DreamWorks' latest instalment in the
Madagascar series,
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, is now out in the US, and things seem pretty promising so far. The first two films weren't particularly well received by critics (although the second was a definite improvement), but were commercial hits, garnering $532 million and $602 million respectively. This third entry looks promising so far, early projections expect
Europe's Most Wanted to make in excess of $50 million this weekend, with many spectators saying it could beat Ridley Scott's
Alien prequel,
Prometheus, to take the weekend box-office crown. The critical report so far is also quite positive, with the film currently holding a
76% Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score, with the consensus reading:
"Dazzlingly colorful and frenetic, Madagascar 3 is silly enough for young kids, but boasts enough surprising smarts to engage parents along the way."
TIME's Richard Corliss praises the film, saying "In circus terms, it’s like a guy who’s shot out of a cannon and lands on a high wire in a perfect pirouette." in
his review, and calling it a "Cirque de Berserk".
Also, seemingly as one last push to try and convince you to part with your cash, DreamWorks have uploaded several new clips and featurettes from the film onto
their official YouTube account. Check them out after the jump break:
