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CGI animated feature from Dreamworks Studios. When a group of pampered Central Park Zoo animals find themselves transported to the wild, they find that their easy life in captivity hasn't prepared them in the slightest for the real world. Alex the Lion (voiced by Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) are star attractions at the Central Park Zoo in New York. When they find themselves mixed up in an attempted zoo-break by the cunning penguins, the keepers decide that the animals are restless and return them to the wild. On the island of Madagascar, the animals are having a hard time adjusting, but when they meet eccentric King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen), they start to find life a bit easier, even if Alex the Lion is gradually reverting to his more primal instincts. Also included is the short animated film 'Penguin Christmas Mission', featuring the Madagascar penguins. When the newest penguin recruit notices that the Polar Bear is all alone on Christmas Eve, he gets caught up in a whirlwind adventure around the city, and it's up to the rest of the penguins to get him back.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Freudd
First of all, let's laugh at the adults moaning about this film being 'terrible' or 'shallow'. Apart from being entirely wrong, they also seem to have forgotten that this ones for the kids!
There are really two points of view that matter here; the kid that watches the movie repeatedly and the adult that has to put up with it! On the first account my three year old son has been watching this for at least a year and still loves it. Multiple viewings don't seem to have tarnished it much at all and the opening three minutes still make him giggle with delight.
For me, as the suffering adult, I'd still give it a high rating. The animation is stylish, the casting perfect and the script funny. As has been mentioned in other reviews, the penguins are absolutely classic! I also loved the American Beauty and Planet Of the Apes references. OK, I admit it. I'm a big kid and as such I also give it the thumbs up!
Parents, get this!
There are really two points of view that matter here; the kid that watches the movie repeatedly and the adult that has to put up with it! On the first account my three year old son has been watching this for at least a year and still loves it. Multiple viewings don't seem to have tarnished it much at all and the opening three minutes still make him giggle with delight.
For me, as the suffering adult, I'd still give it a high rating. The animation is stylish, the casting perfect and the script funny. As has been mentioned in other reviews, the penguins are absolutely classic! I also loved the American Beauty and Planet Of the Apes references. OK, I admit it. I'm a big kid and as such I also give it the thumbs up!
Parents, get this!
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By CC
I am not quite sure about this film. I liked it for what it was, a kids film. But i am not sure weather or not i think it is good. It certainly isn't great. My three year old daughter likes it but doesn't play it as much as other films like Wallace and Gromit and Shark Tale.
The story doesn't really exist but it is fun for the kids.
The penguins are the best thing about this film and their christmas caper is hilarious. I hope there is going to be a spin off for them because they made the movie worth watching.
All in all this is okay for the kids if it keeps their attention but not that fussed on it. I have given it four stars because one is for Madagascar and three are for the Penguins.
The story doesn't really exist but it is fun for the kids.
The penguins are the best thing about this film and their christmas caper is hilarious. I hope there is going to be a spin off for them because they made the movie worth watching.
All in all this is okay for the kids if it keeps their attention but not that fussed on it. I have given it four stars because one is for Madagascar and three are for the Penguins.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Emma Brand
Lovely film, really great extras. I particularly loved the penguins. A wonderful family film.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Madagascar and Penquin Christmas Caper (Two disc set - dvd - 2005)
I ordered this dvd for my six year old granddaughter's birthday, who really enjoyed it. The dvd arrived in good order, was well packed and arrived on time.
Published on 17 Jan 2011 by John
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
This film is a lighy, funny, enjoyable film to watch. It is definately a family film.
I would recommend this to everyone!
I would recommend this to everyone!
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by Hannah Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best bits and more
The Penguin Christmas Caper was the real reason for buying this DVD as they are by far the best characters in Madagascar and the short film is excellent.
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by S. Barclay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Move it, Move it!
Excellent film for my little one and excellent fun for us (I couldn't watch anymore Bob the Builder or Thomas!).
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by K. Mistry
1.0 out of 5 stars
One of the worst in this genre.
If you do have the misfortune of watching this, I defy you to prevent your mind drifting. This is the whole problem, the story is so shallow and empty. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2006 by Mr. D. J. Read
2.0 out of 5 stars
Awful, awful, awful...
This film is terrible. The story goes nowhere and the characters lack good personalities. This may be the worst film I have ever seen. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2006 by A. L. Godfrey
4.0 out of 5 stars
madagascar: back to childhood
In this film, you really travel, laugh and fear with the very nice animal heroes. Graphics are superb, and the movie entertains us from head to tail.
Published on 16 Jan 2006 by "liptonicetea"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Madagascar
At first as a lover of shrek i was slightly disappointed with the film. But after a few viewings with my young son it is seriously growing on me. Totally recommended.
Published on 3 Dec 2005 by Gaynor
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