Ice Age: The Meltdown
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: March 31, 2006
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JacobJan 4, 2015
Why does this exist and if it had to why couldn’t just be direct to DVD? Ice Age The Meltdown is like does Land Before Time sequels pointless and little purpose to existing. Most of the jokes aren’t that funny, the story is drawn out, most ofWhy does this exist and if it had to why couldn’t just be direct to DVD? Ice Age The Meltdown is like does Land Before Time sequels pointless and little purpose to existing. Most of the jokes aren’t that funny, the story is drawn out, most of the new characters aren’t interesting, and its dull and eye rolling most of the time. The frustrating part is that the animation is really good and this was a studio project. Also, its Blue Sky’s first sequel and this was their chance to show they put effort into their sequels by giving us something on par with Shrek 2. Unfortunately this is one of those forgettable, skippable sequels. Unless you are a child who loved Ice Age this is one film you can afford to miss.… Expand
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4
TheQuietGamerMar 26, 2011
As much as I loved the first one I was extremely excitied for this movie, but let me down in every way, the new characters aren't enjoyable, and the story is nowhere as good as the first one was, it was a huge disappointment.
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4
FilipeNetoMar 17, 2018
This film is set in the end of the Ice Age and is a sequel to "Ice Age". In this film, the animals will have to survive and head out of the glacier, which is melting quickly. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, has voice actors like Ray Romano, JohnThis film is set in the end of the Ice Age and is a sequel to "Ice Age". In this film, the animals will have to survive and head out of the glacier, which is melting quickly. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, has voice actors like Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah and Denis Leary.

This film is not recommended for people who did not like much of the original film, it is basically more of the same, with the aggravating circumstance of the story is not so interesting, although it is easier to understand for young children. The central characters are the same who carried out the original film, and the criticism did still apply: Diego and Manfred are the most mature and interesting, while Sid continues spoiling the film with uninteresting jokes and stupid scenes. Scrat is still funny, but it cannot hold the film alone (well, he didn't even hold his nut for long...). To this set now comes a female mammoth Ellie, and a couple of pretty funny possums, capable of good moments of humor.

The work of animators is regular and fulfills its role. The voice actors did a good job, particularly Queen Latifah, that gave Ellie a very sonorous voice, feminine and pleasant to hear. The soundtrack does not stand out in the film.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Oct 6, 2011
Errr..."Ice Age: The Meltdown" is a obvious-patterned sequel for Dream Work's "Ice Age". Nothing really changed and the tone is consistent which, in the end, lowers the bar for audiences who crave for a new tone or insight.
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[Anonymous]Feb 1, 2008
This movie missed the charm that the first film had.
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FrankO.May 1, 2006
The voices of the main characters are very good, especially Ray Romano's. The plot line is okay but this movie is way too long; too many added scenes with them being too long..not necessarily for kids but they enjoy it.
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AmurabiM.Jun 27, 2006
"Ice Age the Meltdown" looks like an uninspired CGI animation with a poor storyline and an accent in physical comedy rather than story itself. The trouble is that slapstick is much puerile and childish than its creators want. An adult "Ice Age the Meltdown" looks like an uninspired CGI animation with a poor storyline and an accent in physical comedy rather than story itself. The trouble is that slapstick is much puerile and childish than its creators want. An adult doesn't laugh with this, and all originality disappears for a standard child-animated film.… Expand
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MichaelDJul 4, 2011
Not as good as the first movie but it's enjoyable but just by the skin of it's teeth.
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6
aaronpaul121May 28, 2012
The film is good but lacks that sympathy that the first film had. The story is quite incomplete, for me. Though, the graphics are great and the voice acting is descent. But still, the first movie gets me more than this one............
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6
ZilcellMay 11, 2012
This sequel introduces some more great characters. The story takes a different approach to the story and it is slightly better than the first.
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6
heyitsmegrif4Jan 2, 2012
Adding more characters doesn't help it and the squirrel still outshines them all, but it is incredibly animated and greatly heartwarming. I give this film 59%.
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imthenoobDec 1, 2012
It's not that it was a bad movie, It's ok. However, It simply didn't have the charm that made the first film so likeable. Also, I really didn't care much for the new characters either, Found them more annoying then funny.
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OfficialMar 8, 2014
This sequel is just like the first, but with more action and is more fast-paced. The animation is fantastic, but once again, the script is the issue at hand. I still enjoyed the first one more.
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Annoymous1Jan 29, 2013
I thought this would be a good improvement, but sadly no. Just a impossible plot where you can't tell were the story. It has its moments. But the 3rd is better. =(
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MovieGuysDec 31, 2013
Decidedly worse than the original, Ice Age: The Meltdown piles on whatever story is left over from the first movie, and does it sloppily at best. Save your money.
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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013
Ice Age loses its coolness.
With the second installment of this prehistoric adventure squad, Ice Age is still successful in making jokes and having some redeeming qualities. With that being said, its script just doesn't match its prequel's.
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Delaforce828Oct 14, 2014
Not exactly better, or as good as the first Ice Age, but not terrible. It defiantly ups the anti with the humor, more specifically the small squirrel Scrat who is given a ton of funny moments. The story is kinda' weak but not bad.
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CineAutoctonoDec 2, 2015
This movie has a good script hilarious and where the melting is the problem that we are suffering from global warming , but there the climate of that era and was changing, but not say it's boring , no sir !
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aadityamudharApr 19, 2016
The voices of the main characters are very good, especially Ray Romano's. The plot line is okay but this movie is way too long; too many added scenes with them being too long..not necessarily for kids but they enjoy it.
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EpicLadySpongeJan 29, 2016
This franchise was unfortunately the weakest installment of its time. It caused the franchise to go on a meltdown and now Continental Drift came and it's the weakest installment for just now.
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FuturedirectorMar 19, 2016
Ice Age The Meltdown continues correctly with his predecessor and continue having great characters and a good animation. But it continue being not-funny enough for make the audience interested on the film totally. This film doesn't shows aIce Age The Meltdown continues correctly with his predecessor and continue having great characters and a good animation. But it continue being not-funny enough for make the audience interested on the film totally. This film doesn't shows a great message for viewers.… Expand
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RobBob6197Jul 22, 2016
It's a nice follow up, but it also lacks the depth that made it's predecessor so good. Plus the fact that as fun as the "Food Glorious Food" and the Sloth's Dance scenes are, they don't contribute to the main plot.
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sebastianaliMar 6, 2021
La Era de Hielo 2 es bastante inferior a la original. Lo único en lo que mejora es en la animación (bastante obvio siendo lanzada 4 años después) y las escenas de Scrat que son todavía mas entretenidas. Sin embargo, los nuevos personajes y laLa Era de Hielo 2 es bastante inferior a la original. Lo único en lo que mejora es en la animación (bastante obvio siendo lanzada 4 años después) y las escenas de Scrat que son todavía mas entretenidas. Sin embargo, los nuevos personajes y la historia en si se sienten muy forzados, no aportan nada y al final no interesa para nada. Siento como si no supieran que hacer con los personajes, es una secuela muy innecesaria. Podrían haber explorado la vida de los humanos, pero en su lugar decidieron que el único conflicto de esta película sea una inundación? Hay cosas buenas, no lo niego, pero no esta a la altura de la primera.… Expand
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MrPajamasApr 7, 2021
I really like the first part of the Ice Age, so I had no problem throwing myself at the second one, which immediately threw a pole in my back. No, don't worry. It's not a bad movie. He's actually good. It's just that he just let me down. TheI really like the first part of the Ice Age, so I had no problem throwing myself at the second one, which immediately threw a pole in my back. No, don't worry. It's not a bad movie. He's actually good. It's just that he just let me down. The number one had a perfect plot, which gradually created a great band that worked for us. We've added new characters here, which are nice, but I guess I'd rather have only the ones left, but I'm not complaining, no. What I'm more complaining about is the overall plot of this film. Again without spoilers and therefore I don't want to tell you what it's all about, but I just didn't like it very much. There's even one singing scene I hate, and here and there some scenes were just ... weird? I like it when scenes appear in movies that deviate a bit from what is happening now and are so-called **** I like to compare my favorite game Far Cry 3, which managed this "freak" to number one, but it just didn't suit me here. To sum it all up. Ice Age: The Meltdown is a good film, which, however, does not surpass the previous one and some scenes that worked in the first place and simply turned away from the story here and there, but did not unnecessarily stretch the story, so such scenes were rather a nuisance. Despite that, in my opinion it is a good film that I can recommend, but only if you are a fan of the series, or you have seen the number one or other parts.… Expand
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DolphinReviewsJul 21, 2022
It’s a decent kids movie. It’s just mediocre nothing else to say really. That’s it.
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