Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer

The DreamWorks crew remains strong with a $36.1M take and its third week near the top of the box office. This week's Bolt should provide some good competition for first dates and parents' dollars, so ...( read more  read more... )hold tight if you prefer leering at talking animals in an empty theater.

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PG, 1 hr. 29 min.

Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Released: November 7, 2008

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DVD Released: February 6, 2009

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  • May 3, 2009
    Great sequel. The four friends are still trying to get back to New York zoo but their plane crashes in Africa, where Alex (lion) is reunited with his family. Marty (zebra) finds out he is not unique and Melvin (giraffe) finds out he is in love with Gloria (hippo). Funny scenes e.... ...( read more )
  • April 29, 2009
    It was okay, had it's funny moments. But the 4 main characters are just flat the 2nd time around. Thankfully they understand the real stars of these movies and gave the penguins thier own show. Them and the monkeys stole the movie.
  • April 13, 2009
    This is one of those rare occasions where the sequel is better than the original ? but only by a whisker.
  • April 5, 2009
    DreamWorks rips off The Lion King this time, but instead of warmth and humor, the storyline is replaced with 90 minutes of headache inducing pop culture shtick. That irritating old woman from the first film gets an even bigger part as the de facto leader of a group of str... ...( read more )
  • April 2, 2009
    I thought this movie was cute and the best part of it was the Penguins they are funny in both movies. Sadly though they brought in Ben Stiller to do the voice of Alex which in my opinion ruined the whole movie. Ben brought with him even into the cartoon his mannerisms which for a... ...( read more )
  • July 5, 2009
    IN A WAY I STILL PREFER THE 1ST ONE!
    BEST PART IN THIS MOVIE FOR ME I THINK WAS THE HARK CHASING THE SMALL CHARACTER, (FORGOT HIS NAME)!

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November 10, 2008
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

The sequel, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, is a better film, though -- less manic, more easygoing. full review

November 8, 2008
Mike McGranaghan, The Aisle Seat

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is better-looking, funnier, and has a better story [than the original]. full review

November 7, 2008
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

The roots are shallow, but the sequel is good-natured, high-spirited and perfectly enjoyable if you take it for what it is. full review

November 7, 2008
Jeff Vice, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

To be fair, the film is not horrible nor is it completely unwatchable. But it is mediocre. full review

November 7, 2008
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader

Lessons about family loyalty, tolerance, ingenuity, and sacrifice add depth to the screenplay by Etan Cohen and directors Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. full review

November 7, 2008
Janice Page, Boston Globe

If you own a TV, you will have heard the best laughs excerpted in unrelenting commercials leading up to the movie's release. full review

November 7, 2008
Michael Sragow, The Baltimore Sun

A film whose blend of madcap exploits and generosity makes it both hilarious and endearing. full review

November 6, 2008
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

This mediocre sequel to the 2005 DreamWorks Animation hit doesn't offer much to engage minds that have moved beyond coloring books. full review

November 6, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Though it doesn't add anything new to the genre, Madagascar 2 is amusing animated fare. full review

November 6, 2008
Theresa Everline, Austin Chronicle

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa extends what Madagascar did best: fill up the screen with computer-generated visual novelty. full review

Comments


  • lipsnyhil
    March 16, 2009
    i like this movies,coz, makes me happy..and smile..
  • zailumz
    March 13, 2009
    cuteeeeeee
    cutecutecutecutecutecutecutecutecutecutecutecute
  • mean0415
    March 1, 2009
    my kids luv it.........
  • desiree0879
    February 27, 2009
    well.. ok then!?! that last comment was a bit strange. For all the other more intelligent comments, thanks. Seems like it will be worth renting this weekend :)
  • liibaanomar
    February 19, 2009
    i hate it i hate all yo mother facker if yo want figh bbring bring
    if yo do 3one i will kell yo





  • 8imism
    February 16, 2009
    it was ok, but i prefer the first one...they could have done more with the characters. it would be nice to see a sequel only with the penguins, that would be a blast, cause they're soooo funny!
  • esteeminul84
    January 10, 2009
    its a very good movie to watch...
    the characters are so alive...
  • gloriabrandenberger
    December 29, 2008
    I did not is already the movie Madagascar in my country, somebody tell me is cute nice and also wonderful movie, i hope i can see in New Year 2009, i love go hall movies in case not more, i will rent. hugs (I was thinking take time in my next year, go movies, coz i dont see many movies, but i will...Hugs<>* Nice site flixter, but is for me a little complicate understand some pages, and also because i dont see many movies. but i love open the site everyday, for see good messages. ***
  • pupster101
    December 25, 2008
    this movie is just as funny as part 1 i would buy it when it comes out on dvd
  • siewfun90
    December 3, 2008
    funny movie.. i like it...

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