PREVIEW: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (PG)

The all too familiar cast of voices has been re-assembled for this latest installment of the sheer manic animated anarchy, that is Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Yes, that includes the brilliant Ben Stiller, as Alex the lion, Chris Rock, as Marty the zebra, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria the hippo and Sacha Baron Cohen returns as bizarre King Julien, the ring-tailed lemur. This latest episode promises even more entertainment, bursting with just as much colour, light and energy, which both parent and child will equally enjoy. 

The film's great eye-pleasing visuals also comes with a great, enjoyable and slick script from Eric Darnell and Noah Baumach. This time, the animals decide they must return to New York by hitching a ride with a circus that first travels around Europe. There is plenty of laughs along the way, not to mention some very moving sequences too that promises to engage all ages. 

From the very opening segment where we're thrown into a high-octane chase through Monte Carlo to a much anticipated final circus act, DreamWorks Animation has successfully found its groove with this much loved crowd pleasing franchise. Basically, it doesn't disappoint. Tremendous entertainment.

*An energetic family threequel that will surprise most* - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian 

*The third instalment of the Madagascar franchise finds its rhythm in 3D* - Robbie Collin, The Telegraph

Take a look at the trailer, below:

Showing at Gloucester Guildhall, on Friday 21st December at 10.45am & 3pm & Saturday 22nd December at 10.45am.