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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

2012
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 33m
Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascar style. (imdb)
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

2012
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 33m
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Rated 15 Oct 2012
87
78th
At first I thought this movie was going to be bad. It had sort of a slow and weird start but once they introduced all the characters, especially the new ones from the Circus I really started to love this movie. I have to say that I LOVE the lemurs and penguins. As far as voice acting goes Jessica Chastain was my favorite as the cheetah. They introduced a great bad guy (or girl) who gives Cruella DeVille a run for her money. Really good humor and the Circus scene was stunning. Just a fun time.
Rated 25 Jun 2012
80
34th
This one actually felt like a good movie in my opinion. The characters are slightly more fleshed out and it's very colorful and well-animated. You could almost skip the first two films and be okay with this. Good stuff.
Rated 04 Jan 2016
45
33rd
Probably the best outing in a distinctly below-par franchise.
Rated 08 Aug 2012
60
50th
Pretty much exactly what you'd expect. Except that you get what plays as a last act (and a rather brilliant one) first. The jokes-per-minute quota is high, so what does it really matter that the humour is often less than sophisticated? It's a breezy watch, and DuBois is a fun villain.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
25
9th
Uninspired. They weren't really trying, so I'm not going to with this review either. The movie isn't worth it.
Rated 10 Jun 2012
100
51st
very funny 10 out of 10
Rated 06 Aug 2012
25
17th
Madagascar 3 is the embodiment of Dreamworks' persistent inconsistency. There might be a scene or two here that work on their own, but this mixed bag is for the most part a garbled mess that jumps around at a pace that must be dizzying even for the kids it's trying to pander to. Vitaly, voiced by living legend Bryan Cranston, is the only moderately engaging character Madagascar has yet managed to conjure up. Meanwhile Captain DuBois, the villain, doesn't work at all. Dreamworks can do better.
Rated 06 Oct 2012
74
40th
I quite enjoyed this. Even with the many inconsistencies and rather ludicrous plot, or maybe because of it, it was fun time with a decent amount of laughs. The large cast of characters means that despite most of them being one note they don't wear out their welcome.
Rated 30 Jun 2012
75
31st
Pretty funny movie, the best of the trilogy.
Rated 06 Jan 2013
80
79th
Absolutely mental, and defying convention the Madagascar films actually get MORE enjoyable as they go on rather than less. Might be an idea to stop with this one though. Dat dat dada dada dat dat circus, dat dat dada dada dat afro circus afro circus afro polka dot polka dot polka dot afro
Rated 30 Jun 2012
48
9th
The film does have some nicely animated action sequences, but if you're like me, these scenes matter little if the characters and story aren't very good. Unfortunately, they're not very good--although I'm sure many children would disagree. I can't help but this is a another animated film driven by the computer--more than the story and characters. (probable score: 59)
Rated 15 Aug 2012
50
44th
easy going entertainment, not special but has it's moments
Rated 04 Jan 2018
70
41st
Madagascar 3 is again, an improvement for the series. Somehow giving the characters exactly what they've wanted from the beginning turns out to be a hard lesson learned in and of itself. Which was risky but well written. The animation is to a series high standard and the music is a high point for sure.
Rated 18 Jun 2012
65
28th
An improvement over the previous films but not great by any means. Still, it is entertaining and has some nice animation.
Rated 14 Oct 2012
74
43rd
A little too much of everything. Still laughed pretty good a few times. Visually far more advanced than the prequels
Rated 03 Aug 2014
90
92nd
The characters are warmly colorful, even the villainous Capitaine DuBois, who combines the wicked heart of Cruella De Vil with the athletic grace of a Cirque du Soleil gymnast and the hennaed look of Lucille Ball on a butter-and-cheese diet. The circus setting sparkles with neon joy. The journey back to Central Park is a hoot. And there are even good solid lessons to be found amongst the peanuts and Cracker Jack. (pluggedin.com)
Rated 28 Nov 2012
60
52nd
The Madagascar films must be some of the funniest to make. Seems like no idea is ever turned down. With that said, everything is jus a big mess, but an entertaining mess none the less...
Rated 08 Nov 2012
41
36th
Manages to reach new levels of absurdity, which is fun in a Saturday morning cartoons sort of way. The most impressive part of the film by far is Vitali and his awesome trick. The development of his character is head and shoulders above the rest of the film.
Rated 25 Oct 2016
1
1st
oh boy.
Rated 19 Oct 2012
72
49th
A surprisingly entertaining sequel, with witty and sometimes surreal gags coming thick and fast, and a breathtaking sense of visual flair for the colourful set pieces.
Rated 15 Oct 2012
75
37th
It's exactly what you expect. Pretty much on a par with the first two; worth seeing if you enjoyed those. Animation is great, the script is good, and there are plenty of involving, clever scenes (mostly chase sequences). Drags a little despite being only 90 minutes long, but no other issues really, this is a fine little film.
Rated 28 Oct 2012
50
31st
Story wise I remember the first two installments as much more tight. Europe's Most Wanted seems to have been more of a playground of more or less crazy ideas, where anything goes. Still quite entertaining, though... Ra da dada dada da da Circus!
Rated 09 Dec 2012
68
28th
It's okay, but please no further Madagascar movies.
Rated 07 Jun 2012
60
49th
Still goofy and silly as hell, but this one might be Madagascar's best, with some impressive psychedelic visuals.
Rated 31 Dec 2014
1
20th
Never been a fan of the art style of these, this one seemed more a string of poorly-connected skits than a story.
Rated 17 Jun 2012
57
38th
I may have rated this unfairly high as the 3-D was very good. The story just seemed to be average kid fair, but I did not fall asleep.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
60
47th
Okay. Decent. Could have been better. Confusing morals by the end though.
Rated 23 May 2014
60
52nd
Entertainment: 4/4. Spirituality: 1/3. Sustainability: 1/3.
Rated 24 Oct 2015
60
24th
There was a time when Afro Circus stole the airwaves for the entire summer Funnily enough, this plotline is the most memorable, but the premise is the least
Rated 28 Oct 2012
70
76th
You can call me a sucker, but I loved this one. Great fun. Trapeze Americano!
Rated 30 Dec 2012
39
8th
Yawn. Fell asleep three times in the cinema.Was woken twice by my daughter and then the last time by my own loud snoring. That was the height of the excitement for me I'm afraid and hell,let's be thankful I didnt start farting.
Rated 24 Oct 2014
88
98th
Absurd, lysergic, explosive, incredible example on how animation is the ground where anything is possible! freedom in every aspect.
Rated 07 May 2017
55
24th
C+
Rated 25 Nov 2012
61
55th
Extremely fast paced and surprisingly funny until the last reel that runs out of steam in seconds.
Rated 10 Jun 2012
88
86th
A real shock, this one, yet an entirely welcome one. Knowing the basic premise of the series, I was immediately swept up in a tide of hilarity, excitement, and color. The script, co-written by Noah Baumbach, of all people, is delightfully insane: where else will you see a lemur steal the Pope's signet ring for his lover, a bear? Superb animation and top-notch voice acting; Bryan Cranston and Martin Short are especially strong. A couple of predictable story beats aside, a near-constant delight.
Rated 05 Feb 2013
20
22nd
Same film as the second one, which was the same as the first one.
Rated 08 Feb 2015
80
75th
This movie reminded me of a really good Warner Bros. cartoon a la Bugs Bunny or Animaniacs. In contention with the Penguins movie for the best entry in the Madagascar series, it avoids the narrative pitfalls of the preceding films while still remaining as funny and off-the-wall as both of those movies' best moments. The Edith Piaf musical number is a standout sequence.
Rated 13 Oct 2012
100
91st
Awesome!
Rated 22 Dec 2013
79
54th
Dazzlingly colorful and frenetic, Madagascar 3 is silly enough for young kids, but boasts enough surprising smarts to engage parents along the way.
Rated 30 Apr 2014
55
34th
I found most of it pretty insufferable. The utterly boring slapstick, the stereotypes, the paper-thin characters, and the absolutely horrible music... I found the whole thing rather tedious. I was about to write the whole thing off as crap, but it did redeem itself slightly in the end. There was some actual emotional resonance for the characters and a thematic tie-in to the films. It took me off guard, and it's nice that they did that, but it doesn't redeem the entire film.
Rated 09 Oct 2013
36
0th
although successful in box-office, the third installment of Madagascar franchise is terribly awful and has nothing but colors and beautiful pictures. and there is no similarity between this and those two.
Rated 26 Jul 2015
88
50th
1
Rated 11 Jun 2012
42
14th
Madagascar 3 deserves a dishonorable mention for presenting one of all-time stupidest villains. It also fails as an action comedy, which it so intends to be. Pure visual pyrotechnics, no content.
Rated 31 Jul 2016
5
30th
Madagacar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is surprisingly the best instalment yet to come from what has been an overall unimpressive Dreamworks franchise. These films have got increasingly silly and anything goes in what I'm pleased to say is a frantically enjoyable and colourful kids film. The Penguins are once again the franchises strongest asset and there are several ridiculous but fun set pieces. However even though this is the best of the three films yet, I wouldn't welcome a fourth instalment.
Rated 15 Sep 2015
96
73rd
Animal pals Alex (Ben Stiller), Marty (Chris Rock), Melman (David Schwimmer) and Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith) are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois (Frances McDormand) picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.
Rated 21 Feb 2018
7
63rd
More entertaining than ever: The increased "fish out of water" animals vs. humans antics make for loads of hilarious action set pieces (see the insane truck then plane escape from Monte Carlo), the goofy one-off bits are taken to another level (see DuBois' rousing French song; Rock's gut-busting Afro-circus bit), and the new circus setting provides two infectious feel-good musical numbers. The plot, meanwhile, continually takes wonderfully unexpected turns (see the poignant return to the zoo).
Rated 13 May 2018
6
55th
Actually better than the second one, which was actually better than the first one.
Rated 23 Jan 2020
45
17th
Baumbach getting money, you simply gotta respect it. I don't think I've even seen the second one, lol.
Rated 23 Feb 2021
55
15th
Imissedhowtheygottueuropelool+ithinkshesCocofromrugrats+lietogetoncircustrainlol+Moveitfallsinlovewithbearlol+P's/monkeysboughtcircuslol+truthout+weregonnagobackbutstuckatzoo+savethem+Lwithcheetah+afrocircus-moveit+wasmcdormandnotCocololwoahCocowassarandon
Rated 14 Apr 2021
80
79th
I really loved how this commits to going just all out hold no barrels batshit crazy, without having the need to excuse for its ridiculousness. It moves at a breathtaking pace. The comic timing is impeccable making me laugh out loud many times. Thus I was highly entertained.
Rated 27 Jul 2021
97
85th
good movie the perfect ending to the series but really like a new one good movie
Rated 23 Aug 2022
56
23rd
The movie wasn't ideal but the polka dot circus song has haunted me for years now.
Rated 21 Jan 2023
50
15th
By far the worst of three. I watched all three one after the other and it's not even close.
Rated 11 Dec 2023
90
10th
This movie wasn't as good as the others but still a pretty fun time.
Rated 11 Feb 2024
60
89th
Madagascar the third was a lot of fun, but I think also, my least favorite of the three. Though, they're all fairly similar in quality. The European circus adventure was a little too random to get fully engaged in. Not that it didn't have its moments, like going trapeze crazy. Also didn't hurt that the Tiger reminded me of Tiger Mask.

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