Madagascar (Widescreen Edition)
Not only are those mischievous penguins the major scene stealers of the filmMadagascar, but they also managed to highjack all the best features on the DVD. Take the commentary. Now, you can always choose to watchMadagascarwith the informative commentary from directors Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell. But, given the option to watch the film with the one and only "Penguin Chat" feature length commentary, which are you going to choose-- the penguins or the filmmakers? Also included is the 10-minute animated short "The Penguins in a Christmas Caper." As the penguins prepare to celebrate Christmas they notice that Private (Christopher Knights) is missing. Never to leave one behind, Skipper (Tom McGrath) and the gang are off to rescue the young penguin, and as imagined, destructive and mischievous humor ensues.  Not surprisingly, most of the extras on this DVD are geared toward kids. There is a plethora of games and activities included that are more silly and fun, then educational. But then again no one ever saidMadagascarwasMutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.  Case in point--don't forget to shake your rump with the Madagascar Lemurs on the "I Like To Move It, Move It" music video.--Rob Bracco