Kids are absolutely going to love this film. I was packed in the middle of the theater with about twenty youngsters and my ears were full of constant laughing and giggling. It was a relief to view a Hollywood animated film without a lot of sexual innuendo (there was only one such minor occasion in this film). There are some parts of “Madagascar” that only adults will get, such as a giraffe’s desire to stop in Canada to fill his medications and avoid switching to an HMO. Another scene recreates some moments from the Tom Hanks movie “Castaway” when the animals were stuck on an island together. “Madagascar” teaches a good lesson that friends should stick together. This is especially true in the case of Marty and Alex who would do anything for each other. This film is a “must see” for families and will be enjoyed by all ages.

There are a few minor things to be aware of in this PG movie. There are four penguins whose goal is to get to Antarctica by any means necessary. They act together as a military special operations group often resorting to violence including the use of martial arts to accomplish their tasks. There are also a few instances of potty humor. One scene involves a rectal thermometer being mistaken for an oral thermometer. However, these minor things aside, this is an excellent film. I suggest booking a trip to “Madagascar” at your local theater soon.