![]() The publicity department has worked overtime to sell its main storyline drawn from the time period of the Dawn of Man. It might have been better off aesthetically if it was entirely about a computer-generated Scrat (for “prehistoric squirrel/rat”) who is shown in the trailer as it picks up on a running gag for those in the know about those “Road Runner” cartoons, as the Scrat tries desperately to gather in a large acorn buried in the frozen tundra some 20,000 years ago (The film’s opening shot is of a fidgety squirrel desperately trying to bury an acorn in the icy terrain). Twentieth Century Fox’s Ice Age is a clever animation film by co-directors Carlos Saldanha and Chris Wedge (won an Oscar for the animated short “Bunny”). “The film has too many spots where it’s on slippery footing, but is acceptable entertainment for the entire family and one that’s especially fit for the kiddies.” Wilson/Michael Berg/Peter Ackerman production design: Brian McEntee editor: John Carnochan music: David Newman cast: Ray Romano (Manfred), John Leguizamo (Sid), Denis Leary (Diego), Goran Visnjic (Soto), Jack Black (Zeke), Cedric the Entertainer (Rhino), Stephen Root (Rhino) Runtime: 81 MPAA Rating: PG producer: Lori Forte 20th Century Fox 2002) (directors: Carlos Saldanha/Chris Wedge screenwriters: based on the story by Michael J.
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