Madagascar animation

"[It] is funny, especially at the beginning, and good-looking in a retro cartoon way, but in a world where the stakes have been raised by 'Finding Nemo,' 'Shrek' and 'The Incredibles,' it's a throwback to a more conventional kind of animated entertainment (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)" 

"'Madagascar' will keep kids distracted without transporting them to wonderland (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)" 

"'Madagascar' arouses no sense of wonder, except insofar as you wonder, as you watch it, how so much talent, technical skill and money could add up to so little." 

"The problem here is that, while there's nothing offensive about this movie, it's not especially entertaining (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)" 

"Pleasant, if mediocre (...) Despite voice contribs led by Ben Stiller and Chris Rock, there's not much here to capture the imagination of any but smaller fry." 

"The whole thing feels throwaway, but some of the gags are funny" 

"Striking a perfect balance between wit, slapstick and self-awareness, 'Madagascar' is as fluffy as a meringue and twice as tasty (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"[It] doesn't really live up to the promise that the idea and voice talent deserve. But it's still spirited, amiable, featherweight summer fun (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"