If before this Dreamworks always be remembered with their monumental work of Shrek and Shrek 2, they finally tried to become more varied with new works produced several animated films. Their first experiment was Shark Tale. A film-style comedy mixed with a concoction Dreamworks and Finding Nemo. The result was satisfactory. Although many critics sneer this film, mob crowded (including mine) to enjoy this movie and this movie could reap more than 150 Million U.S. Dollar. Dreamworks second experiment this time was not kidding. When Shark Tale released in Fall 2004 to avoid competition with the holiday season films (read: The Incredibles and The Polar Express), then Madagascar - both films released with confidence noisy welcome Summer 2005.
Madagascar tells the story of four herd that lived at the zoo with cheerful. There is Alex the Lion who was the star of the zoo. Marty the zebra hilarious and nosy, Melman the giraffe who admitted to spending more time than not, and Gloria the hippo last tubby star of the show which is water. It's all live happily side by side without knowing their true nature in the wild. And they did not need to know, are not they all destined to live in zoos and entertain the children until the end of their life? It should still be, if not a Marty who want free life in the wild. Marty who then decided the streets of New York City was being chased by three friends. Alas for them, without realizing they've created extraordinary chaos in the city, and the animal activist decided to strike - send them on life in the wild.
Instead Africans were shipped in their original destination, they ship off the mark thanks to penguin-penguin psychopaths take over the ship. Four stranded in Madagascar even this herd, and began to study the nature of their food chain. Can their friendship to stay awake? Or will Alex be a predator for other friends?
Formula offered by Dreamworks still the same for Madagascar. Mixed humor that can be enjoyed by adults and children, then the allusions satire on the social life of society, and of course herbs terampuhnya; big names as filling his voice. When Will Smith, Angelina Jolie, Jack Black was called to Shark Tale, the quartet is completed by an animal which Ben Stiller in Meet The Fockers success, Chris Rock the comedian famous, David Schwimmer from Friends, and Jada Pinkett Smith - aka Mrs. Will Smith! Not the names at random of course. And once again this composition mixed with a fitting by Dreamworks.
Indeed, this movie can not be secerdik Shrek in terms of humor and story, but Madagascar is not less than Shark Tale. If the theme is carried Shrek and Shark Tale is almost similar ie 'accept yourself' and 'love'. In Madagascar, packed the new theme of 'friendship sejat' and 'social class in society'. How Alex and Marty are both sacrificed for the sake of his friend certainly a valuable teaching for children. For terms of lightness Dreamworks did not forget to insert a lot of interesting characters; of binarang quartet that, of course Melmanlah which has the greatest charm. He is so Ross! Then the penguins psychopath will attract a lot of people laugh. While Mort the Lemurs with large eyes and round it would make any woman scream "Cute ...".
Instead of Madagascar without shortages, changes in a cheerful tone to a dark story by the middle of the story rather obvious to the children, for example, is when the song "What A Wondeful World" which was in contrast to what was depicted on screen. Then the lack of musical tunes in addition to the song "You Gotta Move It" quite disturbing. Is not Shrek and Shark Tale is also remembered for his song-song ngebeat that turn the story throughout the film? Recent weakness in this film is the lack of climax in this film. This new film was to reach the mid-climax before I know everything is finished - the emotions the audience has not reached its peak flavor. Rather unfortunate, because if this film can be drawn about 15-30 minutes longer necessarily more satisfying.
In the end, Madagascar still fun to watch. For those who brought the sister or their children, make sure to be on their side to continue to provide an explanation of the existing storyline. You Gotta Move It!