"A must-see for those who love uplifting stories about redemption, perseverance and empathy."
— Courtney Howard, Variety
"The sight of that cute penguin waddling on the beach and loving on his human friend that’ll win you over."
— Randy Myers, Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News
"My Penguin Friend is ultimately a charming story of quiet resilience and healing as much as it is about a man and a bird."
— Richard Whittaker, Austin Chronicle
"My Penguin Friend is an utterly likable and disarming film. It’s clear that this is one instance where the words 'inspired by a true story' are not just movie marketing hyperbole."
— Leonard Maltin, leonardmaltin.com
"My Penguin Friend is what you’d expect from an animal picture, except that it’s better — lifted by a smart script, sensitive direction and a truly beautiful performance by Jean Reno."
— Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
"It’s an earnest, crowd-pleasing family film – nothing snarky or self-referential, no on-the-nose needle drops - just a sweet, beautifully made movie that earns the emotion it’ll surely draw from its viewers."
— Christy Lemire, RogerEbert.com
"Ultimately, My Penguin Friend is a great film to take your kids to. It is a story about an unshakeable friendship and traversing the roadblocks life puts in your way. It is a life-affirming balm for the soul."
— Film Threat, Benjamin Franz
