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2005
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Positive Reviews
54
Negative reviews
17
Average Rating
3.0
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1.5
Then, in a series of particularly halfhearted, dumb developments, they learn that it isnt perfect enough to hold their interest.
Av Club
1.5
Like its Dreamworks predecessors, Madagascar is a paper thin comedy, eking its way through 80 minutes with bright colors and giddy dynamism.
Av Club
3.5
But its all so terrifically silly in just the right ways that the darker stuff probably wont make a dent, anyway (nor will the cheeky asides to Chario ..
Austin Chronicle
1.5
Wheres it headed Nowhere, since the whole enterprise runs aground thanks to an unfunny, schtick laden script, clichd film references, an ensemble of m ..
Time Out
1.5
Though theres a common moral about overcoming differences, none of the storylines amounts to much emotionally.
Screen Daily
3.0
Their third outing, this time in Europe, is equally charming, with eye popping visuals, vibrant animation, rib tickling teasers, nuclear reactors, nev ..
ETimes (TOI)
3.1
Itll be fun for the smaller kids, but theres not much crossover appeal for their parents.
Rogerebert
3.0
But Madagascar proves to be just charming and witty enough to keep the grown ups entertained while the rugrats fall into the aisles in peals of hyster ..
E Film Critic
1.5
In the end, the fact that Madagascar 3: Europes Most Wanted is bad isnt the end of the world.
The Young Folks
4.0
Its a prodigious comedic mix of smart gags on both adult and kiddie levels.
Cinema Blend
4.5
Cumberbatch doesnt have much to do, but acquits himself honorably.
Ny Daily News
3.0
Unlike CHICKEN LITTLE, the film does offer enough entertainment for adults as well, with its ode to AMERICAN BEAUTY sticking out the most in my mind.
JoBlo
3.0
The fish out of water theme works for a while but wears out its welcome in the last stages of the story.
Spirituality And Practice
2.8
Albeit, it has excellent craftsmanship and a good themed childrens story about friendship.
Sover
3.1
Rock manages a fairly touching performance, but hes upstaged by four penguins who steal the entire show.
Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
The voice cast Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Sacha Baron Cohen is inspired and the jokes are absolutely packed in.
The Times
2.5
Tries to appeal to both the kiddie crowd and adults at the same time. It misses both targets.
Lariat
2.5
But the films greatest detriment is its lack of a point.It introduces all these great existential dilemmas Can I eat a fellow animal
Eric Ds Nider
2.0
In fairness, I have to admit that at the screening I attended, the packed house laughed often at its frantic parade of free association gags.But it so ..
News Review
3.5
With hilarious results.These side characters are a work of true genius, and deserve a film all their own.
Shadows On The Wall
3.0
The Conclusion That said, its never less than watchable one or two of the gags are very funny, the animation is bright and colourful and undemanding k ..
View London
3.5
Madagascar falls short of a computer animated classic, but its lively performances, bright designs and occasional glimmers of wit make a creditable st ..
Film Journal International ..
3.1
The ads proclaim From the makers of Shrek and Shark Tale and that sales pitch tells you pretty much what you can expect: a slick, mildly entertaining ..
Smh
3.8
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Star Tribune
3.5
This is a good sign; the latest animated movie from DreamWorks is most distinct in its playful visuals and especially so in its character design.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Ant Man and the Wasp Like its predecessor Ant Man (2015), Ant Man and the Wasp benefits substantially from its relatively low stakes.
Q Network
4.2
Its there as well, in a megaplex toddler friendly way, in Madagascar, the delightfully wacked new digitally animated comedy in which a quartet of crit ..
Ew
3.0
Doesnt really live up to the promise that the idea and voice talent deserve. But its still spirited, amiable, featherweight summer fun.
Empire
2.0
The elements of star voice cast and filmmakers are worthy of a better result.
3.8
Madagascar is an animated film thats the usual modern mix of high spirits and irreverence, with a fast moving story and lots of half funny cultural re ..
Sf Gate
4.0
The animals of New York Zoo have a good life.They get food on demand and the public adore them, but Marty the zebra (Chris Rock) still pines for the w ..
Bbc
3.1
Modestly improving upon the heretofore wretched DreamWorks animation template (a medley of puerile gags, pop culture references, and racial stereotype ..
Slant Magazine
3.5
Its a sure fire combination, and Madagascar has it down to a genial, if occasionally rote, science.
Washington Post
2.5
To be sure, many of the youngest children watching will be perfectly happy to laugh at the pee, poo and flatulence jokes.
Washington Post
1.5
It has neither the wit and pathos of Chicken Run nor the emotional sweep and adventurous spirit of Finding Nemo, though it limpingly follows them for ..
The New York Times
1.9
When it is all but forgotten about by everyone by the end of the year (think 2000s equally floundering Dinosaur), it will be a cinematic justice well ..
The Movie Boy
2.5
In the end, though, Madagascar still falls well short of the successful formula the studio stumbled onto with its Shrek films, and barely registers th ..
Bullz-Eye
3.2
It doesnt have enough mature humor to satisfy older kids and adults and seems long even at under 90 minutes.
Reeling Reviews
2.8
It doesnt have enough mature humor to satisfy older kids and adults and seems long even at under 90 minutes.
Reeling Reviews
2.0
Although not as relentless with its empty references as Shark Tale, Madagascar nevertheless scores its easiest laughs with meaningless quotations from ..
Las Vegas Weekly
3.1
This new Dreamworks film, from one of the directors of Antz, is suitable for family viewing, but will likely hold the attention of kids more firmly th ..
ReelViews
4.0
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u ..
Calendar Live
3.8
There is a gaggle of dancing lemurs but thats about it.Whats a lion to do
Hollywood
3.8
Latest Entertainment Videos Slim on plot but fat with furiously paced gags, Madagascar is a routine story enlivened by location, color, exotic landsca ..
Seattle Pi
3.0
A foursome of digitally animated zoo animals escape the inner city confines of Manhattans Central Park Zoo in search of freedom thats not be all its c ..
Coles Mithey
3.5
Its filled with slapstick and silliness, and should be fine entertainment for kids while keeping their parents amused.
Cnn
2.5
Suffice it to say one shouldnt watch this movie back to back with Finding Nemo.
Spliced Wire
2.5
Having said that, its hard not to be impressed by the movies visual style; this is a rare animated film that actually looks and behaves like an animat ..
Reel Film
1.3
Its not that the movie isnt well crafted, but theres no substance under the computer generated animation.And the animation isnt even ground breaking o ..
Movie Habit
3.1
Rosie DiManno: Sometimes, the truth simply will never be known Last week we learned that we likely will never learn the cause of two spectacular myste ..
The Star
3.1
But Madagascar is just funny, brightly animated and manic enough to keep most young audiences in their seats and, despite some brief, vulgar detours, ..
Deseret News
3.8
Not a classic, but a lightweight entertaining cartoon with enough jokes for the adults as well as the kids to keep you from being bored, even if youve ..
Three Movie Buffs
4.5
Madagascar is a fantastic animated feature that is a great example of DreamWorks Animation during the peak of their early years.
You Tube
3.1
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Kansas City
3.8
What a joy. Just a fun good hearted film. I giggled nearly the whole time.
Ross Anthony
4.4
Writers Mark Burton and Billy Frolick provide enough silly, slapstick jokes to keep the kids happy, but truly excel with the more subtle adult humor.
Waffle Movies
3.1
True, the films story revolves around Stiller and Rock, but what about the monkeys
Movie Crypt
3.8
And dont be surprised if you leave the theater hungry for a steak.
Flip Side Archive
4.0
Lets admit it, that film strayed too much into Lion King territory, but without half the charm and enigma of Disneys classical epic.
Rediff
2.5
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Freep
3.2
Adults will enjoy a few film references and trace innuendo humor.
From The Balcony
3.5
...an engaging little diversion that maintains its charm with repeat viewing.
Movie Metropolis
3.0
Dreamworks knows that its rival, Pixar, has the edge over them in terms of animation.
Future Movies
3.1
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get returned mail
Movie Eye
2.5
However they all feel like throwaway gags to fill in time at 86 minutes theres a surprising amount of padding in here despite the cute animation and f ..
Dark Horizons
1.9
Intended laugh lines fall embarrassingly flat. Most of the humor was so ridiculous that not even the children in the theater laughed. Its just dull.
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
1.5
That doesnt befall them until after the boxes they are packed in accidentally fall overboard.
Parent Previews
2.0
Its not the film so much as the formula big names, old pop songs, in jokes that seems stale.
Archive Spectator
3.0
Madagascar 3 is light and breezy and enough fun, even if it is a little hollow and missing the crackling wit of the previous films.
Rajeev Masand
2.0
Ultimately, Madagascar 3: Europes Most Wanted has colourful scenery but feels mostly lazy and humourless.
Mid Day
3.5
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Film Force Ign
3.5
Starts off slowly but eventually evolves into a colorful, suitably bouncy tale of displaced friendship on trial...
Now Playing Mag
2.0
Unfortunately this first entry, Madagascar, isnt as strong of a film and it left me a bit baffled at how 3 films were made.
rachelsreviews.net
4.4
The gags, no matter the style, rarely detract from the story or its characters.
Wash Times
4.0
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The List
2.5
The Bottom Line for Madagascar Madagascar is a nice, light popcorn game thats fun to play while it lasts but wont last too long.
KW
3.1
Despite the trappings of modern animated projects, this movie understands its still a character comedy.
Lj World
4.5
Penguins of Madagascar is not just funny; its the smart kind of funny that doesnt rely on potty humor (although there is a fair amount of vomiting).
Cross Walk
0.5
The character design is ugly; the main characters are often annoying; the humor is generally weak; and the computer generated animation is often soull ..
ESplatter
3.0
The whole adventure plays like it started out targeted to adults only to be audience tested to death using pre pubescent kids with short attention spa ..
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