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Ice Age
2002 82 min United States of America PG 0+
★7.8
Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha
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Description
Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.
Budget:
$59M
US Gross:
$176.39M
Worldwide:
$383.26M
Starring
Denis Leary
Actor
John Leguizamo
Actor
Ray Romano
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Animated Feature
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Ice Age is widely regarded as a successful, enduring family classic that effectively balances slapstick humor with genuine emotional depth. While some critics note that the plot follows a conventional formula, the strong character dynamics and the iconic status of the squirrel, Scrat, have cemented its place as a standout entry in early 2000s animation.
| Emotion | The character ensemble of Manny, Sid, and Diego creates a compelling emotional core that effectively balances comedy with pathos. | |
| Humor | Scrat the squirrel provides consistently memorable and iconic comic relief that defines the film's humor. | |
| Score | David Newman’s score successfully elevates the film by heightening the blend of comedic mishaps and dramatic beats. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative follows a traditional quest structure that some find functional and engaging, while others dismiss it as unoriginal or underdeveloped. | |
| Production | Viewers are split on the animation: many praise its timeless, bright visual appeal, while others note that the technical graphics have become dated over time. |