Penguins of Madagascar

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  • 2014


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$ 373 Million
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Positive Reviews 75
Negative reviews 26
Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.5
Of course, theres a kid friendly lesson in theresomething about all knowing Skipper learning to take cute as a button Private seriouslybut its lost am .. Av Club
3.0
Of course, theres a kid friendly lesson in theresomething about all knowing Skipper learning to take cute as a button Private seriouslybut its lost am .. Av Club
2.0
Penguins of Madagascar aims primarily for the kiddies, racing from one frenetic action sequence to another like some haywire Walter Lantz cartoon. EW
3.8
Penguins of Madagascar seems just about right at 90 minutes, and couldnt have run much longer. Rogerebert
1.5
As long as Penguins entertains their kids, frazzled parents arent likely to mind the lackluster effort. Variety
3.0
Penguins of Madagascar is a great film for the kiddies and a pain free ninety minutes for their parents. We Got This Covered
4.5
That is perhaps too many words dispatched on a plot thats hardly the point. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Like Benedict Cumberbatchs unique pronunciation of the word penguin, the result remains oddly entertaining. The Guardian
4.0
At last: theyre upgraded to the starring roles they deserved all along. The Guardian
3.0
Penguins of Madagascar is an injection of sugar direct to the pineal gland and woe betide any parent who tries to get their children to take a nap aft .. The Guardian
3.1
It does well to put more focus on delivering a plethora of jokes, imitations, zippy repartee, and sight gags than its plots familiar machinations.
4.4
A delightfully silly star turn for this quartet of absurd little birds, who operate as a team of commandos.
1.5
A lightweight 3D animated comedy adventure that barely takes a breath during its ninety minutes of silly fun. Screen Daily
4.5
The Penguins dont even know or really care who Dave is, but hes a bad guy, and a bad guy must be thwarted. Collider
1.5
And theres actually something refreshing about an animated film these days that doesnt try to pull your heartstrings, that doesnt put you in the posit .. Vulture
1.5
Unsurprisingly, the occupant of that egg turns out to be the cute runt of the team, Private (Christopher Knights), but he isnt the only thing thats be .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
That is perhaps too many words dispatched on a plot thats hardly the point.
1.5
The lack of originality is offset by sheer silliness, including Classified and Skippers Abbott and Costello style argument over whether theres a long .. The New York Times
1.5
Penguins of Madagascar seems just about right at 90 minutes, and couldnt have run much longer. Rogerebert
3.5
Though expect a story light on heart and full of noise, which may just what youre looking for if youre tired of having your heartstrings plucked at. IGN
1.5
The animation itself is madcap crazy in weaving together tight scrapes and cultural references.
3.8
Still, theres plenty here to tickle the kids, and thats what counts. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
The silliest spin off this side of Elektra, and lots of fun with it.
3.0
Granted, its no classic, but a sassy script and good natured voice work from Benedict Cumberbatch and John Malkovich should keep kids and grownups ent .. Ny Daily News
3.5
Yep, theres a good amount of chuckle worthy moments spread throughout PENGUINS. JoBlo
3.0
Its stars didnt need their own movie, but theres enough kid friendly wit and non stop humor to justify Penguins of Madagascars existence. Screen Rant
1.5
Leaving the cute to the bigger kids on the block, with this movie, Dreamworks is opting for pure crazy. And sure enough, the strategy, this time anywa .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
If Penn wings of Madagascar has a certain machine made feel about it (and it does), that doesnt mean attention hasnt been paid to the animation. Philly
3.5
The pace is brisk frenzied, even the animation top notch and the script is full of witticisms, puns ... and there are jokes aplenty for the kiddies as ..
0.5
Plays like a sampler of Dreamworks Animations worst creative impulses: sugar rush pacing, pandering meta gags, and a slick, flavorless animation style .. Village Voice
3.8
It doesnt matter that the plot and characters seem like a mishmash of other recent animated offerings, as long as McGrath is cracking wise. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Restoring some old fashioned silliness into animated filmmaking, Penguins is a frequently hilarious and exciting effort that hands these tiny action h .. Blu Ray
2.5
As the action zings around, the zingers dont exactly hit the funny bone. Usa Today
3.0
An amusing voice cameo from Werner Herzog sets the comedy bar high, but although the high energy hi jinks thrill the younger members of the audience, .. The Times
3.0
There are enough mirthful moments many splendidly surreal to make this a trip worth taking. Radio Times
4.5
As it stands, its certainly entertaining and engaging enough to earn a recommendation, although I dont believe any of the supporting characters will l .. Screen It
4.0
They take an enjoyably subversive and inane approach toward their material. Independent
1.5
Speaking of demographics, Penguins is the umpteenth DreamWorks project that caters to an audience that doesnt exist. The Wrap
1.5
Passable entertainment if youre 7. Otherwise, frenzied and aimless. News Day
1.3
A series of wearyingly familiar chases (and plugs for Cheez Doodles) takes us through Fort Knox, Venice and Shanghai before a frantically anticlimacti .. New York Post
4.5
Penguins of Madagascar moves at full throttle, a pace kids will love but which may become exhausting for their adult companions. Film Journal International ..
3.8
It isnt this years Frozen, and it wont be breaking any box office records, but its a fun ride. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
All the glossy, kinetic animation and inventive action sequences get lost in the gag machine. The film throws jokes out like a tennis ball machine on .. Az Central
2.5
Reeves and Dacascos s brutal climactic sparring session definitely leaves us wanting more not to mention wondering about a potential Oscars sound edit .. Boston
3.0
Penguins of Madagascar is so verbally dexterous and the animation by contrast little more than bright and familiar that this could well be an adult sp .. Smh
3.5
Its all bolted together with precision and good humour, although not much whimsy. Smh
4.5
Gloriously bonkers. Like, Looney Tunes levels of cartoon madness. You will laugh your homo sapien head off.
2.5
It may be a case of damning with faint praise to say that Penguins of Madagascar never really gets a chance to bore, since it never slows down. Toronto Star
3.0
The onus remains on the penguins to entertain, and their frantic knockabout style offers few opportunities for genuine pathos or drama. Flim List
4.0
Penguins play charades, dress in lederhosen, dance Irish style & wear mermaid suits in this fast moving, high energy, witty & inventive 3d animation i ..
3.0
Subtle, yet silly, with enough frivolity to amuse its intended small fry audience... Susang Ranger
3.0
The animation is good enough but never remarkable. The story is satisfactory, if short on imagination. But the jokes are magnificent throughout. The Irish Times
3.0
Overall, Penguins of Madagascar is quick, silly, and enjoyable, which is about all you could ask for. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
The frenzied plotting is the equivalent of a sugar rush that wears off quickly. Las Vegas Weekly
1.5
Thanksgiving is a time for family and for shirking work, and out of respect for both traditions and in recognition that I am surely not in the movies .. The Atlantic
3.0
But theres just not enough substance to the basic concept to merit a full length feature. Detroit News
2.5
Though disappointingly rote in many ways, Penguins of Madagascar will probably divert kids with ease, given its manic exertion and pace. Groucho Reviews
1.5
It is not so much bad as it is stunningly indifferent to providing anything beyond occasional surface level entertainment value. Forbes
3.0
Very young children will find it hard to resist if they havent seen too much of the Penguins posse until now. Herald Sun
3.0
In Eric Darnell and Simon J. Smiths Penguins of Madagascar, irreverence is something of an understatement. Hey U Guys
3.5
Its only aim is to remain so frantically funny that the silliness of the whole enterprise will go unnoticed. Scroll
4.0
This is sheer, unadulterated fun. You dont need to be a kid to enjoy Penguins of Madagascar. Maki At The Movies
2.0
Penguins of Madagascar is fun while it lasts, and then mostly forgettable except for whatever shake your head lunacy sticks. Tamp A Bay
3.8
Theres nothing of substance here, but there neednt be. Its just pure escapist fun, wittily delivered. Kansas City
2.5
Classified doesnt have much respect for the penguins but is willing to tolerate them if that means bringing down Brine. Stl Today
3.0
The beginning of Penguins of Madagascar is so funny it makes you almost weep. Ft
2.0
It understands that after the 17th viewing of Big Hero 6, a childs restless entitlement needs an alternative dose of digital adrenalin. Film Racket
4.4
The locations including Fort Knox, Venice and Shanghai evoke James Bond movies, while the byplay between the Penguins and The North Wind calls to mind .. Sltrib
1.3
Exhausting, uninvolving, and painfully overloading, Penguins of Madagascar may be that rare animated feature actually worthy of Razzies attention.
3.0
Kids are easier to please and will probably lap it up. That said, it lacks many of the endearing characters that have made this franchise so likable. The Film Pie
2.5
There are enough sight gags and silly jokes in Penguins of Madagascar to make children laugh. But a generation spanning film, this one isnt. Punch Drunk Critics
2.0
References to Super Bowl XIX and the French tax system dont make a movie like this sophisticatedthey just make it busier. The Dissolve
4.0
Thank goodness, the film makers did not try to make sense of this spin off from the Madagascar series by making a prequel or sequel. What they have pr .. Straits Times
3.0
Instead theyre captured by an octopus living inside a vending machine and whisked off to Venice dont worry, it wont make much sense when youre watchin .. Metro New York
3.0
Sadly the film around him isnt, and theres only so much fun to be had watching Murray blatantly at odds with a movie so clearly intent on sentimentali .. Scots Man
3.0
Barely bothering to make sense, this is fast and furious but also flightless. Scots Man
4.5
Dave doesnt like these penguins, or any penguins for that matter. Scene Stealers
0.5
These flightless, feathered funsters may be flipper flapping above their own weight and shooting fish in a barrel, but if you laugh and you will laugh .. Film 4
4.5
A clever, rapid fire barrage of pop culture references and dizzying one liners, all delivered with a self awareness that only adds to the fun. Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
These penguins really are cute, the animation is consistently appealing, and the movie is obviously bound for megamoolah at the box office. Wsj
3.0
What could have been a very dry and earnest film emerges, under the intelligent direction of Norwegian Morten Tyldum working from a screenplay by Grah .. The Australian
3.0
It was only a matter of time before the little fellahs got their own movie...and the good news is that it doesnt disappoint. Sky
2.0
Deftly directed by Morten Tyldum (Headhunters), the film does a great job building tension as these eggheads bond in a common cause against the Nazis. .. Tiny Url
2.0
If, as they say in the theater, dying is easy but comedy is hard, silly comedy may be the hardest of all, but here it is done to perfection. Movie Mom
4.5
Forget the boring other Madagascar movies with the lion and his friends. This one is hilarious. And its a blast in ordinary two dimensions or in glori .. Tri City Herald
3.0
It hits them with such a barrage of slapstick and madcap action theyll never notice theyre being told the same joke over and over again. Daily Star
4.5
Comedy, action and heart all rolled into one, PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR is simply DIBBLICIOUS!!!!!
3.0
This movie can babysit your kids! And as the reviewer often recommends in regards to movies such as this, a good adult nap in a cineplex is an awesome .. Theepoch Times
3.1
The four penguins come waddling at you furiously in this spin off from the popular Madagascar franchise. Qc Times
3.8
The movie even introduces character development around Private, who must prove hes a worthy member of the team. ( Sf Examiner
2.5
Its the best thing about the movie, though, and for that alone, you dont want this to be spoiled by a film critic. Blog Bullz Eye
1.5
From its icily satirical start to its madcap end, this is more than a snappy, silly spin off. It takes those cutest widdle critters, then cannon fires .. Vue Weekly
2.0
Nobody takes Private seriously; hes too sweet natured to ever get angry, but he does sometimes become disappointed that hes more mascot than necessary .. Assignment X
2.0
Thats all you need to know, since the story goes at such a furibund pace, theres little time to absorb plot points. Movie Chambers
1.5
Penguins of Madagascar is hugely entertaining for kids, and adults should be mildly amused. However, Im not convinced that paying extra for the 3 D ve .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.0
Good, zany fun. No lessons will be learned, no morals taught, nothing gained but a good time at the movies. Richard Crouse
3.8
Maybe the world doesnt need another talking penguin movie, but thats beside the point. MLive.com
3.0
It also doesnt have any of that cheeky wink wink tawdry humor other Dreamworks films have (like Shrek). rachelsreviews.net
3.0
As if the great animation and first rate writing werent enough, the film offers a sweet lesson about how everyone has a purpose, no matter how small. Fres Nobee
2.5
Penguins of Madagascar is a passably entertaining time at the multiplex, with inspired moments offered by the four lead penguins.
3.1
The super spy wannabes seize the big screen spotlight for the first time with Penguins of Madagascar, a funny, frenetic and ultimately forgettable spi .. News Ok
3.5
The Penguins of Madagascar doesnt have the high points of other animated films, they cant match it in one specific area: Sheer, chaotic comedy crazine .. Movies About
3.0
Penguins of Madagascar is a reasonably diverting romp featuring a few visually arresting set pieces, including a fun scene showing the penguins aboard .. NME
3.8
The result is a supremely silly, energetically entertaining enterprise from start to finish. National Post
3.0
However, even with all of well intentioned references and good humor, Penguins doesnt break new ground. The film is fun, light hearted fare that could .. Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
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
3.8
Once again the Madagascar team have come up with a winner a nice way to kick off the Thanksgiving and holiday filmgoing experience for the whole famil .. Entertainment Sun Times
3.1
Penguins of Madagascar is a passible, inoffensive addition to DreamWorks Animations canon, even if theres a faint whiff of a North Wind spin off sully .. Ap
3.8
Penguins of Madagascar will make you weep with its short attention span pacing, but youll be laughing too much to care.
4.5
This spin off is a breezy good time chocked full of smart humor and a nicely developed story. Williamson Home Page



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