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"Ice Age: The Meltdown" DVD Review

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By Rebecca Murray, About.com

"Ice Age: The Meltdown" on DVD

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The Bottom Line

The animated stars of the first Ice Age are back for more adventures in this cute sequel. Ice Age The Meltdown is a little more preachy than the original film, yet the story is still entertaining enough so that even while it's teaching audiences a few lessons, it does so with a light enough touch that it remains fun throughout.
Pros
  • Almost as good as the first movie
  • Humor that works well for kids and adults alike
  • Enormous collection of bonus features
Cons
  • None worth noting

Description

  • 'Crash and Eddie Stunts' and 'Outtake Prank' - The goofy twosome star in a handful of short segments
  • 'The Animation Director's Chair - Take the hot seat and check out specific scenes
  • 'Meet Crash and Eddie' and 'Meet Ellie' - An inside look at the mischievous pair of possums and the film's love interest
  • 'Lost Historical Films' - Pseudo documentaries on the creatures featured in Ice Age The Meltdown
  • 'Scrat's Piranha Smackdown' - Check out the sound effects used in the film
  • 'Silly Sid and John Leguizamo - Peter De Seve shows how to design a sloth
  • 'Sloth Dancing to Sid's Sing-a-Long' - Follow John Leguizamo's instructions and you'll be dancing just like a sloth
  • Commentaries by the director as well as the production team
  • Music montage
  • DVD Release Date: November 21, 2006

Guide Review - "Ice Age: The Meltdown" DVD Review

Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo) and Diego (Denis Leary) lead their fellow creatures on another incredible adventure in the animated family film, Ice Age The Meltdown.

Sid's a happy sloth, working at a camp for kids and pretty much minding his own business. His buddies Manny and Diego are also enjoying a life full of fun and leisure until one day news comes that their world is about to be washed away. The ice is melting and their beautiful valley will soon be underwater!

As the fearsome and funny threesome head out in search of high ground - followed by a motley assortment of characters - they come upon Ellie (Queen Latifah), a woolly mammoth who believes she's a possum. Seriously, a possum. Manny thought he was the last of his kind but now there's hope for future generations, if only Ellie will face up to the fact she's not a 2 feet tall furry critter who lives in trees.

Will Manny's moves work on a confused female member of his species? Will our heroes be able to make it to high ground before the flood comes and washes everyone away? I won't spoil the ending for you. You'll just have to watch Ice Age The Meltdown to discover the answers for yourself.

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