Madagascar (2005, USA) C-86m. *** D: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath. Starring (the voices of) Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Andy Richter, Tom McGrath. Funny, well-designed animated feature from Dreamworks: A lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo, all living the good life as attractions in the New York zoo find themselves tempted by freedom and get more than they bargained for when they are washed ashore on the title island. Some plot weaknesses offset by good vocal performances and production design. Recommended family fare.


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