In DreamWorks' computer animated comedy "Madagascar," a slightly above-average family cartoon that works very hard to accomplish very obvious things, Alex the Lion is king of the bungle. With a lozenge-shaped mane, catcher's-mitt paws and Ben Stiller's geeky nasal voice, Alex means well, but, you know, he's a cartoon, so he blunders into madcap misadventure and such. Alongside him are best pals: a disillusioned zebra, a hypochondriac giraffe and a bulbous and bubbly hippo. They are almost equal stars in this fitfully inspired romp, where the gags come in tireless fusillades and lessons about friendship and loyalty come in tidy parcels. Read the full review
Four "stars" of New York City's Central Park Zoo — a lion, a zebra, a giraffe and a pregnant hippo — become stranded on the island of Madagascar where they are confronted with their predestined roles in nature... such as the lion's genetic predisposition to want to eat his three best friends.
Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Starring: Andy Richter, Cedric the Entertainer, Sacha Baron Cohen, Chris Knights, Tom McGrath
Run time: 80 minutes
Release date: May 27, 2005
Rating: PG for mild language, crude humor and some thematic elements.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B
"The plot's a bit thin, and like a Chinese dinner, the movie doesn't stay with you after a couple of hours. But you will savor every bite while you're there."
Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"Madagascar is thin but pleasantly easy. It's superior to last summer's labored Shark Tale but not even close to either of the Shrek movies, all babies of DreamWorks."
Dayton Daily News: B
"Madagascar's plot is a bit thin, but the film makes up for it with lively humor and stylized visuals."
The Palm Beach Post: B-
"Madagascar is no Shrek, but it's not as empty as Shark Tale, either. The dynamic between the characters is worthy of at least one sequel."
The Palm Beach Post "Flick Chick"
"... gut-busting hilarious."
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