Penguin Bloom
Naomi Watts is a paralysed wife and mother who, along with her photographer husband (Andrew Lincoln, TV's The Walking Dead), finds solace in rescuing and raising a magpie chick in this true story drama co-produced by Watts.
- Director:
- Glendyn Ivin ('Last Word')
- Writer:
- Shaun Grant
- Cast:
- Naomi WattsAndrew LincolnJacki WeaverRachel HouseGia CaridesLeeanna WalsmanLisa HensleyRandolph Fields
Reviews & comments
Stuff
pressNew Zealand’s own Rachel House continues to enhance her reputation as a scene-stealer...
RogerEbert.com
pressIt treats a very emotional, layered situation with blunt, on-the-nose storytelling.
Hollywood Reporter
pressNaomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln bring dignity and seriousness to what might've been a painfully sappy tale of rebirth...
Variety
pressMostly avoids the pitfalls of dated and offensive inspiration-porn movies of yore...
IndieWire
pressThe path there might be predictable, but there is still something beautiful when it really takes flight.
The Guardian
pressAn old-fashioned throwback for families in search of something safe and superhero-free...
Collider
pressCould boost your spirits and serve as a very effective reminder of what we can overcome with the people we love.
Time Out
pressIt's a credit to Watts's performance and Ivin's understated direction that this woozy vision of emotional and physical healing sings.
Stuff
pressNew Zealand’s own Rachel House continues to enhance her reputation as a scene-stealer...
RogerEbert.com
pressIt treats a very emotional, layered situation with blunt, on-the-nose storytelling.
Hollywood Reporter
pressNaomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln bring dignity and seriousness to what might've been a painfully sappy tale of rebirth...
Variety
pressMostly avoids the pitfalls of dated and offensive inspiration-porn movies of yore...
IndieWire
pressThe path there might be predictable, but there is still something beautiful when it really takes flight.
The Guardian
pressAn old-fashioned throwback for families in search of something safe and superhero-free...
Collider
pressCould boost your spirits and serve as a very effective reminder of what we can overcome with the people we love.
Time Out
pressIt's a credit to Watts's performance and Ivin's understated direction that this woozy vision of emotional and physical healing sings.
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