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.
2021Rating: PG, Coarse language95 minsAustralia, USA
DramaTrue Story & Biography
- Director:
- Glendyn Ivin ('Last Word')
- Writer:
- Shaun Grant
- Cast:
- Naomi WattsAndrew LincolnJacki WeaverRachel HouseGia CaridesLeeanna WalsmanLisa HensleyRandolph Fields
Penguin Bloom / Reviews
The New York Times
Underscores every sentiment and tugs every heartstring with wincing insistence.
Full review
Newshub
There is a quiet simplicity to the telling of this inspirational story which really (resonates)...
Full review
Stuff
The script by Harry Cripps coffers few real revolutionary and revelatory moments outside of the “overcoming adversity movie” playbook,
Full review
RogerEbert.com
It treats a very emotional, layered situation with blunt, on-the-nose storytelling.
Full review
Hollywood Reporter
Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln bring dignity and seriousness to what might've been a painfully sappy tale of rebirth...
Full review
Variety
Mostly avoids the pitfalls of dated and offensive inspiration-porn movies of yore...
Full review
IndieWire
The path there might be predictable, but there is still something beautiful when it really takes flight.
Full review
The Guardian
An old-fashioned throwback for families in search of something safe and superhero-free...
Full review
Collider
Could boost your spirits and serve as a very effective reminder of what we can overcome with the people we love.
Full review
Time Out
It's a credit to Watts's performance and Ivin's understated direction that this woozy vision of emotional and physical healing sings.
Full review
Share