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Madagascar
2005 86 min United States of America PG 0+
★6.9
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Trailers
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Description
Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$194.82M
Worldwide:
$542.06M
Starring
Chris Rock
Actor
Ben Stiller
Actor
David Schwimmer
Actor
Awards
MTV Russia Movie Awards 2006
— Best Animated Feature
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Animated Feature
Golden Eagle 2006
— Best International Feature Film
Key opinion
Madagascar is widely celebrated as a charming, hilarious family classic that balances physical comedy with heartfelt themes of friendship. While most audiences praise its iconic characters and enduring humor, some viewers find the plot's focus on New York sensibilities and the anthropomorphic behavior of the animals to be occasionally jarring or formulaic.
| Humor | The penguins and King Julien serve as scene-stealing, standout comedic forces that anchor the film's entertainment value. | |
| Acting | The vocal performances in both the original cast and the Russian dubbed version are widely praised for bringing distinct personality and depth to the ensemble. | |
| Score | Hans Zimmer’s musical score effectively complements the film's energetic pacing and tone. | |
| Humor | The film blends slapstick humor for children with clever, self-aware wit that resonates with adult viewers. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the witty, character-driven journey of self-discovery, while others criticize it for being formulaic and relying on trivial or unoriginal plot tropes. |