Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Review Summary
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is "just as fun as the first!" The same celebrity voices are back, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, and Sach Baron Cohen, as the zoo animals leave Madagascar intending to go back to New York City, but crash their plane in Africa, reuniting them with animals of their own species, forcing them to wonder if they should stay there or return home. In "one of those rare sequels which is just as good as the first," the characters seem to "come alive and keep you in suspense for the next event coming." A movie that is suitable for both adults and kids, Escape 2 Africa kept the attention of preschoolers as they "sat through the entire movie." Along with the humor that was tame enough for children, kids love to sing along to the theme song that began back in the first Madagascar, I Like to Move It.
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After seeing and loving Madagascar back in 2005, I was very excited when I heard they were coming out with a sequel! I did not want to wait to see it, so I made it a point to schedule a date with my friends in advance so we could see it in the theater. It was definitely worth it, and the only bad...
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In Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa the animation is great and the voices are perfect for the characters. There are some positive messages in the movie such as sticking together through tough times, friendship being valuable, and even looking for a mate based on something other than looks.
However, there...
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The first Madagascar film was a success, relying on the star power of the character voices, some great writing, and a song that gets stuck in your head for days, I Like to Move It. With Escape 2 Africa, we get more of the same, with the same stars, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, and Sacha Baron Cohen. We even add Alec Baldwin to the mix this time... read full review »
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This movie was a sequel that equalled the original. My seven year old daughter and I watched it on Thanksgiving. The previews were great and got us excited. All the baby animals in the New York Zoo had me squealing in my seat. i loved seeing Aleki, his parents, his uncle, the witch docotr, little Mort the hero, and I rooted for the bad penguins when the old lady from New York was even BADDER! Anybody messing with Alex like she did had it coming. The 8 track songs were a great little side note; the seafood sacrifice to the God was funny and you... read full review »
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I really enjoyed the original Madagascar and the previews made this one look just as good.
I'm sorry to report that it is not. The 4 main characters are together for only the first 20 or so minutes, then they all separate and start on their own story line. Alex has issues with his pride which he is reunited with, Marty discovers that he's not as unique as he had believed and Melman and Gloria are off having issues with their love lives. The camera work in the beginning of the movie is a lot like being pushed around in a crowd, so if you get motion sick easily at all, beware.
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Madagascar 2 wasn't great, but it wasn't horrible either. There were some very funny parts, but there were also parts that dragged during which my daughter got restless. It looks even worse when you compare it to some of the other animated films to come out this year such as Kung Fu Panda and Wall-E which were both excellent. It's worth renting on video if your family enjoyed the first one, but it may not warrant a purchase. If you do purchase it, make sure that you get the version that comes with the extra penguins feature as that looks like it may be better than the movie and will be an upcoming...
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while it was not as good as the first Madagascar 2 is still worth it ican not get over wanting to move it move it I am begining to like more and more animated movies that have this subtile level of adult humor and still provide entertainment for the kids
some of the most fun is realizing how much fun the actors are having getting in to their characters and being so true to what i would dream them to be
i just can not get the music out of my mind so i guess that it must be good and now i find myself hoping for a third
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We own the first Madegascar and my kids loved it. So it was only natural to go and see the 2nd. I was completely satisfied with it!! My little boy loved it and sang along when "I like to move it, move it" came on. I would definately go and see it again in the theaters.(well when it comes out to the dollar theaters, they have gotten to be outrageously expensive!)
I am all for family movies... for other people. I tend to find them boring or sad, but I really
enjoyed this movie. It was beautiful to watch and very funny!
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa |
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Action & Adventure Animated Movies Children's Movies Family Movies |
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Action & Adventure
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