[Movie] The Penguin Lessons (2024)
I like comedies — dark comedies, generally, because let's be honest, romantic comedies put me to sleep. Maybe that's why I liked this dramatic comedy, and why not admit it, its small co-star.
! [Spoiler] Because even though the human lead is an ordinary man, his friendship with the small co-star is the heart of the film. His life changes completely after he rescues a penguin.
This is one of the most recent films I've seen in a while, from just 2024, which is encouraging: good scripts are still being chosen, without needing to rely on famous, attractive faces.
! [Spoiler] In fact, our protagonist is a man already getting on in years, living a somewhat gray life, in a country that isn't his own, going through one of the worst periods in its history: the Argentine military dictatorship.
Although the film is based on the protagonist's own memoir, there are a few small artistic liberties added to make it a bit more dramatic. In my opinion, they weren't necessary, but they don't take away from the film's value.
! [Spoiler] Bring tissues, because some tears will be unavoidable, though there's more laughter than crying throughout the film — the ending is bittersweet, just like life itself.
I'd say this film is ideal to watch as a family, perhaps with children over 14, since it contains sensitive scenes, and it may be a good opportunity to talk about the world, politics, and the dangers of extremism.

| Field / Campo | Information / Información |
|---|---|
| Original title / Título original | The Penguin Lessons |
| Spanish title / Título en español | Lecciones de un pingüino |
| Countries / Países | United Kingdom, Spain / Reino Unido, España |
| Year / Año | 2024 |
| Genre / Género | Comedy-drama / Comedia dramática |
| Runtime / Duración | 112 min |
| Director | Peter Cattaneo |
| Screenplay / Guion | Jeff Pope |
| Based on / Basada en | The Penguin Lessons by Tom Michell (2015 memoir) / La memoria homónima de Tom Michell (2015) |
| Cast / Reparto | Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Vivian El Jaber, Björn Gustafsson, David Herrero |
| Music / Música | Federico Jusid |
| Cinematography / Fotografía | Xavi Giménez |
| Production companies / Productoras | Intake Films, Rolling Dice 42, Nostromo Pictures, Aperture Media Partners |
| Distribution / Distribuidora | Lionsgate (UK and Ireland); Nostromo Pictures (Spain) ; Sony Pictures Classics (US) |
| Premiere / Estreno mundial | 6 September 2024, Toronto International Film Festival / 6 de septiembre de 2024, Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto |
| Theatrical release / Estreno en salas | US: March 28, 2025 · UK: April 18, 2025 / EE. UU.: 28 de marzo de 2025 · Reino Unido: 18 de abril de 2025 |
| Box office / Recaudación | $13.6 million |
| Setting / Ambientación | Buenos Aires, 1976, during the onset of Argentina's military coup IMDb / Buenos Aires, 1976, en el inicio del golpe militar argentino |
Me gustan las comedias, generalmente las comedias negras, porque digámoslo claramente, las comedias románticas me parecen soporíferas. Tal vez por eso me gustó esta comedia dramática, y por qué no admitirlo, su pequeño protagonista.
! [Spoiler] Porque aunque el protagonista humano es un hombre corriente, su amistad con el pequeño protagonista es el corazón de la película. Su vida cambia diametralmente luego de rescatar un pingüino.
Esta película es una de las más recientes que haya visto en los últimos tiempos, apenas del 2024, lo cuál es esperanzador: aún se eligen buenos guiones, sin necesidad de apelar a rostros famosos y atractivos.
! [Spoiler] De hecho, nuestro protagonista es un hombre ya entrado en años, con una vida un poco gris, en un país que no es el suyo, que atraviesa una de las peores etapas de su historia: la dictadura militar argentina.
Aunque la película está basada en las memorias del protagonista, hay pequeñas licencias artísticas agregadas para hacerla un poco más dramática. En mi opinión, no era necesario, pero no le resta valor.
! [Spoiler] Preparen pañuelos, porque será inevitable soltar algunas lágrimas, aunque hay más risas durante la película, el final es agridulce, como la vida misma.
Diría que esta película es ideal para ver en familia, tal vez con niños mayores a 14 años, ya que contiene escenas sensibles y tal vez sirva para hablar del mundo, la política y los peligros de los extremos.
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https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1086497-the-penguin-lessons
Rating: 95/100
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Hi, interesting, I also like drama, whether it's comedy or horror, I find it interesting
De hecho tiene un humor muy inteligente, nada grotesco como las comedias de Adam Sandler por comparar. Gracias por el apoyo!
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Never seen or heard of this cinema. If it's an independent indie movie I'll put it on my movie night watchlist.
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I hope you enjoy it! I liked it!
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This sounds like such a warm and emotional movie. I specially like stories where an unexpected friendship changes someone’s life. The penguin seems like the real star here.🐧❤️ Definitely adding this to my watchlist.
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