Penguin Bloom
(2021)
Overview
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.
Director
Glendyn Ivin
Top Billed
Naomi Watts
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Where to watch
Netflix
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Reviews
Steve Parker
January 24, 2021
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 physic…
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SWITCH.
⭐ 7/10February 2, 2021
'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
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
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