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Set after the events of Continental Drift, Scrat's epic pursuit of his elusive acorn catapults him outside of Earth, where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the planet. To save themselves from peril, Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of the herd leave their home and embark on a quest full of thrills and spills, highs and lows, laughter and adventure while traveling to exotic new lands and locations.
Scrat's epic pursuit of an acorn uncontrollably sends him into outer space, where he accidentally triggers a chain of cosmic events that threaten the Ice Age world. Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of the herd must embark on a journey to find a way to stop an asteroid from colliding with their home.
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and uninspired, and its humor stale compared to previous installments. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many viewing it as a disappointing entry in the long-running franchise.
Relies on tired jokes and a nonsensical plot.
Lacks the charm and wit of earlier 'Ice Age' films.
A visually adequate but creatively bankrupt sequel.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be a predictable and unoriginal continuation of the series, with many expressing disappointment in the lack of fresh humor and engaging storylines. Some viewers appreciated the animation and the presence of familiar characters but felt the overall experience was forgettable.
The film features a subplot involving a herd of sheep, a concept that was originally intended for a spin-off movie about the characters from Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
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I think these worked fine with the simple dynamic as an eclectic bunch of beasties tried to bond trying to survive an impending exceedingly heavy frost. Now we have decided to let “Scrat” - who has now become just plain annoying, to chase h...
Another hilarious Ice Age. These are definitely my favorite animation series. I normally hate animation movies. With the exception of Beavis & Butthead.
What is it about these Ice Age movies that don't seem quite right? I think I just don't like the sound of any of the voice actors... its like some kind of torture having them all in the same place and the same time. Of course, the kids don'...
**This time the trouble comes finding them.** It was handed over to the two new directors and the result is not so good. This is a most simplest film in the 'Ice Age' series. For the first time, the franchise is in real trouble. Though i...