Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)

[Lola_Rose]

Animation | Adventure | Comedy

Both fans and non-fans of the Madagascar franchise will be absolutely taken by surprise by the third installment: Europe's Most Wanted, this time helmed by three directors, Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, and Conrad Vernon, and leveled-up in 3D.



Left stranded by their conniving penguin friends in the wilderness of Africa, the gang of Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer), and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), are suffering from increasing bouts of homesickness for their Central Park Zoo. Determined to go back home to New York, they decide to flee Africa and catch up first with the penguins in Monte Carlo-- where they unfortunately caught the attention of a psychotic and highly skilled French animal control officer, the hilariously obsessive Captain Chantel DuBois (a riotous cross between Edith Piaf and Cruella De Vil), voiced by Frances McDormand, who would stop at nothing to catch the animal friends. The gang, the penguins, along with King Julian XIII (Sacha Baron Cohen) and the lemurs, join a traveling circus initially to hide from DuBois, but then it eventually becomes a scheme to get to New York. And thus begins the gang's European invasion, traveling from one country to another, yearning for the Big Apple. But as they are getting to know more about their newfound circus friends (voiced by Jessica Chastain, Martin Short, and Byan Cranstom), they suddenly wonder if it's all about the "the journey and not the destination."



Premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted could be one of the best animated feature films in a long time. With a solid and smooth narrative, richly developed characters on top of the dazzling and breathtaking visuals intensified by the 3D effects, it's a delicious, absorbing, and emotionally engaging animated adventure that the entire family will surely enjoy at the cinema. The film opens like a cannonball shot from a circus tent, immediately sweeping you off with a breakneck-speed action-adventure; soaring into high-energy action, then sometimes gently flowing into quiet and heart-rendering moments-- the scenes all the more made heartfelt by Hans Zimmer's gorgeous film score. Sprinkled with obvious parodies of a popular movie, of Edith Piaf, and of a certain "French-Canadian" traveling circus, it frequently induces frequent bouts of chuckles, and sometimes even belly laughter, along with a tangible sense of pain, loss, love, and adventure.



Madagascar 3 is indeed an unexpectedly sophisticated and enjoyable romp, succeeding in sustaining your rapt attention until the explosive and colorful last act. It has all the elements of a delicious adventure story: home, journey, friendship, and the exciting lure and mystique of the world of circus. Like diving into a colorful and richly told children's storybook, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is an absolute super eye-candy treat that is brimming with heart.

Must-see in 3D.

9 out of 10 stars



Hits local theaters June 6, 2012

From the Official PEx Movie Reviews thread.

[Lola_Rose]

Bump!........................................

[forg]

Just saw it and the circus scenes were breathtaking, top notch animation there. Even if Firework is so overplayed, pasok pa din sa eksena.

And nakaka LSS ang afro circus

[DPS.ph]

had lots of laughs. BITIn *** talga.

[CaRaMBa]

Really enjoyed the movie! Very campy and OA but they did it on purpose and it worked. Absolutely love the music, it was PERFECT! My only complaint is that it came across more as a children's movie, which would have been okay, but there were some jokes that were for adults (not necessarily green). So, though funny, some of those scenes felt out of place. But all in all, it was a really entertaining movie, and an awesome visual spectacle.

I give it 8/10.

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[paddylast]

The film may have hinted that this could be the series’ ending but the film did not shy away from the endearing first installment that we came to love. The film takes off from where it ended in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. The foursome (Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman) along with lemur, king Julien, Maurice and the ever so tricky and clever Penguins somehow managed to reach Monte Carlo hoping to catch a ride home to New York. From there, trouble ensues as Chantel DuBois, a French animal-control officer had Alex being part of the Most Wanted List, is chasing them down. To find their way out, the gang decided to join a circus that led to more adventures.



I thought the film yet again, delivered another hit by continually charming its audience with witty jokes and the ever-so adorable penguin chatter. It was set in a fast-paced mood that the entirety of the film is almost too much to ponder upon because everything is happening so fast but I just love it! I did enjoy every scene especially with King Julien’s antics to impress his newfound love.



It is also good to know that this third installment seemed to step up their animation with colorful and just stunning visuals. That one scene where Katy Perry’s Firework seemed to have captured the mood perfectly. Every kid should enjoy this film to bits. The novelty is still there, the hilarity, though nonsensical at times – is still very much part of what we enjoyed the most about the first two films and with this one, you sure will get your money’s worth.

Rating: 9/10
Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon
Casts: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jessica Chastain, Chris Miller

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[fashionista24]

Gusto ko yung Firework part! Ang ganda siguro nun sa 3D.

[mardy88]

i liked this

[CaptainCharisma]

just saw it, better late than never