Late in the new animated sequel Happy Feet Two, a penguin chick named Erik (Ava Acres)—previously a timid and quiet little thing—bursts into operatic voice at a moment when hope seems dim. “Nothing ...

"Happy Feet Two" could have used an editor with ice in his or her veins, to judiciously slice out some unneeded plotlines and save the extra scenes for "Happy Feet Three." The penguins from the ...

How can a movie about dance be so flat-footed? The original 2006 film "Happy Feet" was about a misfit penguin who, instead of having his breed's gift of song, had a special step. It was a bizarre idea ...