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Penguins of Madagascar
2014 92 min United States of America PG 0+
★6.6
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Eric Darnell, Simon J. Smith
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Description
Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.
Budget:
$132M
US Gross:
$83.85M
Worldwide:
$373.52M
Starring
Tom McGrath
Actor
Chris Miller
Actor
Christopher Knights
Actor
Awards
Georges Awards 2015
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Penguins of Madagascar is a polarizing spin-off that succeeds as a fast-paced, high-energy comedy for younger audiences while frustrating those seeking depth or narrative substance. Opinions on the film’s quality often divide between those who embrace its reckless, chaotic humor and those who find it to be a shallow, formulaic cash-grab lacking the heart of the original trilogy.
| Humor | The film utilizes a high-energy, chaotic comedic style that reliably generates laughter and positive feelings for younger or casual viewers. | |
| Production | The visual animation is technically polished, vibrant, and effective at capturing the frantic, action-oriented spirit of the characters. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely viewed as thin, predictable, and lacking the thematic depth or emotional resonance of the original Madagascar films. | |
| Theme | Perspectives on the character development are divided; some praise the shift toward a self-sufficient spy-team dynamic, while others feel the personalities are diluted, forced, or inconsistent with previous portrayals. | |
| Pacing | The quality of the narrative structure is divisive; critics perceive a disjointed, "extended short" feel, whereas fans find the 90-minute runtime to be a perfectly paced, engaging adventure. |