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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
Released By: Dreamworks   Rating: PG   In Theaters: 11/7/2008
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Studio: Dreamworks
Genre: Family
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Eric Darnell
Language: English
Official Website: http://www.MadagascarMovie.com/
Theatrical Release: 11/7/2008
Home Video Release: 2/6/2009
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett-Smith, David Schwimmer, Cedric the Entertainer, Sacha Baron Cohen
Published ID: 704907
UPC: 097361179148, 097361423074, 097361404943, 032429057501, 032429071934,
Plot: Hopelessly stranded on the remote shores of Madagascar, the New Yorkers hatch a plan to get back to Central Park that instead finds them soaking up sun in the picturesque plains of Africa. Madagascar may be a nice place to visit, but for the gang of animals who spent most of their lives in New York, there is truly no place like home. After discovering the remnants of a crashed airplane, the penguins quickly set about making the repairs needed to get the craft airborne again. When the plane finally takes to the sky, it begins to look like it's only a matter of time before Alex the Lion (voice of Ben Stiller) and friends are soaring over New York Harbor. Unfortunately the penguins weren't the aviation experts they claimed to be, and before long the crew is coming in for a crash-landing in the untamed plains of Africa. Now, as the animals reared in the safety of the zoo come into contact with their decidedly wild counterparts for the very first time, they get a better feel for their roots while marveling over the differences between life in the concrete jungle and life on the world's second largest continent. Of course, while there's plenty to love about wandering the open plains, romantic rivalries and the risk of running into dangerous poachers soon begin to outweigh the joys of some long-overdue family reunions. With some particularly heavy cases of homesickness causing hearts to weigh heavy, the group gradually starts to wonder whether they'll ever find their way back home. Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, and Andy Richter lend their voices to this animated sequel that re-teams original Madagascar co-directors Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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great deal
Added 11/5/2009

the movie was like new condition when it came. My family and I love it.
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Not quite up to the cut of the first.
Added 10/26/2009

Funny movie that had some great parts for kids and adults. Not a side-splitting funny movie, but worth to watch if there's nothing else on.
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SOLID SEQUEL FUN FOR KIDS AND ADULTS!
Added 10/2/2009

I am a sucker for a good animated film and the original Madagascar was a very good example of the genre. This sequel retains the charm of the original even if we feel we've been there before. The animation is stellar and the voice work inspired in this colorful film. I love the pop culture references and sometimes wonder if these films are made for adults or children. Fortunately this film works for both!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
excellent animated comedy
Added 9/23/2009

I found Madagascar 2 much funnier than the first one, probably due to the fact the first one focused more on zany dancing scenes. This one however, has almost no dancing whatsoever (or at least, no lengthy dancing scenes that are somewhat of a distraction because they feel a bit pointless other than to show off the brilliant animated work). I still love the first Madagascar though.

The lion, zebra, hippo and giraffe have all returned and are honestly really darn funny this time around. They also act serious when the moment arrives, and it's believable enough that you the viewer actually FEEL for them, so the emotional scenes really work. It's rare when an animated comedy manages to pull THAT off.

The entire airplane crashing scene was hysterical, and the penguins, while probably not as funny this time around, offered a ton of laughs.

The funniest part of the entire movie however, was the old lady battling the lion by completely kicking his rear-end up and down the fields, haha. The bizarre and twisted animation showing the old lady do all kinds of wild flips in the air and crazy spin moves while fighting the lion put the icing on the cake for me and made me convinced that THIS is a hilarious animated film and a winner for kids and adults alike.

The story once again focused on the lions, and specifically the younger one that plays the main role.

I just think Madagascar is one of the funniest animated comedy movies you can possibly ask for. The beautiful and colorful animation is second only to the Simpsons. Seriously, I'd put the animation on the same level as the almighty Simpsons. It's THAT good, and whichever group of people was in charge of writing such a wonderful, creative, and inventive storyline deserves some kind of award. Splendid work all around.

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Hugely entertaining!!!
Added 9/20/2009

This a replacement because my first one wore out from being played so much by my two five year old grandsons.
Grandma even liked it. Kept the kids attention throughout the whole movie. Need to watch the first Madagascar to relate this one to New York. Good clean entertainment for anyone.

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great deal
Added 11/5/2009

the movie was like new condition when it came. My family and I love it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Not quite up to the cut of the first.
Added 10/26/2009

Funny movie that had some great parts for kids and adults. Not a side-splitting funny movie, but worth to watch if there's nothing else on.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
SOLID SEQUEL FUN FOR KIDS AND ADULTS!
Added 10/2/2009

I am a sucker for a good animated film and the original Madagascar was a very good example of the genre. This sequel retains the charm of the original even if we feel we've been there before. The animation is stellar and the voice work inspired in this colorful film. I love the pop culture references and sometimes wonder if these films are made for adults or children. Fortunately this film works for both!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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