Visually fantastic, otherwise poor...4/10

Rating: 3/10 (1 August 2005)

Having a degree in the subject of animated computer graphics, I really enjoyed the visual style of this film, but I can heavily sense the predictable framework that runs through every other element of this entire feature. :o( It has all the smelly trademarks of a 'fun, kids' animation. The characters are copied stereotypes from other CG classics such as 'Shrek' (donkey) and 'Ice Age'. The slow, long scenes and thin storyline (what little there is of it) fail to enthral you.
The trailer for Ice Age 2 was showing just before Madagascar and I personally enjoyed its character and story a lot more than Madagascar itself! See the amazing visuals at a mates house on DVD. Otherwise don't waste your money in the cinema.