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Ice Age: The Meltdown
2006 91 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.8
Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure
Director: Carlos Saldanha
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Description
Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.
Budget:
$80M
US Gross:
$195.33M
Worldwide:
$661M
Starring
Ray Romano
Actor
John Leguizamo
Actor
Denis Leary
Actor
Awards
MTV Russia Movie Awards 2007
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Ice Age: The Meltdown is generally regarded as a visually impressive and entertaining sequel that expands the scope of the original through a more dynamic, action-heavy approach. While many viewers enjoy the humor and new character additions, opinions diverge on the strength of the screenplay and whether the shift toward more chaotic, darker, or crude comedy undermines the charm of the first film.
| animation | The film features significant technical advancements in animation, particularly regarding fur textures and large-scale environmental effects. | |
| Acting | The voice cast, including the returning leads and new additions like the opossum duo, delivers strong and engaging performances. | |
| Humor | Scrat the squirrel provides consistently effective physical comedy that serves as a highlight for many viewers. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed through a polarized lens, with some praising its fast-paced, imaginative expansion of the world, while others criticize its reliance on crude humor, clichéd plot devices, and a loss of the original film's emotional depth. | |
| Humor | The shift in tone creates disagreement; some appreciate the more mature or dark comedic elements, while others find them jarring or unnecessary for a family-oriented franchise. |