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Actors: Voices of Ben Stiller, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Rock, Andy Richter
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Madagascar |
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Marty, the zebra, has conflicting emotions whether to return to the wild, after hearing about the penguins' escape plan. Alex, the lion, is strongly opposed to the wild, because he loves to bask in the limelight the humans throw on him every day. Eventually, Marty escapes anyway, and thus starts the adventure.
After a nauseating voyage that ends in the animals' crates falling overboard, the animals find themselves in an island uninhabited by humans. As they make their way inland, they discover a colony of partying lemurs, headed by King Julian. They sing, dance, and move to the beat of "I Like to Move It." It is very funny to see how they act towards their new visitors. After witnessing Alex scare off their feared predators, the lemurs decide to keep Alex around.
The penguins (who hadn't fallen overboard) steal the show temporarily when they try to take over the ship to the theme of "Mission Impossible." Once they gain control of the ship, it's off to Antarctica.
Alex, deprived of his beloved steak, takes a turn for the worst and tries to eat his friends. For the rest of the movie, Marty tries to turn Alex back to the good side.
--Thomas, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Madagascar |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of movie:
- present (2000-2010)
Animal Story
Yes
Kind of animal:
- many animals (none in particular)
If a cartoon...
- animated cartoon
Animal talks?
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- animal
Events of movie makes character more...
- caring
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
How much in movie?
- 90%-100%
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an entire race
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 40%
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Intelligence
- Dumb
Setting
Island?
Yes
Island:
- stranded
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Movie makes you feel...
- full of laughter
Any profanity?
- None
If this is a kid's movie...
- Ages 10-15
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