Brandy McDonnell [img url=http://blog.newsok.com/dittocontent/uploads/sites/28/2014/11/penguins-of-madagascar.jpg]3498661[/img] A version of this review appears in Wednesday’s Life & Food section of The Oklahoman. 2 1/2 of 4 stars. Movie review: “The Penguins of Madagascar” The super-spy wannabes seize the big-screen spotlight for the first time with the "Madagascar" spin-off, a funny, frenetic and ultimately forgettable romp. The super-spy wannabes seize the big-screen spotlight for the first time with "The Penguins of Madagascar," a funny, frenetic and ultimately forgettable spin-off. Although they've had their own TV series since 2008, the zany but impressively coordinated team - fearless but clueless leader Skipper (voice of Tom McGrath), brains of the operation Kowlaski (Chris Miller), always hungry and always silent brute Rico and sweet-natured novice Private (Christopher Knights) - have been limited to a supporting role among the veritable menagerie of critter characters in the popular "Madagascar" movies.Read more on NewsOK.com