i be an animator myself and an all around buff of the medium so when i saw this movie in a $ 5 bin i figure it be worth a shot to add to my collection . while i never regret have a new addition to my animation library this film be definitely disappointing . the premise have enough potential . a penguin name hubie find the perfect pebble to give to the girl he love a the penguin equivalent to an engagement ring but before he can give it to her and he cast out by an evil rival and lose at sea . he then befriend another penguin who help him find his way home . that set up isn not great but it enough to set up what could be a fun adventure . unfortunately the duo exploit never really amount to much and it all get pretty repetitive . most of the situation they find themselves in be really uninspired and lack in creativity . and the bond the two of them under go be cheesy and force . animation be good but not up to don bluth usual standard . this be the guy that give u the secret of nimh and land before time and an american tale and all of which have an attention to detail that often surpass disney and the granddaddy of feature animation . this one doesn not amount to much beyond high end tv fair . the music be alright but pretty forgettable and the voice actor be all wasted talent . martin short be particularly waste here a the lead character who in spite of be speak of a a bumbler be practically a straight man through the whole film . in short the movie will probably appeal to very small kid but a good family film should appeal to all age and unfortunately it doesn not get what it take .