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A teenage penguin is still a bit like a shaggy gray ball; nevertheless, the first great adventure is waiting. A mysterious calling lures it on a far and dangerous journey regularly undertaken by adult emperor penguins to ensure their species' survival. Director Luc Jacquet offers a fascinating view of the everyday life of the feathered inhabitants of Antarctica in this sequel to the successful nature documentary. (Febiofest)
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I saw the first March of the Penguins years ago in high school, and whereas it focused more on the journey itself, The Next Step is more static and focused for the most part on one little penguin and its parents. A viewer watching the film in the warmth and quiet of the cinema can hardly imagine the penguins' harrowing lives in the frozen Antarctic, but the makers manage to portray this (often) life-and-death struggle in a compelling way, and provide many a breathtaking shot of the inhospitable landscape of ice and the daily challenges faced by all the creatures there. What I liked best were the magical shots of the underwater world – perhaps it's just a pity there weren't more of them. A weaker four stars!
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