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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Cedric The Entertainer
  • Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
  • Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Box set, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Dreamworks Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Jun 2006
  • Run Time: 185 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BREMH4
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,209 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Two features. In 'Madagascar' the friendship between a New York City lion and zebra is tested when fate brings them out to the unforgiving wilderness in this computer-animated feature. Chris Rock does the voice of Marty the Zebra, whose longing to explore beyond his cushy Central Park Zoo boundaries is the impetus that ultimately strands him and his pals on the shores of savage Madagascar. Marty loves the new, edible scenery, but his best friend Alex (voiced by Ben Stiller) the Lion begins to starve since his diet of thick steaks has been cut off, and the rump of his friend starts to look mighty tasty. Their other friends, a hypochondriac giraffe (David Schwimmer) and a sassy hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), try their best to think of a solution as the call of the wild slowly turns the starving Alex into Marty's worst nightmare. Meanwhile the hilariously self aggrandising King of the Ocelots (Sacha Cohen) has a plan to use Marty to repel their own carnivore problem. This kid-oriented comedy stays adult-friendly every step of the way thanks to a clever script that mixes New Yorker humour and even some existentialism in with the pratfalls and spit-takes. Jolts of comedic brilliance are supplied by some Arctic-bound escaped con penguins, and a couple of literary apes. It's not a musical, but classic songs from the likes of Louis Armstrong and Sammy Davis Jr. keep the montages flowing loose and sassy. Also includes 'Penguin Christmas Caper'.

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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a little added extra..., 18 Nov 2005
By marty mcfly "sparklethewonderhorse" (London, England) - See all my reviews
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Madagascar as a stand-alone feature was really an excellent example of modern cinema cartoons with the wonderful animation we have come to expect from the likes of toy story or moinsters inc. the real treat in this, however, are the vocal gymnastics of david schwimmer (melman), chris rock (marty) and sacha baron cohen (julien). somehow turning ross into an accident-prone giraffe was a master-stroke! beautiful, fun, lightweight entertainment which was just about perfect at 86mins and holds the attention right through.

the christmas caper features the skipper and his privates (the mischevious penguins plotting an escape in madagascar). i saw the featurette when i went to see 'the curse of the were-rabbit' and it was an enjoyable added extra. the penguins provided more than their fair-share of the humour in the film and here shine on their own for about 10mins. the zoo is celebrating christmas merrily, but the private notices the polar bear is rather sad and alone so he heads out to find a present, getting himself kidnapped in the process. the skipper leads his crack-team of pyromaniac penguins into action to save the private from a certain (pooch-related) demise!

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Remember the children!!, 13 Jul 2008
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!
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well...., 8 Jun 2006
By CC (England) - See all my reviews
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.
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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 8 months ago 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 8 months ago 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Madagascar Fantastic
Lovely film, really great extras. I particularly loved the penguins. A wonderful family film.
Published on 2 Sep 2006 by Emma Brand

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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