While we enjoyed the first Ice-Age that came roughly 10 years back, we have been constantly updated with sequels, most of which havent quite live up to its origin. This week the fourth installment launches with the gang set adrift on an iceberg. Is this pirate battling continental drift worth the ride?
Sadly, this ones a mediocre fare at best albeit with some beautiful 3D on display.
Scrats pursuit of that elusive Acorn lands the team of Manny, Sid & Diego floating away on an iceberg alongwith an additional character, Sids crude yet hilarious granny.
Along the way, they encounter Captain Gut, an iceberg toting pirate who tries to ensure that they dont get back home.
While its short in time, the film doesnt quite have the zing of the first one. The jokes are moldy for most of it(read:slapstick) & I find Granny providing some of the best laughs. Badman Gut seems quite visceral for a easy watch like Ice-Age but thats only good.
That said, there is some beautiful visuals on display as the 3D is juiced to keep stuff coming at you all the time.
To sum it up, Id say the film is a perfect outing for parents with their kids or fans of the series wanting to see what I think, could be the swansong after all.
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