Running over old lady??? very bad! Fight with nipple pinching!!! errr Not a kids movie !!!!!!!!! what is up with the people who rate this movie for little kids??? they want to have demented children....errrrrrr
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
(2008, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith)Ratings at a Glance
| 88% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 63% | of parents say it's too violent |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
Great fun for the Adult - not good choice for little people
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Beware-More content
Edgier Than the first
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Too much emphasis on the hippo romance. Too much violence by and toward Granny.
- I rate this title off for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Not appropriate it for Kindergarteners.
I felt they gave too much attention to the hippo dating scenes. Also, some of things King Julius says do not need to be in a kids movie, they repeat but don't understand the lines. Couldn't they of laid off with the Granny and just left her out of this one. My son was asking why the penguins are stronger than the Granny.
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Movie with an Identify Crisis
There are some truly cute moments in this film, but it seems at times to forget that it is a children's movie. I liked the message about learning to love and appreciate others even if they are different. For example Alex prefers dancing to fighting like a lion and in the end his parents are proud of him. But why do so many children's movies have to have fights and violence? Also, the objectification of females (like the hippo) based on their physical appearance is disturbing. These themes were clearly for an older audience. The movie tries too hard to be both appealing to kids and the adults with them at the same time.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
the hippo!!!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Madagascar: Escape 2 Average
This is a really fun movie, but lacks in plot twists, and is a bit short. All of your favorite actors are back, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Jada Pinkett Smith, preforming their rolls somewhat better than before. My biggest gripe is that it is really short, only 89 minutes, and there is 11 story lines (but all are simple to follow). If you need some family fun, go ahead and watch it, the kids will love it. 3 out of 5.
- I rate this title off for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
This is not a kids movie. PLEASE pre-screen.
This is NOT a kids movie. At. All. I had read about the "innuendo," but there's not innuendo about it. They make no attempt to cover the sexuality in this movie. I was watching it with my 19 month old, who was blissfully unaware of anything but "meenkees" and "peengins" and I was still uncomfortable with her seeing it. The self-declared "King" is an overtly gay character who dresses in drag declaring "look I'm dressed like a lady" and then asks "who is attracted to me?" Several times there are close-ups of the animals' butts and groins while sexual lines or music are being presented. There is also not-so-cleverly disguised cursing. And the penguins, who are generally presented as heros, steal throughout the movie. They also intentionally run over a little old lady with a jeep, ask "is she dead?" And when the answer is "no," they hit her again. This movie was just simply not made for kids. And it's not really that enjoyable for adults either.
- I rate this title off for age 9 and give it
Not A Kids' Movie
This is not a kids’ movie. It’s packaged as one. But the character situations, the dialogue, the music and the humor are all intended for a much older audience. Whether it was the penguins slapping on a Boston oldie while launching their deathtrap of a plane into the air or Gloria being smitten by the sexual rumblings of MotoMoto, the laughter in the audience was mostly adults (with confused kids following their parents’ cues). The characters actually CURSE during the movie. TWICE. Though it’s thiiiiiiinly concealed by not so clever plays on words. Did I laugh? Yes. But never at the same time as my girls. And the number of times they laughed, well, I could keep one hand in the popcorn bucket and the other on my drink and STILL have a pinky to spare toward the counting of that. [An excerpt from my original review. You can see the whole thing at www.kidkong.com]
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
It was okay.
I took my children to see this movie and I was kind of dissipointed. It had some sacrificing to Other Gods on it although in the movie you can clearly see that it didn't work out that way, but none the less if you don't want your children being subjected to things of that nature I would not recommend taking them to see it.Was not as good as the first.But most movie's aren't'
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Very cute!
LOVED this movie. Really cute
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
A Mildly Amusing but Inferior Sequel...
MADAGASCAR isn’t classic by any stretch, but it was funny and entertaining. I can't say as much for the sequel. The animals are back, and this time they're in Africa. Alex meets his parents, Marty meets a clan of zebras, Gloria meets a man and Melvin becomes a witch-doctor. Impressed? I wasn't either. There are crude terms ("poop" and "moron"). There is quite a bit of sexual innuendo. As a male hippo walks (with "I like `em big/I like `em chunky" playing) as the camera focuses on his abs and butt. Another hippo says she might join the "breeding program" at a zoo, and hippos gawk at how "big and huge" they are. A lemur cozies up to a male giraffe with a gleeful smile. The same (male) lemur pops out of a cake wearing a skirt and coconut bra asking who is attracted to him. A male monkey willingly kisses a male penguin on the mouth, and pictures of a penguin kissing and fondling a doll are seen as blackmail.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
What is with the old lady beating up the Lion?
She never stopped - even after she recognized the Lion. Did people really think this was funny? Nobody in the theatre was laughing and certainly not my 8 year old. The plane crash was extememly intense. This is not a little kids movie, but then what is? They are all made for adults, with all the stupid inuendos. God forbid a parent be bored for an hour so their kid could have a funny and enjoyable experience. All you parents that are taking your kids to these cookie cutter, money making bonanzas really should take the time to see these movies through the eyes of your child. Is it really to much to ask to let these kids have a childhood not filled with this intensity and violence? And if you don't think this movie was violent, think again. And there wasn't even a good story to carry it through.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Madagascar: Escape 2 Average, but Still Fun
This is a really fun movie, but lacks in plot twists, and is a bit short. All of your favorite actors are back, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Jada Pinkett Smith, preforming their rolls somewhat better than before. My biggest gripe is that it is really short, only 89 minutes, and there is 11 story lines (but all are simple to follow). If you need some family fun, go ahead and watch it, the kids will love it. 3 out of 5.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Better than the first
The first was one good, but seemed to a lower quality Disney/Pixar movie. I liked it, 6/10. I thought this one was going to be the same, but NO it's better than the first. It has a good story, picking up with the last one and leaving it for another one. I'm not saying the story was rich and deep, but it was good for a cartoon, and the laughs made up for it. My whole family was rolling and laughing. 8/10.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
big group of 4 and 5 year olds AND the parents, LOVED IT! Can't wait to buy it on DVD!
We are very careful about what our 4 year old sees on TV and in movies, and we are definitely NOT on the High School Musical/Hannah Montana bandwagon that everyone else seems to be on (that is so clearly not age appropriate to us). That being said, we took our son and a group of his friends, with everyone's parents in tow, to see Madagascar 2, and WE LOVED IT! The parents enjoyed all the jokes that were over the kids heads, and we laughed throughout it. The kids enjoyed the more simplistic aspects of it, and danced and giggled their way through it. I have to emphasize that we are not very liberal parents who expose our child to just anything. For example, we feel the Hulk and Spiderman movies are too much for him at age 4, and we are careful what is on the TV when he is in the room. While there were one or two eyebrow raising scenes in my eyes (but not in my husband's), we were not offended or concerned about this movie at all. If you see the lemur as cross-dressing, as one reviewer stated, then you are projecting your own view onto it. Comedians for decades have donned women's apparel for a laugh, and it hasn't gone out of style. Lighten up. Highly recommend this movie. We loved the first one and loved this sequel even more. The day after seeing the sequel, we watched our Madagascar original DVD again and definitely felt that the laughs in the second one exceeded the first, but who cares, really? They are fun, escapist movies where you can go with your kids and forget about the yucky economy and other problems and just laugh yourself silly. Enjoy!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
laughed
I rate this title on for age 6 and give itI thought the first was better
My kids didn't understand all the jokes but overall it was fun and nothing offensive.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
I cringed at all the innuendo
I disagree that this movie is okay for 6 yr olds, just because it is animated. The frequent sexual undertones to this movie surprised me, and I found them to be unnecessary. It was hardly innuendo -- beginning with the opening scenes of the flaming-gay cross-dressing lemur jumping out of a cake (who's flamboyant behavior continued thru the movie), to the dripping wet hippos slow dancing while both admire each others bodies in stereotypic fashion, and continuing with the lead penguin having a seeming affair with a doll. It seemed many scenes were unnecessary to move the plot along, but I assume were added to make the movie long enough, and show off the (admittedly) amazing animation/technical ability of DreamWorks. Check your kid's morals at the door, or have a long discussion with them afterward of their understanding of these aspects.
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Awesome Movie!
This movie was great! I saw it in the theaters, and everybody was laughing. The six year olds liked it, the two year old girl in front of me loved it, the adults with their children loved it, and so did I! It was fantastic, and there are some wonderful actors in that movie! If you think that the first Madagascar was appropriate for your child, this one will be too.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Funny!
Funny movie! I saw it on Friday!
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
HIPPO-M-G
Hippos flirt with each other. My hippo conspiracy theory is coming true, hippos will one day rule the WORLD world world. ECHO echo echo.
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it
Better than the original!!
My husband, 8 year old son and I saw the movie tonight and loved it! Yes, there is a lot of humor for adults, but that's one of the things that made it enjoyable for my husband and me . We all agreed that it was better than the original (in which I fell asleep.) My son just said it was the best movie he's ever seen!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Great movie. The sequel was as good as the first one.
I took my kids to see the movie after school tonight. My children are 6 (girl) and 8 (boy). It was perfect for them. Most of the funny parts were literally laugh out loud funny. Yes, as others stated there were a few 'iffy' parts with the hippos courting, and the men hunting, but that actually enabled my son to tell me about some girls that are chasing him at school (grin). A lot of the jokes went over my daughter's head, but she did love the penguins and loved loved loved the music. We will certainly be buying this movie when it comes out.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Wait for the video
This movie had too many sexual undertones - most went right over my son's head. My five year old and husband both fell asleep during during a long dull section. My son thought the mild violence sections were humorous. This movie is right on par with the first movie for entertainment, but for the money, I would wait for the video.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
I was bored throughout
This movie isn't nearly as good as the first Madagascar. The first was really well written and smart, and this one dragged on way too long. I had many expectations, and it wasn't that great. Now, there's a bit of violence and hurt, sexual innuedos here and there, a few 'bad' words, but messages and role models in some characters are ok.
- I rate this title off for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Kid's Movie? Give me a Break!
It's so dissapointing when hollywood puts disturbing adult jokes in a cartoon! Don't watch this movie at all. It is brimming with adult humor from the time it starts to the last scene. Profanities include openly gay moneys, hippos who value each other only for their bodies, shallowness in friendship, weak male-characteration, and ect. What a waste! It is a really disturbing movie- don't waste your time!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Better and a little funnier than the first!!!
This movie is a sequel to the first Madagascar movie. It is better and funnier than the first. The violence is comic, and there is some mild flirting and there is no bad language . I would recommend this film to any kid who is at the the age of 5+. I would also recommend this film to anyone who loved the first film or to anyone who is a fan of this cast.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
good for 11+ and not any youngar
I dident see it but i want to. but gloria [ the hippo] sholdet hevely flirt. so 11+ is what i say
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
i didnt see it yet but it seems good i meant he first one was great.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Funny movie! Better than the first.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
I like it
This movie was awesome!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Madagascar escape 2 theaters.
Madagascar is actually an enjoyable animated film that isn't Pixar a lot of kids and adults will enjoy.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
better then the 1st
tied for best movie ever violence yes sex iffy language no money yes drugs no message no the old lady shoots at the plane and brakes the dolls head which was really funny but could frightin the one where he gets separted can be frighting
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
i like the first one beter but it's really good movie
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Madagascar Escape 2 Boring
The movie is a great family and comedy pick. It is NOT the best kids movie I ever saw, and since I am a kid, this is what I think. It is fine for anybody. It is just not that good of a movie overall.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Its good for older kids say, 8 and up. The scene where the penguins steal the jeep and throw the old woman THROUGH the WINDSHIELD and then Private asks "Is she dead?" and Skipper says "No" and runs her over(She is okay though)again is funny for me and adults and older kids, But it's violent and bad for younger kids. It is okay for over the age of 8 though.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A Big Let Down
The first movie was so great, and I thought I would like this one too. I was wrong. It is OK at the begining, infact it starts out really good, but then the plot went down the drain. I thought this movie was very boring but perfectly fine for young children
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
An Iffy Comedy That Will Split Your Sides!
This is probably the best Dreamworks Animation movie I have seen to date, though it is tied loosely with "Kung Fu Panda," and I am still waiting for "Monsters vs. Aliens" to top it. This is a very comedic movie with some of my favorite actors (Ben Stiller is personally one of my acting idols) and it'll make you laugh out loud whether you're a kid or an adult! I will make you a guarantee that no matter what age you are, you will crack up AT LEAST once during this film. At least.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
my 1st reveiew
I haven't seen Madagascar:Escape 2 africa yet but I know it's going to be great
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
This sequal is way better than the original
This movie has a lot of humor and a better fun story The penguins are funny in this movie
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Very funny!! A Great movie!!
It was funny and worth watching!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it's funny!
funny. awesome. cool.
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
The Original Wins!
Ok, I loved the original movie wich came out about, mabey, 6 years ago and was waiting to see the new one. Well it left me disapointed. though I just might have been a little too old to watch a kiddie movie. Good for 3-10 years of age.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Umm.....
Loved the first one as well wow it's prefered for 6yrs. old kids and I'm 16 wow.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Great Kid Movie
This was a very good story for a little kid. When I was watching it with my day and my friends, we laughed a few times, but definetley wasn't an older kid movie. It was really cute.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
very funny!!
this is a very funny movie. when the movie start's you see a audlt lion and his cub. he is trying to teach him fight but all he does dance.then a lion comes over to fight him dad wins bla bla bla.cub sees a rope he follows it then a hunter puts him in a creat the dad goes after the hunter gets shot on the ear lives.the zoo takes him he turns out to be alex.the rest you have to go see. one way or another you will like it. it is very very funny so go see it. p.s. just for the record im 12 not 11!!!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
