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Time: 1hour 32 minutes
In
this latest installment, Eric Darnell returns as director. Brandon Sawyer who
was the writer for the TV series of the same name also lends his knowledge and
talent here give the penguins an
adventure of their own. Rounding out the production crew is Simon J. Smith.
While his filmography is short, he was the director for 2007’s loveable Bee Movie. With the help of a seasoned
cast Penguins
of Madagascar prove that true heroes are
not born. They are hatched.
This animation adventure comedy picks up where 2012’s Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted left
off. Somewhere in the frozen Antarctic tundra
three iconic birds become four; but not so easily. It all starts with a series
of short and perilous attempts to save a runaway egg from a group of hungry and
vicious leopard seals competing for dinner. Saved, the egg hatches revealing
the young Private. Fast forward ten years and you have the beginning of a
hilarious route to the unknown.
Fox DreamWorks marks its 20th year in existence by
unraveling the secrets of the most entertaining and mysterious covert birds to
have ever stepped into the espionage arena. Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private
must now join forces with the North Wind. This elite undercover task force is
led by Agent Classified (Benedict Cumberbatch). Their mission: To stop persistent
efforts toward the transformation of the global penguin population.
Alas I give you the villainous octopus, Dr. Dave / Octavius
Brine the genius behind the diabolical plan. Who other than John Malkovich
could pull off such a devious, evil role with such abandonment? From start to finish you will either loath
him or take pity. Either way you cannot take him seriously. It is at these
moments all that is left is for you is to laugh. You can’t help it because the
humorous banter and minutia between all of the characters is non-stop and exact
which proves the old adage that if the actors are having fun, so too will
members of the audience, regardless of age.
I
hope to hear more from these zany, enigmatical birds in future global espionage
games. Meanwhile, The Penguins of
Madagascar is a film that exemplifies entertainment and further proves that
movie franchises can have an extended shelf life.
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