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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
2008 ·89 min ·United States of America ·PG 0+
6.9
IMDb 6.7 КП 7.6 RT 64% MC 61
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
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Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African continent. There the New Yorkers encounter members of their own species for the first time. Africa proves to be a wild place, but Alex and company wonder if it is better than their Central Park home.

Budget: $150M
US Gross: $180.01M
Worldwide: $603.9M
Ben Stiller
Actor
Chris Rock
Actor
David Schwimmer
Actor
🏆 MTV Russia Movie Awards 2009 — Best Animated Feature
🎬 Georges Awards 2009 — Best Animated Feature

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is generally received as a successful and charming sequel that expands on the character dynamics of the original while maintaining a high level of visual polish. While many viewers praise its humor and heart, others argue it lacks the freshness of the first film and relies on a more contrived, episodic narrative structure.

Production The film features vibrant and detailed animation, particularly in its portrayal of African landscapes and character designs.
Humor The penguins and lemurs remain standout comedic highlights, often stealing scenes from the core group of protagonists.
Score Hans Zimmer’s energetic musical score effectively contributes to the film's lively and entertaining atmosphere.
Theme The narrative balance is a point of contention: some appreciate the added emotional depth and themes of family and friendship, while others feel these elements make the plot feel contrived or tonally uneven.
Humor Opinions on the film's humor vary; many find it consistently funny and charming, while critics of the sequel feel the jokes have become forced or overly reliant on crude slapstick compared to the original.
Originality The necessity of the sequel is debated, with some viewers enjoying the return to these characters, while others feel the story lacks the originality and logical progression of the first film.
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