Ice Age

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Blake- N @PBSAniDom 1d Ice Age is a fantastic early CGI animated film that still holds up as a fun and heartfelt adventure. For a 2002 release, the animation is surprisingly strong, with expressive characters and beautifully rendered icy environments that really bring the prehistoric world to life. What makes the film work so well is its humor and heart. The unlikely trio of Manny, Sid, and Diego creates a great dynamic, mixing comedy with genuine emotional moments. The story is simple, but it’s effective, and it keeps a steady balance between laughs and adventure. Scrat’s ongoing acorn chase is also iconic and adds a lot of charm throughout the movie. Overall, it’s a great example of early CGI storytelling done right, and easily a 9/10. See more Benjamin W. @Code70 Apr 10 Solid animation has humor and heart, familiar story also. I’ve never considered Ice Age one of the great animated franchises, or anything like that. But the original is a pretty solid animated film that legitimately does have more to offer children beyond silly antics, such as themes of loss, found family, and caring about more than one’s self, with a group of solid characters. It’s not particularly deep, and the film doesn’t shy away from a pretty basic story with generic storytelling mechanisms, and the cg animation looks pretty dated. But overall, Ice Age is a solid animated flick. Not a classic or anything, but pretty well-done. See more Bret M. @BretM-3 Mar 8 Ice Age is a good movie. The story being told is fun and can be a real tearjerker at times. The animation, though, is a mixed bag for sure. For a movie that's over 20 years old, the animation holds up pretty well. I mean, let's be honest, it certainly looks better than Toy Story! The peculiar thing about the animation is that I think the environments and nature all look better and hold up better than any of the animals and/or humans in the film. The cast of characters are very fun and have great chemistry. Sid the Sloth is maybe the breakout character of the movie and, while I found him enjoyable and funny, he could also get annoying after a while. For me, the standout character of the movie is Manny. He has such a beautiful and sad backstory and arc that he goes through. The sadness he feels over losing his own son, motivating him to help the human boy get back to his own parents is just a great story. And Ray Romano gives a stunning and utterly hilarious performance as Manny. Overall, Ice Age is worth watching. Really funny, has held up relatively well over time, and still carries an emotional story under all the fun. See more Brendan P. @BRENDAY Feb 16 It was floppy because the baby's mother cheated with her intervetion, but the blocked, long gone files for Disney & others in the film made up for that with having Rapunzel hit diego instead of her with her frying pan. See more Nathan J. @NathanDirector Feb 7 Rating: 7.9/10 ⭐️ I expected this to feel dated, but was surprised by the heart. It's a breath of fresh air—a simple story about protecting a child and finding redemption, with zero hidden agendas. The Director’s Eye: The CGI is 2002-era, but Blue Sky nailed the lighting contrast between the cold ice and warm characters. Manny feels heavy and grounded in the frame. At its core, it’s a pro-family story about misfits saving a baby. Diego’s redemption arc—struggling between predatory nature and conscience—is moving. Manny’s selfless duty is a great lesson. I loved the use of "Send Me on My Way." The Cuts: Let's be real, the animation has aged—humans look stiff and backgrounds are empty. Sid the Sloth walks the line between funny and annoying, and the dodo sequence felt like a weird fever dream. Verdict: A solid, wholesome classic. It champions the idea that family is who you choose to protect. Clean, funny, and morally sound. Favorite Line: "That's what you do in a herd: you look out for each other." See more Steven Holden P @stevenholden Jan 30 I loved this movie! Good fun for the whole family, funny jokes for the parents, and great voice acting. 10/10 See more Read all reviews

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