Much better than the original

Rating: 8/10 (29 September 2013)

The gang try to leave Madagascar and fly back to New York. Of course, the penguins' plane completely falls apart and they crash land in Africa. There they are reunited with Alex's family.
This is a much better movie than the original. There are more penguin screen time. The jokes are funnier. It's a brighter happier movie. This time around, there is no more of that uncomfortable predator prey relationship.
The family aspect of Alex's story is just much more compelling and much more poignant. The idea of him trying to fit into his father's expectations. There are big ideas here.