Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)

Director: Carlos Saldanha
Writers: Peter Golk, Gerry Swallow, Jim Hecht
Starring: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Dennis Leary, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Queen Latifah, Will Arnett, Jay Reynolds / Chris Wedge / Peter Ackerman / Joseph Bologna / Peter DeSeve
Genre: Comedy/Adventure/Animation
Region: United States
language: English
Released: 2006-06-09 (Mainland China) / 2014-10-13 (Mainland China 3D) / 2006-03-31 (United States)
series:[2] Ice Age 2: Calamity of Melting Ice
Runtime: 91 minutes
AKA: Ice Age 2 / Ice Age 2: Meltdown / Iceborne Adventures 2 / Ice Age 2
Rating: IMDB 6.8 / Rotten Tomatoes 57%

Movie Synopsis
The ice age on Earth is finally coming to an end! Facing the warmer weather day by day, the animals are all rejoicing. In the weather when everything rejuvenates, there are many kinds of food, and life is carefree…
The three heroes of our first episode, Diego (sabre-toothed tiger), Manny (mammoth), and Sid (sloth) sensed a crisis amidst the universal jubilation: as the planet warms, water levels are slowly Rising, at this rate, the homes of animals will soon be submerged.
So, under the leadership of Diego, Manny and Sid, the animals started their journey to find a new home. Along the way, in addition to laughter, there are also many sufferings. Can the animals finally overcome the difficulties and find a new world?

“Ice Age: The Meltdown” is a 2006 computer-animated adventure comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios and released by 20th Century Fox. It is the sequel to the 2002 film “Ice Age” and the second film in the “Ice Age” franchise.

In “Ice Age: The Meltdown,” Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger discover that the ice age is coming to an end and a great flood is imminent. As they try to escape the flood, they meet Ellie, a mammoth who thinks she’s a possum, and her two possum brothers, Crash and Eddie. Together, they journey to a boat made of ice, which they hope will carry them to safety.

Throughout the film, the characters face a series of challenges, including battling against dangerous sea creatures, outrunning a deadly waterfall, and ultimately, saving their entire community from the impending flood.

“Ice Age: The Meltdown” was a commercial success, grossing over $660 million worldwide. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the film’s animation, humor, and heartwarming story. The film was also nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA for Best Animated Feature.

Overall, “Ice Age: The Meltdown” is a fun and entertaining film that appeals to both children and adults alike, with its lovable characters, humorous dialogue, and exciting adventure.