Madagascar

Name: Madagascar
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: May 27, 2005
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith

2005

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Mixed or average reviews based on 36 Critics

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MADAGASCAR

Movie Details & Credits

DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: May 27, 2005

Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith

Summary: When a group of animals from New York's Central Park Zoo wash ashore on the exotic island of Madagascar, they must figure out how to survive in the wild and discover the true meaning of the phrase "It's a jungle out there." [DreamWorks]

Director: Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 86 min

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51	#51 Most Discussed Movie of 2005
52	#52 Most Shared Movie of 2005

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Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman

Dishes up some very corny jokes, but the images have a brighter-than-life vivacity. Read full review

Washington Post - Ann Hornaday

Despite Madagascar's formulaic tendencies, it's a formula that works, so parents are urged to sit back, relax and enjoy -- the kids surely will. Read full review

Premiere - Peter Debruge

It's a brisk and lively getaway with genuine personality. Read full review

Empire - Ian Freer

Spirited, amiable, featherweight summer fun. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - Michael Rechtshaffen

It's frustrating to see this wonderful-looking, laugh-out-loud funny survival tale fall short of its potential. Read full review

Wall Street Journal - Joe Morgenstern

The plot really is basic, so the bafflement of the movie lies in its combination of visual riches and dramatic -- as well as thematic -- impoverishment.

Christian Science Monitor - David Sterritt

The animation is deft but the screenplay is stilted, the voice-performances are unimaginative, and the whole project is surprisingly clumsy in its efforts to please young and old alike. A major disappointment. Read full review

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RamiW.

Jun 3, 2006

the lemurs are so funny i cracked up laughing and dancing about that song so everybody stop giving this movie a low score and MOVE IT!

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JPK

Mar 19, 2018

One Of DreamWork's Best
Madagascar Is A Very Memorable Film With It's Characters And Comedic Voice Acting (ESPECIALLY Sacha Baron Cohen As King Julien)

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

neehawgamer

Sep 14, 2018

It's not perfect, for sure, but I think it was well made and deserves a much better score.

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MovieGuys

Apr 30, 2014

Madagascar is an okay movie, but it lacks in substance and story. Most of the movie relies on corny jokes and sight gags to get its humor, which can be hit or miss.

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SEROJ

Jul 23, 2015

Great animation! DreamWorks and Nickelodeon made one of the most famous animated features of our generation! I haven't seen the other two parts yet though

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Vectis99

Oct 26, 2018

A pretty old, mediocre kids movie with very simple, juvenile humor. Good for its target audience but not an engaging family experience.

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AlisonR.

Jan 1, 2006

Insufferable.

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