I like to... MOVE IT!

T had been doing a countdown for this movie for the past month. The first Madagascar is one of his favorite flicks. Finally on Thursday he came to me and said: Mommy, Madagascar II opens tomorrow!

So we just had to go see it on Saturday. And guess what? The penguins stole the movie, again! Plus there is the return of Ninja Old Lady! All the characters are pretty much back along with the original voices, and some new ones are added. It was nice they gave King Julian a bit more of screen time, Sacha Baron Cohen is really funny!

The story is, the penguins fix up the old plane we see in the first movie and take off towards NYC. But they run out of fuel and crash somewhere in continental Africa. This time, though, the 4 main characters find other animals like their own.

BTW, there is a great reference to a Twilight Zone classic episode in the film. If you're as much as a geek as I am, you will know it!!! There is also a reference to "Roots", and a subtle one to "West Side Story".

I admit I got a bit choked up when I heard Bernie Mac's voice for the first time. He was so young, such a tragic loss. During the credits, you will see the movie was dedicated to him.