Merry Madagascar

2009 0h 30m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 330

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Synopsis

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While trapped on the island of Madagascar, the Central Park Zoo escapees receive a visit from Santa--crash landing on their territory and getting amnesia to boot! The animals must help Santa assume his rightful place in the universe, while King Julian laps up the opportunity for his subjects.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ben Stiller
Alex (voice)
Chris Rock
Marty (voice)
David Schwimmer
Melman (voice)
Jada Pinkett Smith
Gloria (voice)
Cedric the Entertainer
Maurice (voice)
Andy Richter
Mort (voice)
Carl Reiner
Santa (voice)
Nina Dobrev
Cupid (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Soren
Writers: Andy Schuhler, Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Languages: English, Portuguese
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Portuguese.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Heitor Pereira. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor James Ryan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ben Stiller and Chris Rock and David Schwimmer carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1526300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Soren directs. Heitor Pereira scores. James Ryan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Portuguese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Portuguese.
4Original score by Heitor Pereira. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor James Ryan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ben Stiller and Chris Rock and David Schwimmer carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1526300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 15 themes, including "amnesia", "holiday", "lion", "hippopotamus".