When an unlikely ally enters the Bloom family's world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin, the bird’s arrival makes a profound difference in the struggling family’s life.
"The true story of an unlikely hero."
Top Billed Cast
Naomi Watts
Sam Bloom
Andrew Lincoln
Cameron Bloom
Griffin Murray-Johnston
Noah Bloom
Felix Cameron
Rueben Bloom
Abe Clifford-Barr
Oli Bloom
Jacki Weaver
Jan
Rachel House
Gaye Hatfield
Gia Carides
Megan
Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews
S Steve ParkerVerified TMDB Critic
2021-01-24
A lovely family movie with a straightforward, inspiring, uplifting story. Based on the true story of Sam Bloom who was paralysed from the chest down following a fall from the roof of a building when holidaying in Italy with her family.
Naomi Watts, who plays Sam, brings her experience as an actor to the story along with, of course, the trainer of the magpies who starred in the movie (ten of them!). Watts does a great job of portraying the physical and emotional impact of paralysis and there are some heart-rending scenes where she struggles with her new life along with her husband and children...
S SWITCH.Verified TMDB Critic
2021-02-02
'Penguin Bloom' is a good tear-jerker based on a true story; it's another film along with 'The Dry' that proves Australia is capable of making strong movies showcasing great talent in front of and behind the camera. Grab some tissues and someone you can hug, and go see 'Penguin Bloom' in cinemas!
- Chris dos Santos
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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-penguin-bloom-an-inspiring-true-aussie-film...
