Family Animation Adventure Madagascar Collection

Madagascar

Name: Madagascar
Director: Eric Darnell
Genre: Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2005-01-01
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen

2005Dir. Eric Darnell1h 26m

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Runtime1h 26m

Released2005

Budget$75M

Box office$542.1M

DirectorEric Darnell

About This Movie

Madagascar has this quirky charm, you know? The blend of 3D animation and the voice talents really gives it a lively vibe. David Schwimmer as Melman and Chris Rock as Marty bring a lot of energy that feels fresh, especially paired with those vibrant backgrounds that somehow feel both real and fantastical. The pacing keeps it engaging, with a mix of humor and those heartfelt moments, not too sappy but just enough to resonate. And the whole escape from the zoo angle? It’s a fun take on freedom versus captivity, wrapped in a bright, colorful package. Definitely stands out in a sea of family animations from that era.

Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrathProduced by DreamWorks AnimationFirst film in the Madagascar franchiseFeatures a memorable soundtrack, including 'I Like to Move It'