Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.

Directors:

Steve Martino, Mike Thurmeier

Writers:

Michael Berg (screenplay), Jason Fuchs (screenplay),

Stars:

Aziz Ansari, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo

1 win & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aziz Ansari	...	Squint (voice)
Joy Behar	...	Eunice (voice)
Christopher Campbell	...	Creature Siren / Various (voice)
Alain Chabat	...	Silas (voice)
Ester Dean	...	Female Siren (voice)
Peter Dinklage	...	Captain Gutt (voice)
Karen Disher	...	Scratte (voice)
Aubrey Graham	...	Ethan (voice) (as Drake)
Jason Fricchione	...	Dumb Mammoth / Various (voice)
Nick Frost	...	Flynn (voice)
Josh Gad	...	Louis (voice)
Ben Gleib	...	Marshall (voice)
George Jacobs	...	Beaver (voice)
Queen Latifah	...	Ellie (voice)
Denis Leary	...	Diego (voice)

Storyline

When Scrat accidentally provokes a continental cataclysm with a storm, Manny is separated from Ellie and Peaches on an iceberg with Diego, Sid and Granny but he promises that he will find a way to return home. While crossing the ocean, they are captured by the cruel pirate Captain Gutt and his crew. However they escape and Manny plots a plan to steal Captain Gutt's ship and return to his homeland in a dangerous voyage through the sea. But the cruel pirates seek revenge against Manny and his family and friends.

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Plot Keywords:

pirate | iceberg | herd | ocean | acorn | 

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild rude humor and action/peril

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [es]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 July 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ice Age 4

Box Office

Budget:

$95,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$46,629,259 (USA) (13 July 2012)

Gross:

$161,317,423 (USA) (1 February 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blue Sky Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally, the story was rumored to involve Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie, and Scrat frozen solid and accidentally defrosted in a museum in present day. The movie was going to be called "Ice Age: Th4w".

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Goofs

During the chase at switchback cove, Manny 'holds Sid higher,' and promptly hits him against three trees. In the next shot, they are on a ledge, and no trees are in sight. In earlier overhead shots of the area, there are also no trees seen along the path used.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Manny: [upon hearing an earthquake] What, what was that? Ellie, did you hear that?
Ellie: I heard it, Manny; whatever it is, it's miles away.
Manny: Peaches, you all right? Where is she, no teenager is ever up early.

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Connections

References Xena: Warrior Princess (1995)

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Soundtracks

"Master of the Seas"
Written by Adam Schlesinger
Produced by Adam Schlesinger and Steven M. Gold

User Reviews

it was fun, but not the best of the series

Ice Age: Continental Drift is funny, and i had fun watching it and looked forward to seeing what this weird herd is up to now.

It is the fourth installment of the Ice Age series and the seventh CG production of Blue Sky Studios and the first sequel not to be directed by Carlos Saldanha who will be directing RIO part 2.

What I love must about this flick is the introduction of a partner for Diego; a white tiger lady is added ladies and gentlemen. The movie also has the whole fun of the old clichés, which I seem not to be tired of seeing. It also showcases cool CG effect; I loved the water effect most.

The plot was educational (as long as you know it is bogus) due to Scrat's (Squirrel) hunt for acorns he triggers the break-up of the world continent into the continents as we know them today, which cause Manny to lose his family.

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure to find his family, after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world, and learn why it is good to be part of a family herd, than being part of a group where one person leads and other follow.

Well, the new directors weren't that bad, as the movie did have some fun screenplays and events that you will be thrilled to see. As we watch this creatures move from the Ice Age to the present age the pictures tell stories that are kinda informative and entertaining.

Hey! I must have missed that geography class when they taught that Scrat the squirrel created the whole world.

Although this is not the best addition to the Ice Age series it was fun to watch. And the movie kinda opens doors to new additional sequels.

But I hope Blue Sky won't bother making any more.