How many penguins does Mr Popper have?
six penguins
Based on the 1938 book by Richard and Florence Atwater, “Popper’s” stars Jim Carrey as a businessman who inherits six penguins. “I thought there was a way to do this thing all CGI, where everything is kind of planned out,” Waters said. “But you lose the indefinable thing that is adorable about penguins.
What did Mr Popper regret the most?
Chapter 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Mr. Popper regret the most? | He has never seen the shining white expance of ice and snow. |
| What did Mr. Popper wish he has been instead of a house painter? | A scientist |
| What were Mr. Popper’s children’s names? | Janie and Bill |
| Why was Mrs. Popper worried? | They didn’t have enough money. |
What is the plot of Mr Popper’s penguins?
Mr. Popper (Jim Carrey) is a successful real estate developer in Manhattan. He lives in a posh apartment on Park Avenue, and is on the fast track to a partnership in a prestigious company. However, his life changes radically when he receives a final gift from his late father — a live penguin, which is soon joined by five more penguins. The birds’ antics soon win over Mr. Popper, and as he bonds with the penguins, his chilly relationship with his ex-wife (Carla Gugino) and kids begins to thaw.
Mr. Popper’s Penguins/Film synopsis
What did Mr Popper call his penguin act?
circus
When the eggs hatch, the Popper family now has twelve penguins to feed, and the contractor is looking for payment on the household changes. Mr. Popper decides to raise money by training the twelve penguins and turning them into a circus act.
How long can penguins go without food?
about 110 days
Males do not eat during this time, which means they go about 110 days without food, from the time they leave the breeding grounds until the time the eggs hatch. Emperor penguin males may lose as much as 20 kg (45 pounds) during this time.
Does the third egg hatch in Mr Popper’s penguins?
The penguins lay three eggs. Two eggs hatch, but one does not. Popper becomes obsessed with seeing the last egg hatch, causing him to lose his job. Eventually, Popper realizes that the egg cannot be hatched, and, by persuasion from Nat Jones, decides to donate the penguins to the New York Zoo.
What mistake does Mr Popper make?
Chapter 15-20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| While Mr. Popper was being absent-minded what great mistake did he make. | He went to the wrong theatre. |
| What theatre did the taxi driver take the penguins to? | Regal Theatre |
| What happened when the penguins discovered the Swenson Seals? | They heard the sound of dreadful confusion on stage. |
Where does Captain Cook sleep?
Captain Cook will be sleeping in the refrigerator.
What age group is Mr Popper’s Penguins for?
Age Appropriate for: 4+. The film is rated PG for “mild, rude humor and some language,” none of which I can even remember so it must’ve been pretty mild.
Why is Mr Popper looking forward to winter?
Mr. Popper looks forward to winter because he is a house painter and he doesn’t have to work in the winter so he has more time to read his travel books. Admiral Drake’s radio message to Mr. Popper came from the Antarctic.
What was the effect of Mr Popper’s mistake at the Regal?
When did Mr Popper’s penguins come out in theaters?
Mr. Popper’s Penguins was theatrically released on June 17, 2011 by 20th Century Fox . Mr. Popper’s Penguins earned $6.4 million on opening day and $18.4 million over the three-day weekend, ranking in third place behind Green Lantern and Super 8.
Who are the characters in Mr Popper’s Penguins?
Jim Carrey as Tom Popper Henry Kelemen / Dylan Clark Marshall as Young Tom Popper; Carla Gugino as Amanda Popper; Madeline Carroll as Janie Popper; Maxwell Perry Cotton as Billy Popper; Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Selma Van Gundy; Clark Gregg as Nat Jones; Desmin Borges as Daryl; Philip Baker Hall as Mr. Franklin; Dominic Chianese as Mr. Reader
Why did Tom Popper get a penguin as a gift?
Tom Popper grew up having very little interaction with his father who was off exploring the world. When he grows up he spends most of time on his work and ignores his children. One day his father sends him an unusual gift: a penguin. Popper can’t help but wonder why his father would send him a penguin.
What was the budget for Mr Popper’s Penguins?
The film received mixed reviews from critics and earned $187.3 million on a $55 million budget. In an opening flashback, Thomas Popper, Jr., is a child whose father traveled around the world during his childhood in the 1970s.