The animation was itself a beloved character; an outstanding medium done to perfection, particularly when the wall of ice on the other end of the valley gives way, and each time Scrat finds himself above the beautiful, icy landscape. Special kudos to the animators for realizing what naturally curly hair (fur) really looks like when it's wet.
The PG rating is appropriate and should be heeded. Young children will likely take issue with the behavior of the two viciously carnivorous sea mammals – the suspicious creatures hiding in the ice who thaw out and stalk the migration from beneath the melting surface of the migratory path. The film also contains a few words I wouldn't want to hear small children repeat - and they would.
Having said that, the language in question is sparse, the references aren't gratuitous, and neither in any way defines the adventure or detracts from it. While both the language and the sea mammals are reason to get a sitter, there's no reason why children over the age of 10 and adults alike wouldn't thoroughly enjoy the film. Not all animated films are made for small children (what non-rating-reading parent took their child to see Wizards or Heavy Metal?), and Ice Age: The Meltdown is certainly one for the older kid/adult crowd - as is clearly indicated by the rating.
Memorable dialogue and characters, outstanding animation, and the wonderful telling of a tender and truly adventurous story makes Ice Age: The Meltdown one of the best animated movies I've seen in a while.
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Article comments
1 - Jennipher
Although I love Maya generated character and it's a cute story, but it will never be a classic. You'll no likely be reviewing Cars next with no thought to this movie. Nice review. It's always cool when people use descriptions that could be used on a press release.
2 - NancyGail
I'm assuming Elsie is Queen Latifah?