Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

2008
Movie
89 min
English

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.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users77%
Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrathGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippopotamus, and Melman the giraffe are still trying to get back to their native New York City after being stranded on Madagascar. Their plane crashes in the African savanna, where they meet other members of their species, including Alex's parents. Alex struggles to reconcile his pampered zoo life with his wild upbringing, while the other animals face their own challenges and adventures in this new, untamed environment.

Critical Reception

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics and was a box office success. While praised for its humor and animation, some critics found the plot less original than its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and continued humor.

  • Noted for introducing more character development and backstory.

  • Some found the sequel to be a bit formulaic compared to the original.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor, fast-paced action, and the introduction of new characters and settings in Africa. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining sequel for families.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Annie Award for Best Music in an Animated Feature Production.

Fun Fact

The movie features voice acting by Will.i.am, who also contributed to the film's soundtrack.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Love the sequel as well. Honestly the whole series is pretty funny. This also kept me laughing almost throughout.

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