I just finished Penguins of Madagascar and it was weird but it was way better than Madagascar one and two.

But I just have to share this.

I’m not sure if this is on the dvd as I watched it on netflix but this was THE SINGLE MOST WEIRDEST CHOICE in the movie and I’m not sure most people would catch it. Maybe people did but I’m still going to share it.

Cut to a few minutes before the big climax

This is what a scene would look like on Netflix. But during the build up something happens that’s extremely easy to miss. Something really sneaky

Can you tell the difference between the shots? 

Here’s a hint. It has nothing to do what’s in the frame. Nothing to do with the animation in the movie. Still don’t see it?

The letterbox shrunk. 

Don’t believe me? Look.

The movie faked a skinnier letterbox.

Thus giving this effect.

Some of the assets are moving past the letter head and give the illusion of popping out of the frame.

This only happens for a few of the characters before the letterhead returns to normal.

I’m only posting this because I’m unsure if this is stupid or genius but despite everything that was happening I had to go back and see what I think I saw. I’ve never seen this technique used in a movie before and for it to be seen in Penguins of Madagascar of all things makes me wonder if it was on purpose or not.