Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Name: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 2012-06-06
Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen

2012 | 93 min | Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 5 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$747 million worldwide on a $145 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 320K people sought it out in the past year