Madagascar (2005)

Madagascar: Directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath. With Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith. A group of animals who have spent all their life in a New York zoo end up in the jungles of Madagascar, and must adjust to living in the wild.

“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 u0026quot;Star Warsu0026quot; movie) grudgingly admitted it was pretty good.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe 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.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe 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 u0026quot;Friends.u0026quot; So, donu0026#39;t go expecting an Oscar-worthy film, or even the next u0026quot;Shrek.u0026quot; Instead, go to enjoy a piece of indulgent yet funny animation that will keep you laughing.”