ongoing-Feb. 1 

We loved Burgess Meredith as the Penguin in the old "Batman" TV show. We thought Danny Da Vito was OK too, in the movie. But what about real penguins you ask? We'd have to say "March of the Penguins" was one of the most profound and moving animal movies we've ever seen. We learned things, we felt things, we can listen to Morgan Freeman's soothing voice forever. And the DVD extras were truly worthy. So, now comes "Happy Feet" - well, it didn't just come, it's been out long enough to garner all sorts of critic's associations awards nominations and Golden Globe nominations and it looks like those tuxedoed birds are the word all over again. It took the top box office spot the first two weeks it was out. Hey, Prince - your Super Bowl entertainer this year - did a song for it. Why have we not rushed out to see it? Don't know. Maybe it has to a slight aversion to cutesy-pie animation and feel-good stories? Maybe it's because we were so taken by the real guys in "March," we're not sure we want to see the fake guys dancin' up a storm. But we could just be curmudgeons, and probably are. But we will say that if you're going to see it, the Simons IMAX Theatre at the New England Aquarium is the place to go. There's the Aquarisum aspect of it, and then there's that massive screen and sound system. So, if you've held out this long, maybe it's time to succumb or if you've seen it, maybe the kids will want to drag you back to relive the magic times 10. Tickets: $25.45-$12.45, depending on the package. The film tends to sceen at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. but check the website below.

Central Wharf, 617-973-5200 neaq.org