Ice Age: Collision Course

About Ice Age: Collision Course

"Ice Age: Collision Course" is the fifth installment in the Ice Age film series, released in 2016. The movie follows the epic adventure of the lovable prehistoric mammal gang as they try to save Earth from a threatened meteor strike. The eccentric one-eyed weasel named Buck is back from the underground world and he leads the team in their mission to avert the meteor collision that could lead to the end of the world.

Making / Production

"Ice Age: Collision Course" is produced by Blue Sky Studios and directed by Mike Thurmeier and Galen T. Chu. The screenplay is written by Michael Wilson, Michael Berg, and Yoni Brenner. The creative team worked diligently to bring the detailed animations, lively character movements, and immersive environment.

Actors

• Ray Romano as Manny: He brings the mammoth character to life with his deep, gravelly voice, showcasing the character's caring and protective nature.
• John Leguizamo as Sid: As the slapstick sloth, John perfectly captures Sid’s kindhearted yet dimwitted nature.
• Dennis Leary as Diego: He voices the gruff sabertooth who, while tough on the outside, shows his soft side throughout the film.
• Simon Pegg as Buck: Simon lends an eccentric flavor to Buck, adding depth to the adventurous weasel.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first film in the Ice Age series not to feature any humans.
• In the asteroid belt scene in the movie, some of the asteroids shown bear a striking resemblance to the Scrat.
• It's the second time Simon Pegg has given voice to the character of Buck, the innovative daredevil weasel.

Quotes

• "I'm just saying, it's hard to be a mammoth without a herd." - Manny
• "You know that's not possible, right?" - Diego
• "I may be going out on a limb here, but my guess is that this marriage thing is not happening." - Sid

Music, Soundtrack

• Scrat's Theme: Composed by John Paesano, this piece encapsulates the zany and chaotic character of Scrat.
• Brooke’s Theme: A soothing melody that encompasses the character of Brooke, Sid's love interest in the movie.
• Collision Course Theme: The main theme of the film, symbolic of the adventure and thrill in the movie.

Awards

The movie was not a major contender in award ceremonies, but it performed well commercially and garnered appreciation from the audiences for its humor, special effects, and animation.