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Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)

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Reviews Counted:141

Fresh:81

Rotten:60

Average Rating:6.1/10

Consensus: Impressive animation carries this sequel, as the story is not up to par. Kids will surely enjoy it, but most everyone else will wish to see more of the mute ice squirrel and less of the main characters.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for some mild language and innuendo

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Mar 31, 2006 Wide

Box Office: $195,251,850

Synopsis: In ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN, the sub-zero heroes from the worldwide blockbuster CGI film "Ice Age" are back – Manny the woolly mammoth, Sid the sloth, Diego the saber-toothed tiger, and the hapless... In ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN, the sub-zero heroes from the worldwide blockbuster CGI film "Ice Age" are back – Manny the woolly mammoth, Sid the sloth, Diego the saber-toothed tiger, and the hapless prehistoric squirrel/rat known as Scrat. In the new film, from director Carlos Saldanha and the Academy Award® winning creators of "Ice Age" and "Robots," the Ice Age is coming to an end, and the animals are delighting in the melting paradise that is their new world. Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary return to voice our three heroes: Manny, Sid, and Diego. New cast members include Academy Award® nominee Queen Latifah ("Chicago"), Seann William Scott (the "American Pie" trilogy), late night talk show king Jay Leno, Will Arnett ("Arrested Development") and Josh Peck ("Drake and Josh"). Our trio is still together and enjoying the perks of their now melting world. Manny may be ready to start a family, but nobody has seen another mammoth for a long time; Manny thinks he may be the last one. That is, until he miraculously finds Ellie (voiced by Queen Latifah), the only female mammoth left in the world. Their only problems: They can't stand each other – and Ellie somehow thinks she's a possum! Ellie comes with some excess baggage in the form of her two possum "brothers"...Crash and Eddie (voiced by Seann William Scott and Josh Peck), a couple of daredevil pranksters and cocky, loud-mouthed troublemakers. Manny, Sid, and Diego quickly learn that the warming climate has one major drawback: A huge glacial dam holding off oceans of water is about to break, threatening the entire valley. The only chance of survival lies at the other end of the valley. So our three heroes, along with Ellie, Crash and Eddie, form the most unlikely family – in any "Age" – as they embark on a mission across an ever-changing, increasingly dangerous landscape towards their salvation. The film also presents the continuing adventures, or misadventures, of Scrat, who has an even larger role this time. ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN has everything you loved about the first movie with even more comedy, action, and spectacular visuals. Our three heroes' unyielding friendship lives on with some memorable new characters thrown into the mix. The result will thaw hearts of all ages. -- © 20th Century Fox [More]

Starring: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Drea de Matteo

Starring: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Drea de Matteo, Queen Latifah, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Will Arnett, Stephen Root, Alan Tudyk

Screenwriter: Peter Gaulke, Gerry Swallow
Producer: Lori Forte
Composer: John Powell
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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Jun 16, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • NTSC
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Digital Surround - French, Spanish
  • Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Featurette: "Silly Sid & John Leguizamo"
  • Audio Commentary: Carlos Saldanha - Director; Lori Forte - Producer; Production Team
  • Outtakes: Crash and Eddie Blooper
  • Trailers: Previews - Cross Promo Trailers

Shorts:

  • 1. "No Time for Nuts"
  • 2. Crash & Eddie Stunts (3)
  • 3. Lost Historical Films on the Ice Age Period (6)

Behind the Scenes:

  • 1. Animation Director's Chair: Storyboard, Animation, Finals (6)
  • 2. Intro Into New Characters (2)
  • 3. Marketing of Ice Age (2)
  • 4. Inside Look - THE SIMPSONS: THE MOVIE

Interactive Features:

  • Games (5)
  • Sing-Along - Sloth Dancing to Sid's Sing-a-Long

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  • Weblinks: Website Games
 
 
 
 

Reviews for Ice Age: The Meltdown

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Ice Age: The Meltdown is a considerable improvement over its predecessor...As before, Scrat (again voiced by Chris Wedge, who this time did not direct) steals the show.

Full Review Source: Cinefantastique | comment Comment
07/06/09
Steve Biodrowski
Steve Biodrowski
Cinefantastique

As with the first "Ice Age" movie it is Scrat the acorn-obsessed rodent who bookends the movie and steals the most laughs with his hilarious attempts at obtaining an ever-elusive acorn.

Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | comment Comment
04/20/09
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
N/R

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Full Review Source: NPR.org | comment Comment
10/18/08
Bob Mondello
Bob Mondello
NPR.org

I've seen cooked spaghetti with more tension.

Full Review Source: Eye for Film | comment Comment
12/07/07
Amber Wilkinson
Amber Wilkinson
Eye for Film

For as endearing as Scrat's antics are, even they can't sustain the lackluster jokes that pass for humor for the bulk of the ninety-minute running time.

Full Review Source: Projection Booth | comment Comment
10/26/07
Rob Humanick
Rob Humanick
Projection Booth

I'm not going to beat around the glacier. If you liked Ice Age, you're going to like this sequel.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
07/28/07
James Plath
James Plath
Reel.com

Abounds in well-paced gags, both visual and verbal.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
02/06/07
Frank Lovece
Frank Lovece
Film Journal International

The animation is beautiful, with the flowing water and icy cliffs perfectly rendered.

Full Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review | comment Comment
12/13/06
Michael A. Smith
Michael A. Smith
Nolan's Pop Culture Review

If the animation studio Blue Sky has proven anything so far, it's that they're big league visual artists, but frankly pedestrian when it comes to stories.

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
12/03/06
Jeffrey Chen
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies

full review in Greek

Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment Comment
10/03/06
Joseph Proimakis
Joseph Proimakis
Movies for the Masses

Revels in clever, complex set-pieces and lowbrow, big-rear-end humor, but falls somewhat short when it comes to character development and interpersonal warmth.

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
09/28/06
Peter T. Chattaway
Peter T. Chattaway
Christianity Today

It's all about Scrat, that plain-looking Every-squirrel who never gives up, and it's only a matter of time before he gets his own feature.

Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Weekly | comment Comment
08/23/06
Michael Szymanski
Michael Szymanski
Sci-Fi Weekly

nothing really grand

Full Review Source: sbs.is | comment Comment
08/15/06
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
sbs.is

The storyline wanes towards the end and, from the kids’ point of view, the whole package lacks momentum.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out

...missing the novelty of the first film, both in the imaginatively drawn prehistoric setting and the witty interaction between the characters.

Full Review Source: Denton Record Chronicle (TX) | comment Comment
06/12/06
Todd Jorgenson
Todd Jorgenson
Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

meltdown - indeed.

Full Review Source: 3BlackChicks Review | comment Comment
05/28/06
Kamal  'The Diva' Larsuel
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel
3BlackChicks Review

If you thought the original was a lifeless, forgettable bore, you’ll find the sequel outdoing it on both counts.

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
05/12/06
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

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Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | comment Comment
05/06/06
James Kendrick
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk

Ice Age 2 works, if not as well as its predecessor, but it wants for that special something that makes Pixar's efforts such instant classics.

Full Review Source: FilmFocus | comment Comment
05/06/06
Joe Utichi
Joe Utichi
FilmFocus

...the film doesn't try to be too clever and hip for the kids, as have many animated movies of late in the endless attempt to sell attitude to credit-card wielding adults at the box office.

Full Review Source: Cinemalogue.com | comment Comment
05/03/06
Rubin Safaya
Rubin Safaya
Cinemalogue.com
 
 
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