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• Anthony L

  
  A sequel that is better than the first. The story is pretty standard stuff and has been done many times before, I didn't care much for the human inclusion to the story either as I don't think Dreamworks does human very well but I did find it pretty funny in places.

• Phil H

  
  All the characters are back and all are voiced by the same stars as before so continuity is a go for launch. Starting life as a prequel we get a brief glimpse at the main characters when they were very young in the zoo and how 'Alex' got there. From there we are back on… More
  All the characters are back and all are voiced by the same stars as before so continuity is a go for launch. Starting life as a prequel we get a brief glimpse at the main characters when they were very young in the zoo and how 'Alex' got there. From there we are back on Madagascar as the mammal team prepare to leave in their homemade plane back to New York. On route the plane crashes in Africa where they all experience the real wild of their dreams and 'Alex' finds his family. This sequel is a much better story and better executed if you ask me. The idea of seeing how 'Alex' got stuck in the zoo and then accidentally gets back with his family again is a neat idea. The film is still a mix of off the wall madness, emotion and realism in the form of visuals but its a much tighter plot with better visual gags and better characters. Gone are most of the lemurs thank god. Alas we still have to put up with the Indian accented lemur leader who is painfully unfunny still but we also have some good new additions. Alec Baldwin as 'Makunga' is a really well designed bad guy or creep. Definitely made to look a bit like Baldwin with the thick glossy hair and slick sneering appearance hehe all the background animals actually add to the fun also, especially the fun idea of all the zebras being identical in every way and all the giraffes being hypochondriacs. The old lady makes a reappearance I'm afraid, this time even more outlandish than before. Not just kicking animals in the nuts but having martial arts fights with them now and eventually becoming some kind of evil force against all the animals, pretty bad idea methinks. Animation is still the same style of course but its all sharper and more fluid with some stunning African backgrounds and water work. The whole film feels much brighter, bolder, colourful and more enjoyable than the previous which seemed a bit drab. Still have some dreadful hip hop musical intrusions again, these seem to be a must for modern youth, gotta have plenty of hip hop pop culture in there. Incidentally the hip hop tune 'I Like to Move It' sung by all the lemurs in the first film seems to have become the franchises theme tune as we get it again here...facepalm. Everything has been improved (almost) and we have a better film. Kinda feels like 'The Lion King' but with much added lunacy and those cool penguins, the film wouldn't be half as good without those flightless little birds.

• Eric S

  
  My favorite in the series, but that's not saying much. This one has a consistent story and does a decent job balancing the humor. These movies are pretty dumb, but I think the creators know that and use it to their advantage.

• Lucas M

  
  Dazzing animation with a strong humor that it's, also, very good to adults. Sometimes, Madagascar could look like The Lion King, but still is a moving and entertaining funny picture.

• Everett J

  
  "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" picks up right where the first movie ends. The gang board a plane manned by the penguins and head back to New York. Well, things go wrong, the plane crashes and they are stranded in Africa. Alex(Stiller) meets his father(Bernie Mac),… More
  "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" picks up right where the first movie ends. The gang board a plane manned by the penguins and head back to New York. Well, things go wrong, the plane crashes and they are stranded in Africa. Alex(Stiller) meets his father(Bernie Mac), Melman(Schwimmer) tries to figure out how to confess his love to Gloria(Smith), and Marty(Rock) searches for his identity in a see of zebras that are exactly alike. Not the most complicated story, but it's very entertaining. Again, the penguins absolutely steal the movie and provide the biggest laughs. An argument between the penguins and the monkeys over Maternity leave is hysterical! My nephews love this movie, and I gotta say, I enjoy just as much as they do. Really for the whole family, or a good date night(my parents has little "Madagascar" date nights).

• Lady D

  
  A watchable sequel with superb animation when it comes to scenery. A little Lion King like in parts, but each have their own little sub stories in this one.

• Emil K

  
  While Madagascar 2 is a minor improvement over the first film, it is still quite much of the same which means lazy slapstick and much noise about nothing. Director/writers Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath has at least put a little more heart in the central story which focuses on the… More
  While Madagascar 2 is a minor improvement over the first film, it is still quite much of the same which means lazy slapstick and much noise about nothing. Director/writers Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath has at least put a little more heart in the central story which focuses on the history of Alex the lion and his traumatic past. That element give us something to care for in the middle of all the mayhem and effects. There is still much to learn from other much better animations like Horton Hears Who and Help, I'm a Fish, which both were inventive and gave us something fresh with their style and ideas. And lets not even begin to compare this to the fanastic Miyazaki-films that surpasses films like Madagascar 1 or 2 easily.

• Directors C

  
  People seem to believe this film is BETTER then the original well it's NOT its JUST AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL. Why? Its numerous pop culture refrences and repetetive jokes are all the same as those from the first. For example, the old woman who extremely dislikes Alex the Lion.… More
  People seem to believe this film is BETTER then the original well it's NOT its JUST AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL. Why? Its numerous pop culture refrences and repetetive jokes are all the same as those from the first. For example, the old woman who extremely dislikes Alex the Lion. This is the DOWN side of Madagscar 2. The UP side is the deeper meaningful pplot that is easy to follow and quite interesting. Like I said in the first I ENJOYED THE HUMOUR and if its the same in Madagascar 2 well I enjoyed it just as much.

• Unknown H

  
  I actually enjoyed this movie more than the first one simply because the dynamic shifted to the penguins and King Julian who are undoubtedly the unsung stars of these movies. Sacha Baron Coehn will be remembered for a lot in his career, but in my heart, he will always be King Julian.… More
  I actually enjoyed this movie more than the first one simply because the dynamic shifted to the penguins and King Julian who are undoubtedly the unsung stars of these movies. Sacha Baron Coehn will be remembered for a lot in his career, but in my heart, he will always be King Julian. Best part - drunken Lemar singing "Private Dancer" by Tina Turner. Genius!

• Sophie B

  
  Not as good as its predecessor but still a refreshing and family funny. Entertaining for all ages and genders.

• Alexander D

  
  Much better and funnier than the first "Madagascar", which is a surprise, because with most movies, the sequels observantly fail.

• Jim C

  
  I thought it was just going to be another animated movie, but boy I was wrong. I found the story inviting, the visuals much improved, and laugh out loud comedy. Was a very good animated movie.

• Wahida K

  
  InTheBasket program <center>King Julien: Whatever happened to the separation of the classes? Maurice: I'm sure this whole democracy thing is just a fad. Julien: Ha,ha,ha! I like laughing! It's such a nice expierence! Melman: [Melman pokes his head in] Whoa. Julien:… More
  InTheBasket program <center>King Julien: Whatever happened to the separation of the classes? Maurice: I'm sure this whole democracy thing is just a fad. Julien: Ha,ha,ha! I like laughing! It's such a nice expierence! Melman: [Melman pokes his head in] Whoa. Julien: Exuse me, this is first class. It's nothing personal, it's just that we're better than you. </center> Madagascar is one of the Unique Movies, I adore every character in the Movie. Okay my all time fav character is King Julien. This part was fun just like the first one.

• Jens S

  
  One of the rare cases of the second part being even stronger than the original, this sequel to the animated hit comedy is faster, funnier and more diverse. Especially when compared to the Disney-disaster "The Wild" this movie does everything right: great characters, a fast… More
  One of the rare cases of the second part being even stronger than the original, this sequel to the animated hit comedy is faster, funnier and more diverse. Especially when compared to the Disney-disaster "The Wild" this movie does everything right: great characters, a fast pace, great gags and beautiful animation. It's never too silly and even adults have fun spotting movie quotes. A movie where the smallest, cutest animals get kicked out of the way and old ladies get run over by safari cars has to be great. Still the movie doesn't miss to touch you, even makes you happy.

• Michael E

  
  another instance where the sequel is better than the original

• KJ P

  
  A much better movie than it's predecessor! Funnier, Wittier, and more mature!

• Red L

  
  I don't know if I will ever rate an animated movie beyond 3 stars. It just isn't a full movie to me when the characters are avatars. Each of the four friends finds out something significant when they land up in Africa. If you have 90 minutes to kill some weekend, and this… More
  I don't know if I will ever rate an animated movie beyond 3 stars. It just isn't a full movie to me when the characters are avatars. Each of the four friends finds out something significant when they land up in Africa. If you have 90 minutes to kill some weekend, and this movie comes up, watch it.

• paul s

  
  a whilwind of great animation and hilarious one liners (Sasha Cohen's lemur king is worth the price of admission by itself), this film, while occasionally a bit obvious in its message pieces still manages to entertain throughout. The penguins are a riot and the monkeys erudite… More
  a whilwind of great animation and hilarious one liners (Sasha Cohen's lemur king is worth the price of admission by itself), this film, while occasionally a bit obvious in its message pieces still manages to entertain throughout. The penguins are a riot and the monkeys erudite as usual. There are some wonderfully inventive moves where you don't expect them, which make the bonding/friendship aspects seem all the more contrived. Creating Alex's backstory was nice move and a wonderful way to start the film (while giving those who did not see the first film a good introduction to all the charactors).

• Film C

  
  I love this movie and i do have to say this was a lot better than the first one, way more funnier than the first that left me wetting myself with tears streaming down my face!! It keeps all the original hilarious characters such as the king of madagascar and the penguins and the… More
  I love this movie and i do have to say this was a lot better than the first one, way more funnier than the first that left me wetting myself with tears streaming down my face!! It keeps all the original hilarious characters such as the king of madagascar and the penguins and the monkeys, ita hilarious and a pretty decent storyline as well! The crew return us to madacascar where they are about to tke of in there made plane to make it back to new york but when things get complicated they end up landing in africa where we see Alex (Stiller) childhood and family but when the prides water drys up alex faces an opportunity to prove himself! This lol sequel is differnatly not one to miss really worth a watch!!!

• Sanjaya &

  
  Not as fun as the first movie... I'm not enjoying this movie very much.. The story really a standard, and a out of logic of course... Maybe the nonsense thing can be forgotten by me if they really make a movie which is very funny, but that thing didn't happen to this movie,… More
  Not as fun as the first movie... I'm not enjoying this movie very much.. The story really a standard, and a out of logic of course... Maybe the nonsense thing can be forgotten by me if they really make a movie which is very funny, but that thing didn't happen to this movie, so the only word I can say is "Sorry, I can't gave this movie a higher score"

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