Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: November 7, 2008
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9
TonyO.Jan 15, 2009
Pretty darn funny. The opening sequences launching the plane are just hysterical. Considerably better than the original film, and as someone else pointed out, hard to see how it could have been much better. Lots of droll movie references and Pretty darn funny. The opening sequences launching the plane are just hysterical. Considerably better than the original film, and as someone else pointed out, hard to see how it could have been much better. Lots of droll movie references and in-jokes (The Lion King in particular gets a good workout) and one of the best scripts of 2008. Oddly enough, because it has so many in-jokes, it is probably a slightly better film for adults than it is for children, which makes me drop a point off what it might have been. But one of the best films of the year anyway.… Expand
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10
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 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!… Expand
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DSNov 15, 2008
I almost gave this movie a nine, but honestly, I can't think of any way it could have been better so I'll have to go with a 10. This is particularly impressive since as an 18-26 yr. old male I'm not exactly the key demo group. I almost gave this movie a nine, but honestly, I can't think of any way it could have been better so I'll have to go with a 10. This is particularly impressive since as an 18-26 yr. old male I'm not exactly the key demo group. My girlfriend loved the first movie so of course we had to go see the new one opening day. So it is safe to say that I was dragged to this movie and didn't expect to enjoy it in the least. The plot is not overly deep, and a lot of it is predictable kid stuff or scenes redone from other movies, but unlike other movies seem to try too hard to parody other flicks, I found myself laughing along with the kids more often than not. The silly gags will all there of course, but what really made me laugh were the more obscure adult references. Examples include: King Julian describing how he would invade a foreign country and force his political ideology on the inhabitants if he only had a few days to live, or the scene in which the monkeys are negotiating with the penguins and they are referred to as "Communists" because they unionized. The bottom line? Mad 2 is smart, funny, and definitely worth your time. If your kids want to see it, take them. You'll enjoy it at least as much as they will.… Expand
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8
JackieNov 22, 2008
Very very good movie for teenagers , kids and adults.
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7
JayH.Jan 30, 2009
Funny and well animated. Expressive voice overs, good screenplay. It's not one of the best animated films of recent years but it is fun and entertaining. The penguins are hysterical.
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8
ZilcellMar 9, 2012
This sequel is even better than the original. The story is much better and there are more characters this time around. There is even a lesson to be learned from this Madagascar movie. It is a signifigant improvement.
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8
JPKMar 19, 2018
Funny Sequel
Not As Good As The First One, But There's A Whole Lot To Like Here.
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8
Sosmooth1982Jan 3, 2023
Love the sequel as well. Honestly the whole series is pretty funny. This also kept me laughing almost throughout.
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7
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 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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7
TomSFeb 23, 2009
Good movie, not as great as the first one, but definetley worth watching if you liked the first. Story is well written, characters are well played. Overall a good movie to watch with the family.
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7
JasonDeatherageFeb 23, 2009
This movie was just ok for me. It was not nearly as good as the first one.
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7
ChadS.Nov 12, 2008
So how will "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" play in Kansas? Sick of the cronyism he encountered at KU fraternities, Thomas Frank(author of the political and cultural critique "What's the Matter with Kansas: How Conservatives Won the Heart So how will "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" play in Kansas? Sick of the cronyism he encountered at KU fraternities, Thomas Frank(author of the political and cultural critique "What's the Matter with Kansas: How Conservatives Won the Heart of America") left the Sunflower State, and became a democrat. While attending meetings for the Young Republicans, a wide-eyed Frank felt like an outsider; soon jaded, he quickly realized that the party of his youth on the Jayhawk campus, was more about harboring power than the promotion of ideals. In "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa", fate thwarts the destiny that awaits Alex(Ben Stiller), who instead of being King of the Animal Preservation(read: the sequestered world invented by the Cons, not the real world(read: the jungle) unencumbered by party ideology), ends up as an entertainer in a New York zoo(read: lion as the liberal elite). Leaders of the ultra-right incite their Conservative Evangelical constituency with unfounded claims that the so-called liberal media and their latte-sipping subscribers are laughing at Middle America and their cultural bent for all-things-Orthodox. Not only was Alex a Young Lion(read: College(or Young) Republican), he was next in line to lead(read: W.) the animal preservation, and would be considered a God by all the lion-fearing animals. To his feral parents, and counterparts, Alex is a dancing fool; completely worthless, a wuss. For a lion to earn his spurs in the imitative Africa(not the real Africa), fighting is the only currency. The subtly satirical "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" turns the culture wars on its heels. It's Alex, the coded liberal, who is being persecuted. Late in the film, the satire grows more playful when Alex saves his own life, and his disapproving father's life, by performing for the safari tourists, led by an ultra-violent old lady(read: pro-hunting conservative), who ironically, permit the two lions to live because they can see that a lion well-versed in the dancing philosophy of Bob Fosse has worth. In this sequel to the uneven "Madagascar", there's a surprisingly savvy parable about our country's current political climate, that shouldn't be written off in favor of the penguin and monkey show.… Expand
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StevenG.Nov 16, 2008
This is a family movie that especially young kids would love. My entire family saw it today and universally loved it. No, it is not an Oscar winner, so what? See this movie and have a great time!
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8
TheGorillaAug 27, 2011
I thought that this would be worse than the original, and I was so wrong. I was laughing like a mad person throughout the whole movie. The sequences launching the plane are hysterical. The script is unbelievable good, and the plot is alsoI thought that this would be worse than the original, and I was so wrong. I was laughing like a mad person throughout the whole movie. The sequences launching the plane are hysterical. The script is unbelievable good, and the plot is also well imagined. The bird-helicopter reminded me of 'Chicken Run', but it's no big deal. A great animated movie. Recommended.… Expand
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LoveCartoons25Aug 5, 2013
I think is better than preguel and sequel- more touching, less weird humor and animation is somehow better. Only what i hate is huge reference to Lion King, but otherwise, is fun for whole family
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8
FreedomFightersNov 14, 2016
Not every sequel will come along and be this gigantic improvement over the first film, but the least it can do is try to at least stand on its own and be an entertaining film in its own right. That rings true here: while "Madagascar: Escape 2Not every sequel will come along and be this gigantic improvement over the first film, but the least it can do is try to at least stand on its own and be an entertaining film in its own right. That rings true here: while "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" is not leaps-and-bounds better than its predecessor, it's certainly a worthwhile successor: the characters are great and more well-developed, the animation is still great, the film has some great humor and a good amount of heart. Sure, it might not be as strong as some of DreamWorks' other efforts (it was released in the same year as "Kung Fu Panda," after all), but "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" is a rock-solid film that will entertain people of all ages.… Expand
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8
f3l1p3Oct 5, 2014
Madagascar retorna menos potente que o primeiro filme, mas ainda ótimo. Talvez o maior destaque tenha ficado por conta dos pinguins, que aparecem mais.
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7
Delaforce828Oct 13, 2014
The Madagascar sequel is a lot funnier and well paced than the original, I wouldn't say it's groundbreaking or anything like that but for the most part it's actually alright. Memorable characters, kinda' drags a bit, but it's still prettyThe Madagascar sequel is a lot funnier and well paced than the original, I wouldn't say it's groundbreaking or anything like that but for the most part it's actually alright. Memorable characters, kinda' drags a bit, but it's still pretty entertaining.… Expand
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7
homer4presidentMar 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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9
buttonscasperJul 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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7
DanBurritoSep 12, 2015
Not as good as number one but still decent. The penguins are still hilarious and their scenes are the best. Funnily enough, it's a bit like Zoolander- Ben Stiller plays a guy who has a tough family but he's a model/dancer who's not as tough.Not as good as number one but still decent. The penguins are still hilarious and their scenes are the best. Funnily enough, it's a bit like Zoolander- Ben Stiller plays a guy who has a tough family but he's a model/dancer who's not as tough. Anyway, it's a decent film. Watch it if you enjoyed the first.… Expand
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7
EpicLadySpongeJan 21, 2016
While being an improvement of the first Madagascar movie, it's still worth to say that it only works if you... MOVE IT! Yeah, that's just basically it.
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7
gameguardian21Aug 25, 2016
While it improves its characters, the sequel to the first Madagascar movie didn't do much to improve on the first one. However, it's still enjoyable, but not what I truly wanted.
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7
LostVisitorNov 26, 2016
Funny and well animated. Expressive voice overs, good screenplay. It's not one of the best animated films of recent years but it is fun and entertaining. The penguins are hysterical.
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8
MonkiReviewsMay 27, 2017
This is a funny and great movie. It has a lot of jokes and a couple (kinda) serious moments, but they mix well. I would also like to say the best part is adding onto the original characters and showing where they came from.
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8
FilipeNetoJun 19, 2018
Usually, when a film achieves remarkable financial success, the film industry arranges for space for one or two sequels. This is what happened with "Madagascar", but the sequel was able to maintain the initial level of quality. In this film,Usually, when a film achieves remarkable financial success, the film industry arranges for space for one or two sequels. This is what happened with "Madagascar", but the sequel was able to maintain the initial level of quality. In this film, the attempt of the four zoo animals to return to the US fails and, by great coincidence (this only happens in the films), they end up falling in Central Africa, in the animal reserve where Alex was born, which allows him to know his parents and origins. The film is very good and fun, it retains most of the cast and voice actors of the original film and adds or recovers some characters, such as the Elder Lady, who gains some protagonism here, alongside Alex's parents. I also noticed that some characters who, in the initial movie, were secondary, were now approached for a more central space, a measure that was certainly the response to the affection they gained from the public. This is the case, for example, of King Julian. The four central characters do not change much, but the script tried to give them more space and attention to counterbalance the weight of several charismatic secondary characters. The script recaptures an old tradition of animated films and creates moments where it conveys moralistic messages, especially regarding the differences between individuals (the events between Melman and Gloria and Marty's dilemma with the other zebras are just two examples). Personally, I have nothing against this militancy implied in the film. Voice actors continue to perform flawlessly, as well as drawings, animations, and cinematography. Oddly enough, this movie is very poor in music or great songs. There are some, but none deserve particular attention.… Expand
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8
NolanLundgaardAug 24, 2018
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was so ridiculous that it was good. 90% of it was nonstop laughter, but there were some cheesy bits in it. If you’re looking for a fun movie to watch, and your in the mood to laugh super hard, this MadagascarMadagascar: Escape 2 Africa was so ridiculous that it was good. 90% of it was nonstop laughter, but there were some cheesy bits in it. If you’re looking for a fun movie to watch, and your in the mood to laugh super hard, this Madagascar sequel is a good choice.… Expand
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7
sebastianaliAug 2, 2019
La historia creo que mejoro aunque sacrificaron algo de humor. Puede ser inferior a la primera pero sigue teniendo sus momentos que hacen que volver a verla valga la pena, especialmente los pinguinos, la anciana o personajes como Melman oLa historia creo que mejoro aunque sacrificaron algo de humor. Puede ser inferior a la primera pero sigue teniendo sus momentos que hacen que volver a verla valga la pena, especialmente los pinguinos, la anciana o personajes como Melman o Gloria que no eran la estrella principal de la anterior (entre otros personajes menores), y acá como que se les dio mas importancia. Madagascar 2 es una película que me hizo pasar un buen rato. La recomiendo.… Expand
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10
Ikereviews1May 22, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like em big and chunky
I like em big and chunky Moto Moto is easily the greatest character in the movie. He is easily up there with big chungus and shaggy as best fictional characters. Plot twist moto moto gets rejected. F for moto moto. The name is so nice I say it twice.… Expand
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FreddoFazbeardoApr 15, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it is better than the previous chapter, but I don't like it. I would give it a 65 but I cannot. The beginning is good, but Alex's problem with his parents and the problems of others is boring, the hippos and giraffe. ..… Expand
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MrPajamasNov 2, 2020
Madagascar 2 is a sequel to the animated comedy Madagascar and it succeeded. It is even better than the previous part and it is mainly due to the story, which plays a bigger role compared to the previous part. The comedy is also excellentMadagascar 2 is a sequel to the animated comedy Madagascar and it succeeded. It is even better than the previous part and it is mainly due to the story, which plays a bigger role compared to the previous part. The comedy is also excellent here again, but what the previous part forgot is a story that is better here. Overall, this is a good film and for me the best part of the series. I recommend.… Expand
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
one of the best movies of 2008 next to kung fu panda, the incredible hulk, and iron man!
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gruffaloslayer1Apr 3, 2022
I like to move it 2 escape to afro-cum is motomoto is going to be strong and big.
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7
Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021
While watching "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" (lovely title), I smiled as I saw it do more of the things I thought it excelled at before, all of which I pointed out in my review of the preceding film, "Madagascar". To briefly recall thoseWhile watching "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" (lovely title), I smiled as I saw it do more of the things I thought it excelled at before, all of which I pointed out in my review of the preceding film, "Madagascar". To briefly recall those things, speedy/hilarious animation and leftfield/oddball jokes. Top that off with a more upbeat attitude when compared to the first film and you have a sequel that is more engaging and fun to watch for the whole family. Another solid entry for Dreamworks.… Expand
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nicolagiglioMar 28, 2022
The Madagascar sequel, although not at the level of the first movie, is still a wonderful film that focuses on our relationship with others, may they be family, friends or our significant other. Always great humor and non-childish dialoguesThe Madagascar sequel, although not at the level of the first movie, is still a wonderful film that focuses on our relationship with others, may they be family, friends or our significant other. Always great humor and non-childish dialogues complete what this film is, another masterpiece of animation.… Expand
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DestroyAllHumanAug 1, 2022
Madagascar 2 just feels like a better version of the first movie but in africa, the humor really did improve and it's just so much fun.
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NicolasRubio09Oct 1, 2022
What Makes Madagascar ll Better Than Madagascar l Is That It Makes A Great Story.
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