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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2009 94 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.6
Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: Carlos Saldanha, Michael Thurmeier
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Description
Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbors – the mighty dinosaurs.
Budget:
$90M
US Gross:
$196.57M
Worldwide:
$886.69M
Starring
Ray Romano
Actor
John Leguizamo
Actor
Denis Leary
Actor
Awards
Georges Awards 2010
— Best Animated Feature
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is widely regarded as a visually impressive and highly entertaining family adventure that leans heavily into spectacle and humor. While many viewers praise the addition of new characters like Buck and the engaging 3D experience, opinions are divided on the reliance on crude "toilet" humor and the perceived loss of the emotional depth found in the franchise's first installment.
| Production | The film features top-tier animation and visually stunning 3D sequences that enhance the sense of scale in the prehistoric world. | |
| Acting | Buck emerges as a standout character, providing much-needed energy and comedic relief that frequently overshadows the legacy cast. | |
| Theme | The narrative successfully centers on themes of friendship and the evolution of the herd as they navigate new family dynamics. | |
| Humor | Critics and audiences are split on the humor; some find the slapstick and "toilet" jokes to be hilarious crowd-pleasers, while others view them as crude, childish, and a decline from the franchise's more grounded roots. | |
| Screenplay | Longtime fans are divided on the screenplay; some appreciate the fun, fast-paced adventure and new character dynamics, while others feel the plot is banal and lacks the heart or spirit of the original film. |