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YellowKirbySep 10, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like 'Minions', this is an unnecessary spin-off about starring the comic relief characters from the original movies. It's sad that good characters like the penguins were tossed into this messed up movie, with 1-dimentional animals that are somehow spies and that have started their own secret alliance. The villain is strange, and the plot is ridiculous. Oh, well... at least it's better than 'Madagascar 3'.… Expand

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TVJerryDec 1, 2014

The original 2008 film had the same name, but this time they're crossing the globe to prevent Dr. Octavius Brine from carrying out his evil plans. This is a fun foursome with lots of quick-witted banter. The energy never lags and the snappyThe original 2008 film had the same name, but this time they're crossing the globe to prevent Dr. Octavius Brine from carrying out his evil plans. This is a fun foursome with lots of quick-witted banter. The energy never lags and the snappy one-liners are almost constant. For the grownups there are plenty of pop in jokes. My fave was the villain's orders that included movie star names, like: "Drew! Barry! More power!" (say it out loud). And it's true, Benedict Cumberbatch can't properly pronounce penguin. Stay thru the early credits for one final bit.… Expand

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michael1208Dec 5, 2014

Kids might be the only one enjoying the hilarious and adventurous penguins journey far across few beautiful countries in which the visual of the cultural backgrounds are presented extremely stunning as usual by Dreamworks. The spin-off of theKids might be the only one enjoying the hilarious and adventurous penguins journey far across few beautiful countries in which the visual of the cultural backgrounds are presented extremely stunning as usual by Dreamworks. The spin-off of the Madagascar characters further continues the ridiculousness of the franchise but unexpectedly, the over-ridiculous screenplay has already been seen elsewhere, and it looks a little bit more silly for the elders. Although lighthearted, the paper thin plot that does not allow much of characters development and utilise the ideas from other animations by changing a small part here and there are unable to make the adorable yet naughty penguins to match the quality of the old times of studio's production, even any recent Disney's production, or to match Puss in Boots (spin-off of Shrek series). However, it is indeed a straightforward entertaining stress-free flick even if it falls short of generating powerful inspiration, love and emotion.… Expand

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JohnFreeNov 29, 2014

What a disappointment considering the other great dream-works products...cliches and used up gags were unable to save a storyline that frankly was pathetic. What makes it especially painful were a magnificent cast who's efforts could notWhat a disappointment considering the other great dream-works products...cliches and used up gags were unable to save a storyline that frankly was pathetic. What makes it especially painful were a magnificent cast who's efforts could not save this disaster....now just maybe a 5 year old or younger might miss what us adults experienced...… Expand

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DavidV293Apr 17, 2015

I love the Madagascar movies but this is just kind of boring and pointless. Sure it has its moments but the movie fails to entertain me. Like even the fight scenes were boring. I didn't really find it enjoyable but i'm sure the kids will likeI love the Madagascar movies but this is just kind of boring and pointless. Sure it has its moments but the movie fails to entertain me. Like even the fight scenes were boring. I didn't really find it enjoyable but i'm sure the kids will like it. It's pretty much on my top 10 worst animated. Even though it had is moments this movie just doesn't deliver.… Expand

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JacobJul 2, 2015

The Penguins of Madagascar is the Penguin scenes from the previous films and the Christmas short but extended into an 1 hour and a half. Surprisingly it never gets dull with the film constant moving from one scene to another with lots ofThe Penguins of Madagascar is the Penguin scenes from the previous films and the Christmas short but extended into an 1 hour and a half. Surprisingly it never gets dull with the film constant moving from one scene to another with lots of energy and at no point is the original Madgascar crew missed as the penguins have always been the stars and prove they can carry the show on their own. Unfortunately, they are joined by a crew of not that interesting characters who weigh down the film following its first ten minutes. Even with this the film is still fun from the Dreamworks style humor involving an overlord of pop culture references and tons of other jokes that surprising don’t get on ones nerves. The film doesn’t do anything deep with the Penguins and at times the film could’ve used some heart but there is a lot of fun and energy among the core characters that keep the film from falling apart. Penguins fans will enjoy the film as they are finally getting the Madagascar film they wanted. Those who aren’t a fan of Dreamworks’ style of humor will probably want to skip this one. Its nowhere near quality of Dreamworks’ How to Train Your Dragon 2 but it’s a fun hour and a half that even with low quality writing and humor that somehow shouldn’t work still manages to be a step above most Dreamworks films.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerApr 16, 2015

Some animated movies tell deep stories meant to teach kids something, while others simply want to make them laugh. "Penguins of Madagascar" is the latter. The jokes come at an almost non-stop rate. The plot is a cliché spy story.

The humorSome animated movies tell deep stories meant to teach kids something, while others simply want to make them laugh. "Penguins of Madagascar" is the latter. The jokes come at an almost non-stop rate. The plot is a cliché spy story.

The humor itself is very childish. Kids are sure to keep laughing throughout, but unlike the best animated family movies there isn't much here for older audiences. Outside of a reoccurring joke regarding celebrity names most of the jokes parents and teens would laugh at were spoiled in the trailers.

"Penguins of Madagascar" is a ridiculous film perfect for children. It might not rank among their favorite animated films, but it will still entertain them. Parents can appreciate the crazy fun it will provide their young ones.… Expand

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Patrick94Jul 14, 2015

While there are a few funny one-liners, especially the celeb names (Drew, Barry, more power! Hugh, Jack, man the battle stations! Nicolas, cage them! etc.) most of the movie just feels like it was written by a 5 year old, with 3 year old'sWhile there are a few funny one-liners, especially the celeb names (Drew, Barry, more power! Hugh, Jack, man the battle stations! Nicolas, cage them! etc.) most of the movie just feels like it was written by a 5 year old, with 3 year old's being the target audience. It is just so dumb, and it neeeeeeeever gives you a chance to breathe. There's constantly something going on. Try to watch it with your kids (although I'd recommend just letting them watch it on their own).… Expand

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TheApplegnomeJan 10, 2015

A fun and exiting movie, that’s fails to deliver over long term. But I love the classic spy-action theme, and the movie is overall better than what I expected. The choice of voices are great, especially Benedict Cumberbatch. The story isA fun and exiting movie, that’s fails to deliver over long term. But I love the classic spy-action theme, and the movie is overall better than what I expected. The choice of voices are great, especially Benedict Cumberbatch. The story is acceptable but I can’t really relate to the characters and the movie doesn’t fit very well for me.

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KENXAVIDec 8, 2014

A fun but definitely flawed film. The new characters are a bore and just feel like placeholders just so that the Penguins can do things. The Penguins are still charming, but given the fact that it has a "been there, done that" plot, it feelsA fun but definitely flawed film. The new characters are a bore and just feel like placeholders just so that the Penguins can do things. The Penguins are still charming, but given the fact that it has a "been there, done that" plot, it feels tiring and predictable as well (Not to mention that it also borrows elements from Despicable Me 2). It's also, in my opinion, too fast paced and doesn't really care about anything else other than the Penguins. Small children will be able more enjoyment of this one.… Expand

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DokaluJan 18, 2015

Penguins of Madagascar is just another children's movie. It has some funny parts, some nice jokes, but it is mostly boring and very cliched. Any kid less than 10 years old will like it, but I can't say for anyone else.

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FuturedirectorApr 17, 2016

A recycled idea, with simple interpretations, unpredictable story-telling, not-human characters and normal animation is the miepxed result of this unremarkable film. But, at least, is a great film for these good protagonists of a good thrillogy.

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MovieGeeksApr 1, 2016

“Penguins of Madagascar” promises a reasonable share of wit the minute it opens with a voice-over by Werner Herzog, in a sendup of his documentary on Antarctica, “Encounters at the End of the World.” That film posed the question of whether“Penguins of Madagascar” promises a reasonable share of wit the minute it opens with a voice-over by Werner Herzog, in a sendup of his documentary on Antarctica, “Encounters at the End of the World.” That film posed the question of whether penguins could exhibit insanity. In the case of this spirited animated movie, the answer is assuredly yes.

The heroes are a feathered task force of secret-agent-like penguins, led with military discipline by Skipper (the voice of Tom McGrath). Literalists who complain that penguins do not live in Madagascar should note that the title refers to the “Madagascar” movie franchise.

Although “Penguins of Madagascar” might look like a down-market spinoff — the original vocal stars, including Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen, don’t participate — the decision to focus on the series’s comic relief has resulted in the loosest and perhaps funniest film of the brand.

After a narrative setup that provides the wisp of a tether to the earlier movies, the four penguin main characters infiltrate Fort Knox — to visit a vending machine filled with discontinued cheese-puff snacks. They are soon whisked away by the genetic researcher Dr. Octavius Brine, actually a disguised, disgruntled octopus named Dave, with whom the penguins resided during a stint at the Central Park Zoo.

Dave (a sporting John Malkovich), who sometimes barks orders in the form of actors’ names (“Nicolas, cage them”; “Robin, write this down”), plans to kidnap penguins from zoos and aquariums and transform them, ridding them of their cuteness. There will be no more cheering crowds and, as the movie acknowledges in a separate gag, no more documentaries.

In their quest to thwart Dave’s plot, the penguins have competition: a squad of Arctic animals commanded by a wolf known only as Classified. That Classified’s voice belongs to the ubiquitous Benedict Cumberbatch is almost as amusing as any of the jokes.

Visually, the movie, which can be watched in pointless 3-D, has little to set it apart, although a few of the mutant-penguin designs are worthy of the “Gremlins” director, Joe Dante. Still, the lack of originality is offset by sheer silliness, including Classified and Skipper’s Abbott and Costello-style argument over whether there’s a long I in “diversion.” The word fits the movie.… Expand

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

Should be much funnier with these characters. Animation isn't great and writing is very lazy. Disappointing.

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sebastianaliMay 22, 2021

Cuando supe que habria una pelicula sobre los pinguinos me emocione bastante, siendo que en la trilogia original ellos eran super geniales y con situaciones bastante memorables y creativas. Pues, desgraciadamente esta película basadaCuando supe que habria una pelicula sobre los pinguinos me emocione bastante, siendo que en la trilogia original ellos eran super geniales y con situaciones bastante memorables y creativas. Pues, desgraciadamente esta película basada puramente en ellos no aprovecha nada de esas situaciones, y en su lugar nos da mucho humor y situaciones cliche que ya estoy harto de ver una y otra vez. Ademas los motivos del antagonista principal son demasiado tontos solo para dar una excusa al conflicto de la pelicula, que bien podria ni haber ocurrido nada de lo que paso. También otra queja que tengo es que los nuevos personajes de esta película que forman parte del grupo **** Polar" al final a pesar de todas las cosas que hacen para impresionar a Skipper, al final no hacen nada en la pelicula, siendo atrapados muy facilmente. Que presumidos...
Si contáramos a Los Pinguinos De Madagascar como parte de la trilogía de Madagascar, fácilmente, en mi opinión, esta es la peor.… Expand

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glommanSep 3, 2021

I very much liked the series on Nickelodeon in the 2000s and this movie catches that feeling unexpectedly well. You have a thrown together crew of penguins, who are more stereotyped and less competent than they seemingly used to be, mentallyI very much liked the series on Nickelodeon in the 2000s and this movie catches that feeling unexpectedly well. You have a thrown together crew of penguins, who are more stereotyped and less competent than they seemingly used to be, mentally insane villains and nothing less is at stake than the entire world. Well, not really, but it certainly seems like that is the case.

An entertaining movie, but I guess I've just grown out of it, there's just nothing much to be offered for older teenagers or even adults.… Expand

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