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Ice Age: The Meltdown

PG Released Mar 31, 2006 1h 31m Kids & Family Comedy Adventure Animation TRAILER for List
56% Tomatometer 146 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
With global warming threatening their once-icy domain with widespread flooding, Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo) and Diego (Denis Leary) set out to find a safe haven. Along the way, another mammoth (Queen Latifah), who thinks she is an opossum, joins the travelers on their perilous quest.
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Despite its impressive animation and the hilarious antics of the saber-toothed squirrel Scrat, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown comes up short on the storytelling front.

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Derek Adams Time Out The storyline wanes towards the end and, from the kids' point of view, the whole package lacks momentum. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com Carlos Saldanha's mix of race-against-time action and eco-friendly propaganda is actually an improvement on the original, not least for giving its funniest character -- acorn-hunting rodent Scrat -- a lot more to do. Rated: 4/5 Apr 11, 2006 Full Review Philip French Guardian In its untouched-by-human-hand way, it's not bad and, as in the first film, the funniest moments involve the half-rat, half-squirrel Scrat. Apr 8, 2006 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Suffering from the same troubles as Dreamworks’ Madagascar series, the Ice Age movies over-modernize their productions with hip lingo, base humor, nonsensical references, and structures them around thin storytelling. Rated: 1/4 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com I never bought in to this film and found myself regularly distracted by animation that seemed bland and boring. Rated: 2.0/4.0 Sep 11, 2020 Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Vaguely entertaining sequel to the big animated hit of 2002, but a bit flat... Rated: 2/5 Sep 11, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cristina L I Love this movie ,incredible Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review David C Aún sigue teniendo gracia pero no tanto Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review Ryland C While not as good as the first, I still really like this one. I like the new characters they introduced especially Ellie. The animation is really great even for a film that came out in 2006. The slapstick is solid and I really like the movies stakes. And I also I adore the movies climax. It’s so good! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review Jack N Not as good as the original or even close to it, but is alright overall. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/24/24 Full Review Autobot C "Ice Age: The Meltdown" is a delightful and heartwarming sequel that builds upon the success of its predecessor while offering new adventures and challenges for our beloved prehistoric pals. Released in 2006, this animated gem, directed by Carlos Saldanha, takes audiences on a thrilling journey as Manny, Sid, Diego, and their friends face a new threat: the impending meltdown of the ice age. As the ice begins to thaw and the world around them changes, Manny the woolly mammoth, voiced by Ray Romano; Sid the sloth, voiced by John Leguizamo; and Diego the saber-toothed tiger, voiced by Denis Leary, must band together once again to save themselves and their fellow creatures from disaster. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of new characters, including Ellie, a woolly mammoth voiced by Queen Latifah, who believes she is a possum. What sets "Ice Age: The Meltdown" apart is its ability to seamlessly blend humor, action, and heartwarming moments into an entertaining and emotionally resonant story. The film's clever script, written by Jon Vitti, delivers plenty of laughs for both children and adults, with witty dialogue and hilarious sight gags that keep audiences engaged from start to finish. Yet, amidst the humor, "The Meltdown" also explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and the power of facing your fears, making it a truly rewarding viewing experience for audiences of all ages. The animation in "Ice Age: The Meltdown" is nothing short of spectacular, with breathtaking landscapes, fluid character animation, and vibrant colors that bring the prehistoric world to life in stunning detail. From lush rainforests to treacherous ice caverns, the film's visual aesthetic is both immersive and enchanting, transporting audiences to a world teeming with life and adventure. The voice cast of "Ice Age: The Meltdown" delivers standout performances once again, with Romano, Leguizamo, Leary, and Latifah reprising their roles with charm, wit, and depth. The chemistry between the characters is palpable, resulting in dynamic and memorable interactions that tug at the heartstrings and leave a lasting impression. Overall, "Ice Age: The Meltdown" is a worthy sequel that captures the magic of the original while offering new thrills and surprises for audiences to enjoy. Whether you're a longtime fan of the franchise or new to the world of Manny, Sid, and Diego, this film is sure to entertain and delight with its humor, heart, and breathtaking animation. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review Dashell N Scrat is best charater along with the piranhas fight with scrat its fun Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis With global warming threatening their once-icy domain with widespread flooding, Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo) and Diego (Denis Leary) set out to find a safe haven. Along the way, another mammoth (Queen Latifah), who thinks she is an opossum, joins the travelers on their perilous quest.
Director
Carlos Saldanha
Producer
Lori Forte
Screenwriter
Peter Gaulke, Jon Vitti
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox, Fox Animation Studios
Rating
PG (Some Mild Language|Innuendo)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 31, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$195.3M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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