Film Review – Back to the Outback

Here’s a story about a collection of animals stuck inside of a zoo, forced to downplay their instincts and perform for crowds, longing for a day when they can return to the wild, feeling the freedom they faintly recall from years ago. No, it’s not another “Madagascar” sequel, leaving “Back to the Outback” to the pains of comparison, with the Australian production not putting up too much of a fight to distance itself from the DreamWorks Animation franchise. In the new film’s favor is charm, as the production gathers a lively voice cast and keeps the action coming in this adventure, which also offers colorful sights and periodically amusing antics. It’s “Madagascar” in many ways, but “Back to the Outback” finds its own sense of humor and creature appreciation, and the change in scenery gives the writing a different inspiration when it comes to dreaming up dangers for the heroes. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com