Merry Madagascar

Director: David Soren

Genre: Animation | Family | Comedy | Adventure

Runtime: 30 minutes

Starring (Voice Cast):

Alex the Lion is voiced by Ben Stiller

Marty the Zebra is voiced by Chris Rock

Melman the Giraffe is voiced by David Schwimmer

Gloria the Hippo is voiced by Jada Pinkett Smith

Maurice is voiced by Cedric the Entertainer

Mort is voiced by Andy Richter

Santa Claus is voiced by Carl Reiner

📖 Synopsis

A Wonderful Madagascar is a fun-filled, light hearted holiday movie that incorporates all of the popular characters from the Madagascar series. The animation commences with the scenario where Santa crashes onto the Island of Madagascar and loses his memory. When Christmas is at risk four of our favorite characters Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria decide to take up the responsibility to help out Santa with his Christmas deliveries of presents all around the globe.

They go on different excursions where they are able to understand the true idea of Christmas and on the other hand assist King Julien with his festive activities. The funny and cheerful animation is full of love scenes and comedy for children and adults.

🏆 Awards & Nominations

Although Merry Madagascar did not win any significant awards, it was still enjoyed by many filmgoers and devotees of the series. Today, it is considered as a seasonal classic and is shown frequently during the Christmas period on numerous broadcasting companies.

🎭 Cast & Crew

Ben Stiller as Alex

Chris Rock as Marty

David Schwimmer as Melman

Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria

Cedric the Entertainer as Maurice

Andy Richter as Mort

Carl Reiner as Santa Claus

Director: David Soren

Produced by: DreamWorks Animation

⭐ IMDb Rating: 6.7/10

It’s that time of the year, and many have felt that Merry Madagascar has a lot to offer in terms of fun holiday-themed activities and a rather entertaining take on Christmas customs; considering all of these factors, it isn’t much of a surprise that the special holds solid ratings on IMDB.

🎥 Personal Insights

If I were to say that Merry Madagascar is a comedic Christmas offering stuffed with endearing moments and plenty of adventures, that would be a gross understatement as this particular movie holds a lot of entertainment value. The animation is absolutely astounding along with the fact that the movie features the Madagascar animals trying to play the role of Santaclaus in a hilariously adorable way, most importantly, King Julien making ridiculous plans of him turning into the king of everything Christmas-related.

Moreover, it is an amazing addition to the Madagascar family to keep the brand relevant alongside the original movies which should be looked at by the fans of the series and anyone who wants to bring a little joy in the million ways animated can offer during the holidays.

🎅 Cultural Significance

The movie is an excellent combination of comedy, wish, adventure, and festive spirit making it a wonderful movie for all during holidays. Also, the film emphasizes the high ideals of generosity, friendship and spreading happiness during the time of the holidays. The characters from Madagascar have become household names in the world of animation and this special remains to be no different as it furthers their reputation as best of the holidays.

🎬 Why Watch It?

Merry Madagascar is ideal for snuggling with the family watching a movie on christmas holidays. The characters, story and the festive feel will surely amuse even the youngest of audiences. Whether you want to get a good laugh along with some festive spirit, or are a fan of the Madagascar movies and just in the mood for a memorable Christmas, this film surely does the trick.