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
Sydney Morning Herald
pressThe Blooms have a lot of heart. You're unlikely to forget them.
Stuff
pressThe script by Harry Cripps coffers few real revolutionary and revelatory moments outside of the “overcoming adversity movie” playbook,
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.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressThe Blooms have a lot of heart. You're unlikely to forget them.
Stuff
pressThe script by Harry Cripps coffers few real revolutionary and revelatory moments outside of the “overcoming adversity movie” playbook,
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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