Several years ago, we saw a ragtag group of prehistoric critters band together to save a baby. They came together for a common goal despite their rather obvious differences, including the fact that one of them is a predator to the others (a saber-toothed tiger). In the end, they saved the baby and ended up forming an odd family among themselves.
Four years later the non-traditional herd were making a go of it as the Ice Age was in full swing, until they discovered the Ice Age was coming to an end and a rush of water threatens their valley. They were able to come through that relatively unscathed. Now they are back and I am sure you are wondering just what they could be faced with now. All right, maybe not, but I am going to tell you anyway: dinosaurs. That's right, after finding humans and surviving the impending end of the Ice Age, they have to contend with dinosaurs!
The first Ice Age was an enjoyable, family-centric romp, nothing classic and probably not deserving of a sequel. As we all know, a sequel was made, and it proved to me that they should have stopped after the first as its story was dull and its runtime was padded with sequences featuring Scrat the saber-toothed squirrel and his endless quest to possess a single acorn. Unfortunately, it proved to be a box office success, all but guaranteeing a third film would be made. It is here, and in an attempt to ensure a sustained level of interest the currently popular 3D process has been employed. Finally, proving that I may actually be a part of the problem, I went to the theater, got my glasses, and sat down to watch it.
After the screening was over, I slowly walked out of the theater, disposing of my emptied bag of unsalted popcorn (the only way to go), and depositing my 3D glasses in the recycling bin as I went. On my face was the barest hint of a smile. I walked secure in my belief that the gimmick of the Ice Age has run its course, that I am still impressed with the RealD 3D process, and that this movie was an improvement on the lackluster second part. Still, I think I would have felt more rewarded had I seen Up again.
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