Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Rating: PG

Movie Release Date: November 7, 2008

DVD Release Date: April 6, 2009

Plot 411: The crazy NYC zoo escapees make their way from Madagascar to Africa and discover their natural habitat.

Review: Every once in a while you've just got to watch a kid flick, and this one is a pretty good choice. There were many instances throughout the film when I found myself laughing out loud. Sometimes I'd laugh so loud that I had to actually cover my mouth for fear that my neighbors might think I'd gone crazy. The actors attached to this film are real comedians (Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Cedric the Entertainer and Bernie Mac) and bring the characters to life. You really get a sense that they're having a great time. Of course, the relationship between the original four characters is still wonderfully warm and funny. I love that there's even a reference to West Side Story.

Watch It: For a kid film with great laughs for adults.

Skip It: If you haven't seen the first one yet. Definitely watch that one first because the original cast is so great.

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