Madagascar film genre-animation

Madagascar is an animated film but also comes under the sub genre of family orientated comedy and adventure. Its about a group of animals escaping from the central park zoo, to find their friend. However they then end up within the wild and have to find their way back home.

During the opening sequence of Madegascar there is clasical music playing within the background, this allows us to know that the film isn't scary, but that it's calm and friendly because it uses a slow beat with soft chour singing. During the music we see a zebra swing from one tree to the next screaming. This is a wide shot showing the sunset, and the trees creating a jungle setting. The zebra is then shot coming towards the audience and the title appears in bright bold yellow letters. We then see that the music was from the penguins singing. As the zebra is running we are introducet to the credits and another main character. We are then shown an astablishing shot of where the zebra and his lion friend actually are based which is in the new york zoo, therefore showing that the zebra was day dreaming. The establishing shot is very important as it informs the audience of where the film is mainly set, in this case the zoo. It also allows us to understand the two main characters marti the zebra and alex the lion.

We can tell this is a childrens film because of the use of annimations, but also the fact that the animals can talk and walk like humans. The use of animation makes the characters seem more friendly and interesting to watch. The use of bright and soft colours brings across a warmth to the audience, the design of the characters for example the lion is friendly as he doesnt appear to have sharp scary teeth or nails. His outline is smooth and rounded to show he's kind and gentle.

This film is also an adventure film as the zebra chases after his dream of living in the wild and his friends go to find him. They then have an exciting adventure within the wild and then try to make their way back home to the zoo.

It isnt just aimed at children as their is a lot of use of comedy, which adults would find humourous too. It also includes the zebra wanting to explore the word instead of being stuck in his job doing the same thing. This also relates to adults however it still includes a fantacy. As animals dont really talk, and they wouldnt be able to make their way to the wild without a human taking them there. In conclusion this film is an animation that consists of many sub genres of fantacy, adverture, comedy and family.

By Jasmine Smith