Although the franchise might be running out of steam, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs still manages to be a heartfelt and enjoyable adventure. Read on to discover if the third instalment manages to pack more of a punch. While the other two games were generally well received by younger players, older gamers found that they left a little to be desired. A great mixture of slap-stick comedy and meaningful moral messages makes it a wholesome comedy, and one that’s appropriate for the entire family.ĭawn of the Dinosaurs is packed with imaginative scenes, fun action, and some very charming characters. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs boasts some excellent animation - in particular, the dinosaurs are wonderfully realized - but its story is tired and monotonous. The Ice Age gang re back in all their pixelated glory for a third instalment of the film franchise fun. Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed. While Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs places our cast of characters in a completely new environment with fresh dangers, it still feels true to the Ice Age brand. Go on an adventure with Sid the sloth from Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, but on sticksFeaturing: John Leguizamo, Eunice Cho, Karen Disher, Denis LearySubs. Dawn of the Dinosaurs also features fan-favorite side character Scrat the Squirrel, who quickly finds a new treasure to chase instead of his beloved acorn. However, the crew encounters an unexpected guide during their voyage, a crazed yet hardened weasel named Buck (voiced by Simon Pegg).īuck is a great addition to the team, and his MacGyver-like survival abilities come in handy as the story progresses.

Filled with new perils and huge new foes, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is a huge leap in imagination for the Ice Age franchise.Īs with most sequels, Dawn of the Dinosaurs introduces a handful of new characters, but most of them are non-speaking dinos that add to both the action and comedy.

The CGI visuals are as vibrant and enjoyable as always, but with a renewed sense of scale.

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