Children will probably enjoy Ice Age 3, but adults may find the script a little over-sophisticated, not to say conflicted in its attitudes towards women.
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07/03/09
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
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Reviews Counted:144
Fresh:65
Rotten:79
Average Rating:5.4/10
Consensus: The third Ice Age film has some excellent animation, but its story is tired and monotonous.
Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins
Genre: Childrens
Australian Theatrical Release:
Jul 1, 2009 Wide
US Box Office: $196,573,705
Synopsis: Manny, Sid, Diego, and Ellie are back in this third film in the computer-animated Ice Age series. With those creatures in starring roles, fans also get another dose of the vocal talents of Ray... [More]
Starring: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah
Director: Carlos Saldanha
Reviews for Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Top CriticThe lack of real wit in this became a bit tedious.
07/02/09
Top CriticThe animation, by Fox’s Blue Sky studio, still impresses, especially in the care given to the fur on the creatures; but the humour seems even more aimed at the very young than before.
07/02/09
Top CriticAnd that overriding air of cuteness is a problem that seems destined to get worse in the sequels which will surely follow. Battle fatigue has definitely set in.
07/02/09
Top CriticA fun-tastic adventure that virtually guarantees enjoyment for the whole family.
07/02/09
Top CriticDawn of the Dinosaurs so successfully reinvigorates an already solid franchise, while simultaneously broadening the fan base, that you can already see the fourth film gathering on the horizon.
07/02/09
Top CriticDirector Carlos Saldanha has introduced an exciting new story which, while it doesn’t amaze, is an enjoyable adventure.
06/30/09
Top CriticA most excellent adventure, built on the fun foundations of new characters and worlds which aren't just exhumed or lazily unleashed.
06/28/09
Top CriticThe 3D effects are not over-done, nor do they detract from the film. They are actually quite enjoyable.
06/28/09
Top CriticThe film has an appealing energy and is abundantly cute, although its target market may become restless and some of the sequences feel repetitive. For me, if you've seen one Ice Age you've seen them all
06/27/09
Top CriticScrat-astic!
11/07/09
I'm mystified by those who find these characters appealing.
11/06/09
The quality of the stories has gradually declined in each succeeding sequel since the original film was released in 2002, but the technical quality of computer animation has improved during that same time.
10/19/09
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs works on its own terms, as a distraction for the children and an inoffensive, if unfulfilling, time at the theater for their parents.
08/30/09
The manic pace quickly grows tiresome, as does the influx of cloying baby animals.
08/20/09
Those who complain about the feeble jokes and contrived situations should be forced to watch the first two films and defend them.
08/11/09
It is not the year for pre-historic comebacks.
08/03/09
A baby's on the way, a new acquaintance adds to the fun/confusion, and some old friends are back.
07/15/09
...the dinosaurs, especially mama T-Rex rival anything you'd find in "Jurassic Park."
07/15/09
...never properly invites the audience into its messy world of familial trust.
07/11/09
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