Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)

Bradshaw calls it one of the week’s best releases and tremendous entertainment. He praises its colourful energy and the strong script by Eric Darnell and Noah Baumbach.

Hewitt finds the film a gloriously anarchic and very funny surprise, despite occasional comedy detours. He especially praises the jokes and sight gags surrounding the relentlessly inventive animal-control inspector.

The review finds this the best entry in the series, with its manic energy making it an enjoyable experience. It especially praises the animation, singling out the circus scenes as state of the art.

Chang finds the film good-humored, energetic and ambitious, though less inventive than Pixar. He praises its vivid visuals and circus-act climaxes, while noting broad cultural stereotyping and an overused pop song.

Christley finds the film weak on character and story but entertainingly flamboyant. He praises its spectacular, zany visuals and flights of madness.

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The critic finds this good-looking sequel overly hyperactive, often mistaking frantic action for fun. The mobster penguins are singled out for effortlessly stealing the show.

Lodge sees this installment as a rare franchise entry that improves on its predecessors. He characterizes the series as a garish, noisy circus.

The critic finds this a zippy, entertaining sequel that puts the franchise back on track, though it is no masterpiece. They praise Frances McDormand’s lively villain and Noah Baumbach’s dry wit.

McCarthy finds the film colorful and fast-moving but ultimately diminished by its excessive volume and frenetic pacing. He particularly faults the repetitive shouting and largely unfunny material.

The critic says this third entry finally turns the franchise into hilarious, engaging family entertainment. They praise its eye-popping 3D circus sequences and funny character interactions.

The critic finds the sequel a lively, highly entertaining adventure, though less inventive or emotionally affecting than Pixar’s best. Frances McDormand’s performance as the sinister DuBois is singled out as a highlight.

The headline presents the film as entertaining but uneven. It praises its frantic fun while noting that the film is wildly uneven.

Hogan finds it a good, fast-paced summer diversion, though far from brilliant and held back by a thin plot. He praises the colorful 3D circus sequence and the film’s sharp dialogue and constant entertainment.