Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Name: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: November 7, 2008
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: November 7, 2008 | PG

Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer

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 haveAll 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 have repaired an old crashed plane - sort of. Once aloft, this unlikely crew stays airborne just enough to make it to the wildest place of all - the vast plains of Africa itself - where our zoo-raised crew encounter species of their own kind for the very first time. While discovering their roots, they quickly realize the difference between the concrete jungle and the heart of Africa. Despite long-lost relatives, romantic rivals and scheming hunters, Africa seems like a "crack-a-lackin" great place... but is it better than their Central Park home? [Dreamworks]… Expand

Director: Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath

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

Rating: PG

Runtime: 89 min

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Michael Sragow

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. Read full review

Stephen Cole

The rare sequel that is better than the original. Read full review

Roger Ebert

This is a brighter, more engaging film than the original "Madagascar." Read full review

Theresa Everline

Young children will enjoy this piece of sweet cartoon candy. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Dilutes the idea some by giving every four-legged hero a story arc. And there's not enough of the first movie's super-erudite monkeys. Yet the sitcom-style silliness is still there, and it's nice to see that the old "grin or frown as you wave a hand across your face" joke still has cross-generational, and cross-species, appeal. Read full review

Carrie Rickey

Take the flat tire that was "Madagascar." Retread it with "The Lion King" storyline. Pump it up with air. Now you have Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Read full review

Tasha Robinson

When it comes to time-wasting memory games, crossword puzzles are more fun than this movie. Read full review

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PhillipS.

Dec 9, 2008

I absolutely loved this movie. I thought at first that it would be some cheesy sequel, but it proved me wrong. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing and it sends shivers through my spine every time I listen to it. The best sequel to surpass the first one!

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buttonscasper

Jul 6, 2015

Better than the first I liked the animals more in this one than in any other and the comedy is fantastic!!! but unfortunately this is the only GOOD sequel.

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JPK

Mar 19, 2018

Funny Sequel
Not As Good As The First One, But There's A Whole Lot To Like Here.

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JPS.

Nov 8, 2008

Pluses- Entertaining at times, humor brought smiles rather than laughs. My niece seemed to like it. Kids laughed, but laughter was sporadic and not the entire audience was amused to the same levels. Minuses- plot not well connected between the four main characters. Long. At times I wanted Pluses- Entertaining at times, humor brought smiles rather than laughs. My niece seemed to like it. Kids laughed, but laughter was sporadic and not the entire audience was amused to the same levels. Minuses- plot not well connected between the four main characters. Long. At times I wanted them to get on with the story. Summary- go see it on a large screen if you are going to see it.… Expand

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homer4president

Mar 13, 2015

Not as entertaining as the original but still relatively enjoyable, the sequel to Madagascar is stupid and absurd but funny, mainly thanks to its vocal talents and visual spark.

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MovieGuys

Apr 30, 2014

An okay sequel to an okay first movie, Madagascar 2 may even be better than the first one in some scenes, but overall it seems a bit tired and sloppy.

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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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