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  • 2008
  • PG
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 29 m
  • 2008
  • PG
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 29 m

Summary All the loveable characters are back - Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo, King Julien, Maurice and the penguins - in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Left marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar, the New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it just might work. With military precision, the penguins h...

Directed By: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Written By: Etan Cohen, Mark Burton, Billy Frolick, Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

  • 2008
  • PG
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 29 m
  • 2008
  • PG
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 29 m

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
61
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 243 User Ratings
6.7
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Summary All the loveable characters are back - Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo, King Julien, Maurice and the penguins - in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Left marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar, the New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it just might work. With military precision, the penguins h...

Directed By: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Written By: Etan Cohen, Mark Burton, Billy Frolick, Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
61
60% Positive
15 Reviews
36% Mixed
9 Reviews
4% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
61
60% Positive
15 Reviews
36% Mixed
9 Reviews
4% Negative
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88
The outcomes of all the mini-dramedies are too messy and equivocal to produce morals; that's just as it should be in a farce about confusion. Co-directors Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath are most intent on completing the circle of comedy.
By Michael Sragow FULL REVIEW
75
This is a brighter, more engaging film than the original "Madagascar."
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 243 User Ratings
6.7
61% Positive
149 Ratings
32% Mixed
77 Ratings
7% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 243 User Ratings
6.7
61% Positive
149 Ratings
32% Mixed
77 Ratings
7% Negative
17 Ratings

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10
Ikereviews1
May 22, 2019
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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NicolasRubio09
Oct 1, 2022
What Makes Madagascar ll Better Than Madagascar l Is That It Makes A Great Story.
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70
The roots are shallow, but the sequel is good-natured, high-spirited and perfectly enjoyable if you take it for what it is.
By Joe Morgenstern FULL REVIEW
67
Young children will enjoy this piece of sweet cartoon candy.
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60
Let’s not lose sight of what's really been accomplished here. Alex and Marty – just like Batman and Robin, Fred and Barney, and Snagglepuss – are welcome additions to the gay animation pantheon.
By Pete Vonder Haar FULL REVIEW
50
The movie suffers from a serious case of unoriginality.
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25
When it comes to time-wasting memory games, crossword puzzles are more fun than this movie.
By Tasha Robinson FULL REVIEW
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9
nicolagiglio
Mar 28, 2022
The Madagascar sequel, although not at the level of the first movie, is still a wonderful film that focuses on our relationship with others, may they be family, friends or our significant other. Always great humor and non-childish dialogues complete what this film is, another masterpiece of animation.
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FLInfinite
Jul 7, 2021
I don't like Moto Moto. Every time he's on screen, I get this weird feeling that I don't wanna get from a movie called "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa." Maybe it was actually Gloria and I'm pinning the blame on this dweeb. Who knows. Anyway the movie was okay I guess.
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SrPepe
Jan 6, 2018
La película es divertida una vez, no se como a los críticos le pareció mejor esta que la anterior.
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Jollyjoe1000
Dec 9, 2015
evan though it gets more indebted with the characters and origins and the beginning is good,the rest of the movie (except the ending that was the only other good part) fell flat.Like a pancake.
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Tokyochuchu
Aug 17, 2012
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a limp relative to the original Madagascar. The jokes aren't as funny and the plot isn't as interesting. Not much to say beyond that. The penguins are still funny, though.
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Production Company DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images (PDI)
Release Date Nov 7, 2008
Duration 1 h 29 m
Rating PG
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Tagline Still together. Still lost!
Website http://www.madagascarmovie.com/
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Awards

Kids' Choice Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Young Artist Awards
• 2 Nominations
Annie Awards
• 2 Nominations

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