Ice Age: The Meltdown
Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.
Critics Sentiment
Scrat's misadventures with his acorn open the film
The herd separates when choosing routes around geysers
The film drops to its lowest point during the scattered middle section where characters split up, then recovers significantly for the flood climax and Scrat's heroic resolution.
Ice Age: The Meltdown received mixed but generally positive reception, with Scrat's expanded role earning universal praise while new characters and a less focused plot drew criticism. The film was seen as an entertaining but predictable sequel that couldn't match the emotional impact of the original. Despite its flaws, reviewers found it adequately funny and well-animated enough to recommend for families.
Full cast
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Ray Romano
Manny (voice)
John Leguizamo
Sid (voice)
Denis Leary
Diego (voice)
Queen Latifah
Ellie (voice)
Seann William Scott
Crash (voice)
Josh Peck
Eddie (voice)
Jay Leno
Fast Tony (voice)
Will Arnett
Lone Gunslinger Vulture (voice)
Chris Wedge
Scrat (voice)
Peter Ackerman
Dung Beetle Dad (voice)
Caitlin Rose Anderson
Glypto Boy Billy / Beaver Girl (voice)
Connor Anderson
Rhino Boy / Beaver Boy (voice)
Joseph Bologna
Mr. Start (voice)
Jack Crocicchia
Elk Boy (voice)
Peter de Sève
Condor Chick (voice)
Ariel Winter
Additional Voices (voice)
Clea Lewis
Female Mini Sloth (voice)
Stephen Root
Aardvark Dad (voice)
Nicole DeFelice
Start Girl (voice)
Debi Derryberry
Diatryma Mom (voice)
Crew
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