Doesn't mess with a good thing. That means many prankish penguins, loony lemurs and that "move it, move it" song, all over again.
CommentDec 24, 2009
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
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Reviews Counted:145
Fresh:93
Rotten:52
Average Rating:5.9/10
Consensus: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is an improvement on the original, with more fleshed-out characters, crisper animation and more consistent humor.
Rated: PG [See Full Rating]
Runtime: 1 hr. 29 min.
Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
Theatrical Release: Nov 7, 2008 Wide
Box Office: $180.0M
Synopsis: The DreamWorks crew remains strong with a $36.1M take and its third week near the top of the box office. This week's Bolt should provide some good... [More]
Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Director: Eric Darnell , Tom McGrath
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REVIEWS FOR MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
Two stripes and you're out!
Jul 17, 2009
I am no great fan of sequels, and am especially suspicious of movies that try to cross-over between adult and child audiences. But this one won me over early on.
Feb 22, 2009
Energetic, fast-paced, and pumped full of zany humor...sure to entertain the younguns and be fairly painless for their guardians. [Blu-ray]
Feb 15, 2009
There's amusement in this jungle jumble but "Happy Feet" left me happier.
Feb 9, 2009
The characters seem better developed this time and the story lines are stronger.
Feb 4, 2009
...relies more heavily than ever on friendship, love, and family relationships. Who can complain about that?
Jan 30, 2009
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Jan 20, 2009
Definitely a step down from the first one, but you should not let that stop you from seeing a film with great humor and animation.
Jan 4, 2009
Duplicates the original's inoffensive, middle of the road mediocrity.
Dec 28, 2008
Punches its key themes of friendship, togetherness and family amid a hyperactive swirl of jokes, musical numbers and physical gags.
Dec 26, 2008
The pop culture references, the dance numbers and the in-jokes we enjoyed in the first film are here for parents and kids alike, as is the irreverent humour.
Dec 19, 2008
The animation is as breathtakingly beautiful as before and if anything, the sequel is funnier and sharper than the original thanks to a witty screenplay.
Dec 19, 2008
Among the Looney Tuniest of recent computer-animated features -- the anatomy-distorting slapstick, wacky wordplay and surreal throwaway gags are nonstop.
Dec 17, 2008
It's a very handsome production, and a pretty funny one, too, which will keep audiences of all ages -- except perhaps the most cynical -- thoroughly entertained.
Dec 12, 2008
Whatever else I felt about the movie, this is good animation. The colours are extraordinary, the backgrounds stunning.
Dec 12, 2008
[Sua] irreverência só (surge) realmente quando os personagens secundários seqüestram a história.
Dec 11, 2008
It that has all the strengths of the original. It also has all of the weaknesses
Dec 10, 2008
A pleasing and pretty enough re-run, just that bit diminished.
Dec 5, 2008
This is one of those rare occasions where the sequel is better than the original – but only by a whisker.
Dec 5, 2008
LATEST NEWS FOR MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
January 8, 2009:
Broadcast Film Critics Name Critics' Choice Winners
The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards were given on January 8, 2009, to honor the finest achievements in 2008 filmmaking. A list of nominees follows below, with winners in bold:
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November 30, 2008:
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Four Christmases has a lot to be thankful for this weekend
Four Christmases had a sensational Thanksgiving weekend in the number one spot. Bolt picked up the pace while the sun started to set on Twilight.
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November 16, 2008:
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Bond Tops Toons With $70M
This weekend Sony and MGM shattered the record for the biggest James Bond opening in franchise history with their latest installment Quantum of Solace which audiences powered to a massive top spot...
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November 13, 2008:
Box Office Guru Preview: Bond Back for Vengeance
Stand down! That's the order that studios have given to their troops as no wide releases will open against the new James Bond actioner Quantum of Solace which will have a clear path to the number one...
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November 9, 2008:
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Madagascar Surges to #1 Opening
Business was booming at North American multiplexes as the cartoon sequel Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa dominated the marketplace with a sensational opening weekend to kick off the holiday movie season.
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