Expectedly, it’s Malkovich and Cumberbatch who get the best lines and ample opportunity to have fun with their (voice) parts. But for the latest installment of a much-loved franchise, The Penguins of Madagascar feels surprisingly underwhelming.

The penguins are cute, animation and 3D is great! And the running time is just 92 minutes but since the film doesn’t touch the right cord it doesn’t seem worth the time.