Ice Age: Critic Reviews

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MovieWeb: 0 reviews

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RottenTomatoes: 50 reviews

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Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune (Top Critic)

75

Real Ice Ages were no jokes. They lasted about 100,000 years and froze most life on the planet. But as long as Leguizamo's Sid and Wedge's Scrat are on screen, this one warms you with laughter.
Full Review » 10 years ago
Steve Biodrowski Cinefantastique

The highlight of the film turns out to be the character least integral to the "plot" ... [Scrat's] apparently eternal quest for a beloved chestnut...plays like a series of classic cartoon short subjects...
Full Review » 3 years ago
Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews

60

The story is weak on logic, but the writing is warm and frequently laugh-out-loud funny.
Full Review » 4 years ago
Film4

Ice Age isn't in the same league as its DreamWorks and Pixar competitors, but it is an enjoyable and well executed film nonetheless.
Full Review » 4 years ago
James Plath DVDTown.com

70

Ice Age has an unexpected warmth and enough funny lines to make this prehistoric road trip a family-friendly journey.
Full Review » 4 years ago
Rob Gonsalves eFilmCritic.com

80

Scrat, easily the runaway star of Ice Age, is a wonderful wordless creation.
Full Review » 5 years ago
Ian Freer Empire Magazine

80

Delivers solid laughs and thrills wrapped up in an infectious sense of character.
Full Review » 5 years ago
Geoff Andrew Time Out

There's enough classically derived Road Runner-type fun to keep most family audiences happy. But the characters betray their contrivance.
Full Review » 6 years ago
Kevin Carr 7M Pictures

80

a cute film in its own right, and the character that is most to thank for this is the saber-toothed squirrel Scrat
Full Review » 6 years ago
Michael Dequina Film Threat

70

To complain about the lack of originality is to ignore the real wit and joy behind this very fun film.
Full Review » 6 years ago
Scott Nash Three Movie Buffs

100

One of the funniest movies of recent times, animated or otherwise.
Full Review » 7 years ago
Scott Weinberg Apollo Guide

72

A pleasantly diverting and quite amusing family flick.
Full Review » 7 years ago
Staci Layne Wilson StaciWilson.com

Warm and fuzzy.
Full Review » 7 years ago
Jeffrey Overstreet Looking Closer

75

A tremendous surprise. And one that doesn't wear out its welcome. The characters are original, likeable, and unpredictable.
Full Review » 7 years ago
Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle

50

This prehistoric buddy pic has a heart bursting with good intentions, something that goes a long way in dimming from memory its inherent routineness.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Harry Guerin RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland)

60

With animated movies these days it's a case of survival of the funniest, but with its mix of slapstick and sentiment, Ice Age still has plenty to offer.
Full Review » 9 years ago
John R. McEwen Film Quips Online

80

Despite its flaws, Ice Age is fun and mercifully short, providing your youngsters enough time to finish their popcorn, but not enough to start fidgeting.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Wesley Lovell Oscar Guy

63

Aiming for cheap laughs and situational humor that doesn't appeal to the emotional side of its adult audience.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Andrew Manning Radio Free Entertainment

50

A thoroughly mediocre entry in the world of computer animation that does nothing to push the envelope technologically or creatively.
Full Review » 9 years ago
David Poland Hot Button

Chris Wedge is wonderfully talented and the film looks terrific, but... it just isn't very interesting.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Dennis Schwartz Ozus' World Movie Reviews

50

The film has too many spots where it's on slippery footing, but is acceptable entertainment for the entire family and one that's especially fit for the kiddies.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Matt Easterbrook Matt's Movie Reviews

80

From what I've seen so far this year, Ice Age has got to be the leading contender for best animated film at this year's Oscars.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Widgett Walls Needcoffee.com

50

These people wouldn't know subtle characterization if it put on a giant furry monster costume and then gave them a lapdance.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Dragan Antulov rec.arts.movies.reviews

60

A very pleasant viewing experience.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

50

Not as cute as it looks.
Full Review » 9 years ago