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Release Date:
27 May 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
Ton On The Run morePlot:
Spoiled by their upbringing with no idea what wild life is really like, four animals from New York Central Zoo escape, unwittingly assisted by four absconding penguins, and find themselves in Madagascar, among a bunch of merry lemurs full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 24 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(115 articles)
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It's no "Shrek" or "Finding Nemo" but it's worth the $8.25 moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ben Stiller | ... | Alex (voice) | |
| Chris Rock | ... | Marty (voice) | |
| David Schwimmer | ... | Melman (voice) | |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | ... | Gloria (voice) | |
| Sacha Baron Cohen | ... | Julien (voice) | |
| Cedric the Entertainer | ... | Maurice (voice) | |
| Andy Richter | ... | Mort (voice) | |
| Tom McGrath | ... | Skipper / Fossa / Panicky Man on Subway (voice) | |
| Christopher Knights | ... | Private (voice) | |
| Chris Miller | ... | Kowalski (voice) | |
| Conrad Vernon | ... | Mason (voice) | |
| Eric Darnell | ... | Zoo Announcer / Lemur #1 / Fossa / Subway Car Announcer (voice) | |
| David Cowgill | ... | Police Horse (voice) | |
| Stephen Apostolina | ... | Police Officer (voice) (as Steve Apostolina) | |
| Elisa Gabrielli | ... | Old Lady (voice) |
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Rated PG for mild language, crude humor and some thematic elements.Parents Guide:
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86 minCountry:
USAColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Finland:K-3 | Taiwan:GP | Sweden:Btl | Philippines:G | Switzerland:6 (canton of Zurich) | Spain:T | Denmark:A | Iceland:L | Brazil:Livre (theater release) | Malaysia:U | UK:U (cut) | South Korea:All | Brazil:12 (DVD re-rating) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Czech Republic:U | Ireland:G | Mexico:AA | Netherlands:MG6 | Singapore:PG | USA:PG | Germany:o.Al. | New Zealand:PG | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:0 (canton of Geneva) | Peru:PT | Norway:A | Hong Kong:IFilming Locations:
Glendale, California, USAFun Stuff
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Revealing mistakes: The crates are stacked on the deck with Gloria's crate at the bottom. The crates all appear to be of the same depth, and when seen from outside they appear to be stacked neatly, but there's still light coming into Gloria's crate from the hole in the top even though the hole should be covered by one of the crates stacked on top of hers. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Alex the Lion: Surprise!
Marty the Zebra: Aaahhh! Alex! Do not interrupt me when I'm daydreaming. When a zebra's in the zone, leave him alone.
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National Geographic Fanfare moreFAQ
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I could not disagree with those who are calling this movie boring more. Is it a perfect movie? No. But it is fun, fast-paced, and highly entertaining. A theater full of children laughed almost non-stop, and even my husband (who honestly wanted to see the latest "Star Wars" movie) grudgingly admitted it was pretty good.
The plot is basic: four animals must try to survive in the wild, and along the way learn more about themselves. But the visuals are hilarious, the music is fun, and the interludes with the psychotic penguins? Priceless.
The only part of this movie I disliked was the casting of David Schwimmer. Although he did a fine job, the entire time I felt distracted by his voice- I was reminded too much of his Ross character from "Friends." So, don't go expecting an Oscar-worthy film, or even the next "Shrek." Instead, go to enjoy a piece of indulgent yet funny animation that will keep you laughing.