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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 75

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum

  Escape 2 Africa is pretty tame, but it knows how to keep its own turf tidy.

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• 75

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  This is a brighter, more engaging film than the original "Madagascar."

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• 70

  out of 100

  VarietyTodd McCarthy

  Lively and quite funny without being obnoxious, this follow-up smoothly mixes the original's New York Zoo escapees with a number of engaging new characters.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern

  The roots are shallow, but the sequel is good-natured, high-spirited and perfectly enjoyable if you take it for what it is.

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• 70

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt

  Cartoons can get away with being serviceable and skillful without much creativity since they have an endlessly renewing audience. "Mad 2" surfs along on such waves, entertaining youngsters while mildly amusing adults.

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• 63

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  More animals don't necessarily translate to more fun and laughter, at least not when it comes to animated sequels.

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• 50

  out of 100

  The New York TimesManohla Dargis

  Good enough in patches to make its distracting star turns, storybook clichs and stereotypes harder to take than they would be in a less enjoyable movie.

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