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(1 - 36) of 36 OFCS Rating: 61% Fresh Page   1   3/5 "In a post WALL-E world, it's hard not to be slightly underwhelmed by Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa."   Cut Print Review   Anders Wotzke "Although the animated characters are sometimes fun to watch here, they're not given much of a story to work with. Musical numbers would've helped."   ReelTalk Movie Reviews   Betty Jo Tucker 2/5 "This is a big screen experience so kid-oriented it should come with a pacifier and a selection of Huggies."   Filmcritic.com   Bill Gibron B "The militaristic flightless fowl four returns in Africa, and, no shock here, the penguins steal the movie yet again with their resolute antics."   BrianOrndorf.com   Brian Orndorf 3.5/5 "It that has all the strengths of the original. It also has all of the weaknesses"   eFilmCritic.com   Dan Lybarger 2/5 "The upside, I suppose, is that we'll all forget about it in a few weeks."   eFilmCritic.com   David Cornelius 2/4 "The nonsensical title is the least of its problems--how, exactly, are the characters escaping to Africa if the place they begin is technically a part of Africa?"   DustinPutman.com   Dustin Putman B- "It's still primarily the supporting cast that's funny, not the leads -- but hey, if Dreamworks were capable of doing everything right it would have to change its name to Pixar."   Cinematical   Eric D. Snider C "Looks marvelous--the animation really is superb--but it's not even up to the standard of the initial installment in any other significant respect."   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 3/5 "An animated comedy about Alex the lion and his three buddies that is a total lark."   Spirituality and Practice   Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat 2.5/4 "One reason to lament the existence of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is too bemoan the considerable amount of talent that was tied up developing this uninspired sequel when it could have been employed in the service of something fresh and new."   ReelViews   James Berardinelli 6/10 "Click here to read review"   vj.net.ua   Jaroslav Vishtaljuk "Parental Content Review"   Screen It!   Jim Judy 6/10 "...relies more heavily than ever on friendship, love, and family relationships. Who can complain about that?"   DVDTown.com   John J. Puccio "Animation holds everything together with aplomb, injecting the whirlwind picture with plenty of attitude and jokes."   ReelTalk Movie Reviews   John P. McCarthy 2/5 "den eihe kamia idiaiteri istoria na proekteinei, oyte apaitiseis kanenos fan base na ikanopoiisei, opote logika, den prospathei na kanei tipote ap' ta dyo"   Movies for the Masses   Joseph Proimakis 2.5/4.0 "Fans of the original will find plenty to love in the sequel (including 40% more covert penguin action)."   MovieCrypt.com   Kevin A. Ranson 3/5 "It is the wayward penguins who are the heart and soul of the picture. Why else did they score so much screen time in the trailers?"   7M Pictures   Kevin Carr "[S]o gorgeous... that it took me a while to realize that the heart and the soul of the first Madagascar, the aspect that made it so special, is missing here..."   Flick Filosopher   MaryAnn Johanson 2.5/4 "Duplicates the original's inoffensive, middle of the road mediocrity."   TheMovieReport.com   Michael Dequina 3.5/4 "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is better-looking, funnier, and has a better story [than the original]."   Aisle Seat   Mike McGranaghan B "The rare sequel that improves on the original, "Madagascar 2" keeps the silliness and steps up the heart."   Beliefnet   Nell Minow 2.5/4 "Directors Darnell and McGrath's follow-up would undoubtedly have benefited from more innovation or daring, but its vibrant animation and innocuously rollicking comedy remains endearing"   Slant Magazine   Nick Schager 3/5 "[Sua] irreverência só (surge) realmente quando os personagens secundários seqüestram a história."   Cinema em Cena   Pablo Villaca 3/5 "In Alex the Lion and Marty the Zebra, we finally have the first unabashedly gay characters in a major Hollywood animated feature."   Film Threat   Pete Vonder Haar 1/5 "Perhaps having already gone back 2 Africa in this tired sequel, the inevitable third time around will inspire the filmmakers to go back 2 the drawing board instead."   eFilmCritic.com   Peter Sobczynski 4/5 "Stronger animation and a textured story make this even more entertaining than the original"   Shadows on the Wall   Rich Cline B- "If it feels routine and workmanlike, at least it goes about its work with a spring in its step and a smile on its face."   Flipside Movie Emporium   Rob Vaux C+ "The characters seem better developed this time and the story lines are stronger."   Laramie Movie Scope   Robert Roten C+ "The four-year olds out their will love the funny animals, music and flashy animation. Unfortunately, I am not a four-year old...."   Reeling Reviews   Robin Clifford B "... rapid-fire comedy and energetic parade of sight gags, delivered with visual invention and whiplash timing..."   Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Sean Axmaker "The penguins steal the show, providing all the real highlights."   ESplatter   Steve Biodrowski C- "A hodgepodge, combining elements of The Lion King, Joe vs. the Volcano, Happy Feet and some romantic comedy that I'm sure must exist but which I haven't yet identified."   Decent Films Guide   Steven D. Greydanus 6/10 "It's filled with silly slapstick and scattered plotlines but it should satisfy kids who have been eagerly anticipating this sequel."   SSG Syndicate   Susan Granger 5/10 "Somewhat better than the original, a film which it is mainly content to clone shamelessly."   Antagony & Ecstasy   Tim Brayton 0.5/4 "There aren't very many alternatives right at this moment, so expect it to make money out of proportion with its quality."   Film Freak Central   Walter Chaw  (1 - 36) of 36 OFCS Rating: 61% Fresh Page   1