Ice Age: The Meltdown

About Ice Age: The Meltdown

"Ice Age: The Meltdown" is a popular animated adventure/comedy film released in 2006 and is the second film in the 'Ice Age' franchise - an imaginative series that uses humor and heart to explore life during the Ice Age. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, the movie follows the prehistoric trio - Manny, Sid, and Diego - as they find out that the ice age is coming to an end and must deal with the challenges of their melting world. The movie combines humor, romance, adventure, and danger in a wholesome family entertainment setup.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Blue Sky Studios, a division known for its exceptional work in the field of animated movies, and was distributed by 20th Century Fox. Carlos Saldanha, who also co-directed the preceding film, took full reins for this installment.

Actors

• Ray Romano as Manny: Ray gave a stellar performance by infusing Manny with a voice full of warmth and genuine concern.
• John Leguizamo as Sid: John's distinctive voice-acting brought out Sid's unique character traits, making him truly unforgettable.
• Denis Leary as Diego: Denis perfectly encapsulated Diego's tough exterior and soft heart.
• Queen Latifah as Ellie: Queen Latifah brilliantly portrayed Ellie, adding a welcome female presence to the crew.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was a larger commercial success than its predecessor, making it the first sequel to out-gross its original in the history of animated movies.
• Scrat the prehistoric squirrel’s pursuit of the cursed acorn has been a running gag through the Ice Age series, 'The Meltdown' was no exception.

Awards

"Ice Age: The Meltdown" was nominated for several awards, including the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie. However, the film did not win any major awards.

Quotes

• "There is no 'we', it's just you and your flea circus." - Diego
• "You think she’s the girl for me?" - Manny
• "Yeah, she’s tons of fun, and you’re no fun at all. She completes you." - Sid

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for Ice Age: The Meltdown was composed by John Powell, who brought his own unique style to the film.
• The soundtrack was performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony and featured a variety of music genres, from dramatic orchestral scores to light-hearted tunes.
• “The Meltdown” and “Mammoth” are two of the stand-out tracks from the movie’s soundtrack.