Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer
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DVD Release Date: February 6, 2009
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September 22, 2009I 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 movi...( read more)
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May 3, 2009Great 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)
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April 29, 2009It 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.
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April 13, 2009This is one of those rare occasions where the sequel is better than the original ? but only by a whisker.
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April 5, 2009DreamWorks 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)
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Critic Reviews
November 10, 2008
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
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
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February 27, 2009well.. 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 :)
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February 19, 2009i hate it i hate all yo mother facker if yo want figh bbring bring
if yo do 3one i will kell yo
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February 16, 2009it 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!
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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. ***
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December 25, 2008this movie is just as funny as part 1 i would buy it when it comes out on dvd
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