His search for the top has left behind some victims - his two children and a wife. Now on his own, Popper is living the same lonely existence his globetrotting father gave him as a child.
When his father dies, an expected legacy turns up on Popper's doorstep - a gentoo penguin.
Living in a high-rise New York apartment isn't exactly conducive to raising a penguin, so Popper makes every effort to move it on.
When five more penguins arrive by courier and his young son discovers them, there will be no parting with these new family members.
The apartment is quickly transformed into a winter wonderland.
With the help of these adorable penguins, Popper reconnects with his children and wife.
He rediscovers his inner child and in the process, realises what is truly important in his life.
It is then that the high jinks begin, as Popper tries to get back his penguins after the zoo takes them away.
Mr Popper's Penguins is a delightful family movie that mixes animals with a healthy dose of comedy and an inspiring message about love and family.
Mr Popper's Penguins
(G) 105 minutes
Stars: 4/5
