Review of Penguins of Madagascar (2014) by Ilsa W — 22 Nov 2015

Not laugh out loud funny but amusing throughout. There are some very clever jokes hidden in amongst the kid-friendly comedy.

This review of Penguins of Madagascar (2014) was written by Ilsa W on 22 Nov 2015.

Penguins of Madagascar has generally received positive reviews.

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