I had to review the very first Ice Age as an adult. Graphics seem very simple, but remembering the age of the film, it can only be admired, as well as the development of animation and modeling technologies. An unexpected layer added to the plot. As a child, it wasn't particularly interesting why Manny would go to meet all the animals fleeing the ice age. This is a story of forgiveness and reconciliation. It's nice to find such layers in children's, at first glance, films.
Ice Age: I don't know why, but Sid and Diego are purely me and my ice, he's Diego and I'm Sid, aha! By the way, Sid was me. It's a great cartoon! I really enjoyed laughing and crying! I don't know how I missed it as a kid! I speak for the first part, because the rest of the third I have already seen and seen, but in my 17 years I watched the first period from beginning to end! It remains only to watch the second and make a rev from the third to the fifth and + revisit the Adventures of Buck, maybe even for fun I will look at short meters on the Period more, but hz! But, for me personally, it is the first part in the heart . 10 out of 10.
Animation studio Blue Sky Studios was organized in the late 80s and its artists worked with various companies as contractors. At one time, the guys from Blue Sky Studios even collaborated with Disney, as well as the US Navy and other significant organizations, making commercials for them. And at the beginning of the new century, the company’s leaders decided that it was time for them to create their first full-length cartoon, which was the same “Ice Age”.
The plot of the cartoon takes place in time immemorial, when the Earth began to be enveloped by frosts and this time is now known as the Ice Age. Most animals try to go south and avoid collision with glaciers, but obstinate and inhospitable mammoth Manny does not want to go with everyone and chooses his way. He is by nature a loner, because there are no relatives next to him who have disappeared somewhere. And then suddenly Manny became friends with a stupid sloth Sid, who was simply expelled by his own tribesmen.
Going on a road that leads nowhere, the heroes unexpectedly find a human cub who was left without parents. But the most dangerous thing is that he is hunted by the formidable saber-toothed tiger Diego. But Manny and Sid do not want to give the baby to him, so they decide to deliver him to people. And Diego does get bogged down on the road, gradually changing his attitude to his own nature as a predator. There will be many exciting adventures ahead.
First of all, I want to say that the film is very good as for its time computer graphics. The animals themselves are painted very beautifully and based on real fossil data. They also have their own special characters and remarkable behavior. And here most of all stands out sloth Sid, who acts in this story the main cheerful.
But what I like most about it is that each of the key characters in the cartoon goes their own long way and changes the worldview. The same Manny is not as nasty as he seemed at first. He is kind and courteous by nature, just his fate did not regret at all and he was without relatives. Take Diego. He's a predator and a villain! He seemed that way, but when he went to a big kick with new acquaintances, he suddenly also realized that the world is not at all the way he knew it and there is no way to do without good friends.
Ice Age is a great animated film and an exciting adventure for the whole family. It is not surprising that the creators decided to continue this story, which definitely attracted the widest audience.
9 out of 10
Sometimes it seems surprising that your favorite movies are more than 20 years old! Just a couple of years ago we watched them, laughed and had fun, but it turns out they are already the third decade. In this cold, frosty time (in the cold -20 C) I remember the purely winter franchise Ice Age!
Some 20,000 years ago, during the last ice age and the migration of prehistoric beasts, several interesting characters cross paths: this gloomy and noble mammoth Manny, the clumsy and funny sloth Sid and the cunning and dangerous saber-toothed tiger Diego. This motley company must return a lost human child to his tribe. This is complicated not only by the dangers of the prehistoric world, but also by the fact that a flock of saber-toothed tigers is on their heels... But despite this, Manny, Sid and Diego are waiting for many adventures that will change and unite them, making a real pack.
If they talk about modern animation studios, they often think about Disney, Pixar, sometimes Dreamworks. But in the early 2000s, another studio was popular - Blue Sky Studios, the author of which belongs to the story of adventures in the Ice Age. If you think about it, there are not many films about this period (I only remember the BBC documentary projects). This can be explained by the fact that not many stories could have happened at this time - a period in itself difficult, dangerous and largely unknown. But it also gives room for imagination for the creators of the cartoon Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldan. The central characters are prehistoric animals (we also study different species of animals of that period), but at the same time ancient people are also heroes of this story, which even gives the cartoon some realism (that not only animals live in the ice age). In some ways, the cartoon is educational - it allows you to learn a lot about this frosty era.
But still the Ice Age remains an animated film, which means a lot of fun and humorous situations in which the characters of the cartoon fall! From the very beginning of the film (with one stubborn squirrel and her nut!), almost any situation with Sid, “Modern architecture is for centuries!”, a ride on a slide in an ice cave and a hiking scene to the chic song “Rusted Root – Send Me On My Way” still evokes pleasant memories! In addition to humorous situations, there are many serious dramatic moments - running ahead and evaluating the subsequent parts, I would say that the first part is the most dramatic (after all, they are the strongest here).
The trio of main characters, each with their own characteristics of character, but very cute and funny, which conquer us instantly. Mammoth Manfred or Manny - only in appearance seems harsh, sullen and does not want to communicate with someone, be friends or migrate. But throughout this quest, we realize that Manny is a dramatic hero who has survived tragedies in the past, which has hardened his character and contributed to his moroseness. But watching him, we see that Manny is a very kind, caring and devoted friend who will stand up for his loved ones. And besides, with a very good sense of humor. Sid is probably my favorite character in the franchise. Clumsy, simple, never discouraged, and therefore incredibly funny character, who often gets into trouble, remains the main comedy element of the whole series, and besides Sid is very responsive and selfless hero - when not acting on his friends' nerves! The saber-toothed tiger Diego is the most interesting hero of the first part. We immediately see what his true intentions are and don’t trust him very much, but Diego goes through an amazing transformation here, finds real friends worth fighting for. It would seem that such a motley and unusual pack can survive - another good element of the film is a road trip: when a pair (or in this case a trio) of heroes with opposite characters are forced to travel together, who periodically carry each other's brains, conduct witty dialogues, go through a lot of dangers, but joint adventures bring them together and make a real family (in this case, a pack).
And I didn’t forget about another character in the film, which became a symbol of Blue Sky Studios. It's a rat-belt Scrat! This restless squirrel, whose main task is to hide a huge acorn, and this enterprise always turns into a disaster. And as a result, the acorn always slips into the clingy legs of Scrat, who then for a long time tries to catch this acorn! This is just a brilliant addition to the main plot, which serves as a chic comedy element of the cartoon (and the entire franchise!).
Ice Age - for 22 years of existence has already become a real classic of the genre, followed by several equally funny and hilarious sequels, spinoffs and short films. This is a great movie to watch in the winter!
For those who haven’t seen the movie yet or have already done so...
The third time the author of the review sat down for writing it and already at least twice abandoned his attempt, because he did not know how to describe this cartoon as impartially as possible.
Although the humble servant watched it in the distant zeros, he felt at the last viewing that he had rediscovered this cartoon. The thoughtless children's viewing was replaced by a very serious and deep analysis of the cartoon, which forced the humble servant to put this work in the section deserving neutral reviews.
Would you like to watch this movie for a child? I think you should. In any case, the humble servant will show his children this work when the time comes, but with certain reservations:
The story is quite unusual. Some of my colleagues call it illogical, full of white spots. One wonders why Manny went to save a human child. I think the humble servant that this was the initiative of one of the characters of the cartoon.
Yes, it may be that the main storyline is far from masterpiece. But this is if you look superficially. If we delve into the plot and embrace each character, we will be amazed at the depth of the lessons we could learn. Unfortunately, without spoilers here the humble servant can not. . .
What about the characters? All of them are quite contradictory and incredibly complex.
Someone calls Sida an annoying and self-serving sloth, someone a kind person. To me, this is an illustration of the fact that everyone, unfortunately, is subject to vices. But that doesn’t mean we have to accept them. On the contrary, they have to be fought...
Manny has a story that explains his tough character. At first glance, it may seem that the mammoth is incredibly cruel, but watch the cartoon and see for yourself whether he is the protagonist or even antagonist. And in real life, we're used to superficially evaluating people. But even the story from the children's cartoon shows that each personality is very complex ... if you do not try to understand it.
Diego stands alone as a character. The humble servant has the question whether he should have continued his storyline.
The only character in the cartoon that developed the least was Sid. This, in my opinion, is a very serious disadvantage . Even obvious (a flock of saber-toothed cats) and imaginary antagonists (people) have learned their lessons.
Musical accompaniment, certainly deserves a positive assessment.
For a turn-of-the-century cartoon graphics is quite acceptable. But here it is worth noting that the viewer should pay attention not to the picture, but to the plot.
Particular attention should be paid to humor. So, the creators of the cartoon tried to add a share of jokes to this work, but they overdid it. This comment concerns the presence of black humor in the cartoon. I'm sorry, but it's definitely a minus.
So... Ice Age should have ended in the first part, because with each new episode, both the plot and the characters change for the worse. The justification of my point of view (not to consider the continuation canonical) is that gradually changed and the composition that worked on the production of the cartoon (in particular, the sequel was released without director Chris Wage, the script was written without Michael J. Wilson).
If you ask a humble servant, Whether to watch the cartoon, then he will answer Affirmative. But:
(1) on this part, the Ice Age as a franchise was to end;
2) The cartoon is very instructive, but to learn lessons, you need to take each character and his story very seriously.
9 out of 10
He took one point because of Sid, because his lack of development as a character radically changes the perception of the cartoon, and doubly misplaced black humor.
Thanks to Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldana for a great series of cartoons about the Ice Age!
This part became a pilot and was wildly successful among all nationalities and ages. Although the “skeleton” is quite primitive: completely incompatible creatures are in one flock for the sake of one common goal, but each pursues his own. There is friendship, and betrayal, and collusion, and goodness, and a certain philosophy.
As a visual scheme, clichés are also taken: evil, melancholic and categorical choleric. So every viewer can love one of the heroes. Charm and clumsiness of Sid, the brevity and understated mood of Manny, aggression and the ability to "live by concepts" Diego. But how quickly you can revise these views under the pressure of various adventures!
There is only one huge BUT: each "humanized" character in the cartoon turned out to be much better than real modern people. “Ice Age” is one of the cartoons that encourages people to follow the example of animals.
By modern standards, after 20 years, the cartoon’s graphics deserve a “good” rating: all the details that needed to be considered were considered. Eyes that expressed emotions, close-ups for the same purpose, the image of the animal itself for general development. But if a person watches a cartoon for the first time in 2022, he will not have enough details. Although, perhaps, this has its own highlight of the cartoon. And in the dynamics of several parts, the progress of animation is clearly traced.
If you look at the work of the artist Brian McEntee, it immediately becomes clear that this is his style. He pays great attention to the clear designation of the most important points, but the point detail is not exchanged. Although, if you pay attention to the background, there are just a lot of clear images that help to complement the picture and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the cartoon.
10 out of 10
So I decided to write a review of my favorite childhood cartoon “Ice Age”. And I will tell you right away – I just love this cartoon.
In the center of the plot is a terrible incident - global warming, which occurred 20,000 years ago. Many animals decide to flee, but our protagonist Manny and his newfound friend Sid (rather the one who just followed him on his heels) do not believe this, because the ice was always there, why suddenly they should melt? One day they stumble upon a human child and decide to save him. And so begins this exciting adventure story.
To be honest, I like everything about this cartoon, it has no weaknesses, maybe it’s all because of my nostalgic feelings. Directors Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldana came up with a great plot, and I am very glad that at the time of the creation of the cartoon, it was not yet fashionable to add all modern humor and modern technology to the plot (which can be seen in later parts of this cartoon). The story is fascinating, in places keeps you in suspense, you worry about the lives of the heroes, because a large number of life-threatening situations await them.
I want to say a few words about images. Manfred gives the impression of such a confident, calm and rather conservative hero (after all, he did not believe in global warming at first, when everything pointed to it). There is a sloth Sid, on the contrary, he has a slightly comical and stupid image, but you also begin to imbue him with positive emotions, realizing that he is very kind. Then there is another main character in the plot - the tiger Diego. He creates a double sensation, it is clear that he is rushing and has not yet found himself, but the viewer will also eventually understand who he really is.
It is very important to mention the graphics - for 2002 it is just chic, everything is done very qualitatively and carefully worked out, every leaf and ice cream. Even after 20 years (think how long ago this cartoon was shot), it is still pleasant to watch and if you do not know in advance the year of its creation, you will never believe that it is far from new.
As for the music, I can also say that I liked it. When the characters travel the world – the music is melodic and peaceful, when the action begins, the music becomes more dynamic and intense. All this additionally helps the viewer to immerse himself in the plot.
Like I said at the beginning, this is my favorite movie. I think it’s a must-see and definitely in the top 100. It can be watched by the whole family, it will please absolutely everyone without exception.
I almost forgot to tell you about another secondary, but no less significant character - Skrat's squirrel. She is the icing on the cake of this animated series and will not leave you indifferent. Very funny character. You’ll see why when you watch the movie.
This is the best cartoon of 2002 it is beautiful and very popular and very kind and simple and watch all without exception and limitation about the return and thank you for your attention 5+
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On the eve of the holidays, I watched one of my favorite childhood cartoons. The Ice Age is a classic adventure story of several characters who have completely different characters. This is a kind of road movie with elements of comedy, more details.
The main roles are played by three characters: mammoth Meni, sloth Sid and tiger Diego. Their common goal is to bring the child to a tribe of people. All characters have a unique character, which is why their interaction is very exciting to watch. Initially, they are not happy with their reunion and they have disagreements, but in the course of the story, each character is revealed from a new side. Thanks to this, the characters came out very alive and you can clearly see the prototypes of people in them.
During the adventure, the characters find themselves in various situations that strengthen their union. Throughout the journey we are accompanied by excellent music that adorns and complements the picture. Another advantage of the movie is humor. Characters are constantly joking and get into comic situations, which makes viewing even easier and more fun. Separately, the squirrel is also responsible for humor, which periodically dilutes the narrative. But, despite all the lightness and comedy of the picture, she does not forget to raise important topics. This work speaks competently and in a language that is understandable even for children on the topic of friendship and family. Because of this, the value of the cartoon increases significantly.
Conclusion. This is a beautiful picture that can be seen by both one and the whole family. When watching, you are guaranteed a great mood. I also recommend watching before the winter holidays to raise the New Year mood.
10 out of 10
Suddenly one of the best and most authentic representations of Paleolithic man in animation. The plot is incredibly touching and a bit philosophical. The next parts are the assembly line, and this one is a masterpiece!
Cartoon about eternal winter, friendship, love and forgiveness.
This movie comes first among the others. On the second one is another snow cartoon “Frozen”. I love the theme of winter. I'll start with the pros. There are probably no downsides.
- The depth of this creation. It just goes off the charts, unlike Shrek. Morality and meaning are shown here in a profound and non-blatantly straightforward way, but enough so that the child can see it and realize for himself what is bad and what is good, as an example of the awareness of these very characters, such as Diego and Manfred. An example of this is the scene in the cave, when Manny, looking at a rock carving, remembers his sad story, a family killed by people, and at the same time the child of his enemy runs his small pen through this rock carving, as if “penetrating” the pain of a mammoth, and he forgives people through this child, realizing that the baby is not guilty of anything, putting him in the place of his own murdered child. And the problems here are also wide, a huge number of topics and subtopics, motives are observed here, which I will cover later.
- Humor. Witty, but quite understandable and not vulgar jokes, interesting dialogues and arguments of the characters on a funny note, cause laughter and smile. This shows the mind and lack of template of characters, and the presence of character and traits of an individual person.
- Music. It is available here in sufficient quantity, quite suitable to the topic of individual episodes, funny and touching, swift and slow, dedicated to the majesty of nature or the squirrel Scrat, diluting the cartoon.
Characters, their inner world, goals, motives of actions.
Manfred. This mammoth at the beginning appears to us in the form of a closed, indifferent mammoth - a loner who does not have a flock and does not want to do business with anyone. He coldly and rather rudely makes it clear that you do not need to climb up to him, and if he admits anyone into his sullen company, he is very dismissive. But. As events unfold, we see that behind this whole mask lies a kind, caring, ready to sacrifice himself for friends, a character who shows himself as a real man. His act of saving the cub of those who killed his own child and wife was simply the highest level of character development. He puts the baby’s father in the place of himself, who also lost the most precious thing, and the boy in the place of his murdered son, realizing that it is in his power to prevent another tragedy from happening. The mammoth shows children and adults that it is necessary to be above revenge, and not to take revenge on those who are not guilty of anything, who just happened to be in the wrong place (the child was innocent before animals, he was just born to people who took everything from the mammoth). I also liked Manny’s sarcastic humor. The character is smart, has leadership qualities, but he is clearly melancholic, which makes him special.
Diego. The beautiful, agile and strong tiger appears to us at the beginning as a cunning and cold-blooded evil, a murderer, a soldier who must obey the orders of his leader, a soldier who has lost everything as much through the fault of people as Manfred, from which his heart has stiffened. He has no pity for an orphan like Manny, since he managed to work on him. Soto is definitely a great psychologist and manipulator. But the light in his soul has not yet gone out. The character is able to analyze, compare, take on good examples, rejecting unnecessary. This is a very useful example for children. Diego is a villain, but the villain is observant and changing, which is beautiful. It speaks to the growth of Diego's personality. After all, in fact, his situation is similar to that of Manny, but the latter with his touching attitude to the child and to the members of their pack (not as an example of the Diego pack), changes the worldview of the tiger, and he reveals his best qualities. This character likes his absolute calmness, a note of good-natured humor (even when he was on the dark side), grace and charm. He is an absolute phlegmatic, sometimes with notes of sanguinism (reaction to roller coaster riding). Evil was more superficial than real, like Soto.
Sid. It seems that everything is clear with him, at first glance, he is helpless and awkward, smelling bad and unattractive outwardly sloth, also stupid, to everything. But this is only at first glance. Behind the ugly appearance hides a big and kind soul, sincerely wanting to have friends, help them and love them. His attitude towards the child touches, and especially their disputes. In such moments, Sid himself resembles a child. Often this character sees much more than Diego and Manny, striking us with his wisdom. In addition, despite sometimes undeserved hurtful jokes and mockery towards the person of Sid, the sloth is completely not touchy, he perceives all offenses with a smile. He is charming and very sociable. It is thanks to his clumsiness and absurdity in the film many funny moments.
- Greatly represented both comedy and drama. Some scenes, such as a trinity's verbal skirmish in a gorge when they wanted to calm a child, or riding a slide, elicit laughter. But there are also heartbreaking scenes that lead to tears, but not heavy. This is the story of Manny, presented without words, in a cave painting, the salvation of Diego, and then the imaginary death, and the finale. Very much, especially for children, as these scenes end very well.
- The absence of violence, aggression, as necessary in a children's cartoon. The last battle, not really a battle, went quickly, without blood, completely acceptable to children. The death of Soto was simply cleverly hinted at, and not shown in all its glory, like the death of Lord Farquad in Shrek.
- A realistic depiction of the animals and nature of the time. Children can recreate in their heads the correct picture of prehistoric times.
There are a few downsides, but minor ones:
- Excessive melancholy and faded colors. But this, in a way, makes the cartoon special.
With the development of computer technology and graphics, many animations and films (in an effort to improve visualization, so pleasant for the child’s eye and perception) have lost the main essence of cinema – to convey to man the very humanity.
Speaking of the heroes and plot (already, practically, “fossil”) of the “Ice Age”, we can say with confidence that the very humanity and vitality in this short-spoken mammoth, clumsy sloth and duplicitous saber tooth is much more than in people. And the situation itself, its absurdity attracts and laughs: three absolutely unlike each other creatures, make a great journey, in order to deliver a human baby into the hands of parents. Along the way, they ride on a slide, fight with birds and talk a little about life.
The relaxed course of events, this story does not burden the brain, allows you to smile from the periodic appearance of a crazy squirrel with a nut (which with such inserts makes the whole story, almost a parable), a little worry and appease. This is a great and technological merit, because even after 17 years, the video series is very pleasant “to taste”.
8 out of 10