L'ère de glace: Un Noël de mammouths

I'm basically older than rust - and my idea of holiday 'specials' is limited to the classics: 'Rudolph', 'Charlie Brown'... those modern cartoons that came out in the 80's were beyond lame, so I was somewhat suspicious of this when I first came across it.

Now that I've watched it twice (and will probably watch it again soon), I have to say, WELL DONE!! Modern, familiar characters - portrayed in true-to-character form - and presented in a short, family friendly format. HOORAY!! Family entertainment, happy ending - and lots of laughs for adults too!

So, added to my once yearly viewing with the aforementioned will be Scrat in his eternal hunt for the ultimate acorn.... and all the other 'Ice Age' alumni!

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas is a surprisingly sweet and heartfelt holiday entry in the beloved Ice Age franchise, and it works wonderfully as a short seasonal story that expands the world and its characters rather than trying to outdo the main films. From the moment it begins, the special leans into warmth, humor, and family-friendly charm, making it feel like a cozy Christmas tradition set in the prehistoric world.

One of the strongest elements is how the story centers on Manny as a father. Seeing him navigate Christmas for Peaches adds emotional depth and shows his softer, more vulnerable side. His desire to create a perfect holiday for his daughter feels genuine and relatable, especially when things don't go as planned. It's a nice reminder that even the toughest characters in the franchise have hearts full of love when it comes to family.

The friendship between Manny and Sid is also given meaningful attention here. Sid's well-meaning but clumsy mistake drives much of the conflict, yet the story never paints him as malicious-just flawed and human. The way the special explores forgiveness and understanding between friends adds a touching message beneath the comedy, reinforcing the idea that true bonds can survive mistakes.

The introduction of Prancer, Santa's overworked mammoth helper, is another highlight. He brings both humor and heart to the story, and his interactions with Manny help expand the lore of how "Christmas" exists in this icy world. It's playful world-building that doesn't feel forced, and it fits nicely into the franchise's tone of mixing absurdity with sincerity.

Visually, the animation remains bright and appealing, even in this shorter format. The snowy landscapes, glowing holiday moments, and expressive character work keep the special feeling lively and festive. It may not push animation boundaries, but it's polished, colorful, and perfectly suited for a holiday watch with kids or family.

Overall, Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas is a charming, precious little special that delivers warmth, laughs, and a gentle message about family, forgiveness, and friendship. It doesn't try to be epic-it just wants to make you smile, and it succeeds. For fans of the franchise or anyone looking for a light, heartfelt holiday watch, this short film is an easy recommendation and a lovely addition to the Ice Age universe.

Are you aware of the last one? Your favorite glacial heroes are rocking out in an all-new family-friendly holiday adventure!

When Sid accidentally destroys a piece that's been in Manny's family for years and ends up on Santa's no-good list, he goes on a hilarious trip to the North Pole to try to make things right...and how It always ends up making things worse! The only hope now is for Manny to reunite his prehistoric gang and save Christmas for the whole world!

Very cute as every Christmas special should be, fostering Christmas magic and belief in the Good Old Man, whether an adult or a child, the important thing is to maintain the fraternal spirit of Christmas, and we have the strong representation of friendship and union between characters and their diversities... cute...

wow..came up with a new idea about Christmas. Flying deer,Santa on north poll..it is all like a dream story. it dragged me into my childhood. movie is just half an hour long. but all the characters are nice and cute. Specially "Peaches", she is cute,daring and spicy like her mother. In the Trailer of Ice Age 4,there is a new idea of "Continental Drift". The same is here. A short movie like this is very enjoyable. i recommend everyone to see this "short" movie, specially when you are in stress.

The end of the movie is just awesome. Overall its a nice movie. And "Welcome Peaches...to the Ice Age"

I enjoyed the first two movies, was mixed on the third and liked Scrat's Continental Crack-Up. I was anticipating Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas, and found it did live up to expectations. While short, perhaps a little too short, it is festive and fun, with the animation as great as ever especially in the beautifully detailed backgrounds and the music jaunty and putting you in the mood for the festive season. The writing even with the odd forced moment is mostly witty and funny(with Diego having the best lines), and the story is engaging and heart-warming with a warm atmosphere. I have always liked the characters and they are still entertaining, with Scrat stealing every scene he's in and Peaches is adorable, and the voice acting is solid across the board.

All in all, a lot of fun and perfect for the Christmas season. 8/10 Bethany Cox