Penguins of Madagascar

Penguins of Madagascar
PG
Running time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Directors: Simon J. Smith, Eric Darnell.
Cast: Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Conrad Vernon, Christopher Knights, Benedict Cumberbatch, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong, Annet Mahendru, Peter Stormare, Werner Herzog.

Synopsis
In the Penguins of Madagascar, audiences will discover the secrets of the most entertainingly mysterious birds in the global espionage game. Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private now must join forces with the chic spy organization, the North Wind, led by Agent Classified (we could tell you his name, but then… you know) to stop the cunning villain Dr. Octavius Brine from taking over the world.

Review
Adapting the Madagascar formula, the spin-off involving the very cute but tactical penguins is all colours and fun. Despite being a close resemblance to 'Despicable Me 2', the Penguins never fail to provide funny, cuteness overload moments. It's boisterous, it's out of this world, it's kinda unnecessary, but it works at an appreciable level by long-time fans of the franchise. And the story's the weakest too in the franchise, adapting the usual action-adventure route filled with nonsensical humor and crisp, colourful animated visuals. That's 'bout it.

Rating
3/5 Stars