Ice Age: Continental Drift Review
Can a prehistoric squirrel really cause an earth-shattering event? That’s what happens in this fourth segment of the Ice Age series. When Scrat, (the squirrel) chases his beloved acorn, he inadvertently causes the continents to drift apart. So now Manny, Diego, Sid, and Sid’s Granny embark on a new adventure as they travel on their iceberg ship; facing many challenges while exploring a new world. Ice Age: Continental Drift is an entertaining, fun movie for kids of all ages.
Rating: 4 and 1/2 buckets out of 5.
Release Date: December 11 2012
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 5+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
This movie not only exciting and fun, it highlights some great family values and lessons throughout the film. There are some relationship issues amongst the characters, for example; Manny and his teenage daughter (Peaches) have some father/daughter conflicts, however Peaches comes to realize how much she loves and needs her father. Sid and his Granny have an adorable relationship, he takes care of her and keeps her safe.
Sid is a positive, upbeat character. He says, “Bad news is just good new in disguise.”
Peaches, the teenager, is influenced by peers to gossip and turn away from a friend. Peaches regrets her decision and learns the true value of friendship. She eventually comes to her friend’s aid when he’s trapped on a high ledge; Peaches says, “You don’t leave a friend behind.”
Kids in the theater were laughing at the humorous parts of the film. They were thoroughly entertained!
Sexual Content: Mild
- Peaches flirts with another teenage Mammoth, she comments on how “hot” he is.
- Two character’s kiss.
Violent Content: Moderate
- Captain Gutt, the villain in the film, may scare young kids. He threatens to steal all of Manny and his friends belongings.
- Capt. Gutt and Manny have several battles. Gutt uses a sword-like weapon, and his sharp claws when fighting.
- Two character’s slash at each other with their claws.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- “Holy crab,” is said once.
Drugs and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Overall this is an innocent entertaining movie for youngsters. It highlights the value of family, friends and teamwork! It touches on parent/teenage conflicts, and the importance of communication!!! Depending on the child I recommend this film for kids ages 5 and up. Parents need to be aware that the villain in the film may scare younger kids.
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