Ice Age: Collision Course Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A squirrel causes the end of the world but friendship saves the day, even though it really shouldn’t have given the ridiculous plot.

🍿 Ice Age: Collision Course: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Scrat’s Cosmic Mishap

The movie opens with Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel, relentlessly pursuing his acorn. This time, his pursuit leads him to a frozen alien spacecraft. Accidentally activating it, Scrat launches himself into outer space, triggering a series of cosmic events. His actions inadvertently send a massive asteroid hurtling towards Earth, setting the stage for the herd’s next adventure.

The Herd Prepares for Change

Back on Earth, Manny grapples with his daughter Peaches’ upcoming marriage to Julian. Diego and Shira contemplate starting a family, while Sid, ever the romantic, searches for love. During Manny and Ellie’s anniversary party, the asteroid threat becomes real as meteor showers begin to strike, forcing the herd to seek shelter and setting them on a perilous quest to save the world.

Buck’s Return and a Desperate Plan

The one-eyed weasel Buck returns, bringing with him knowledge of past extinction events caused by asteroids. He discovers an ancient stone pillar revealing a pattern: asteroids always strike the same location. Buck proposes a risky plan: travel to the crash site and find a way to deflect the incoming asteroid. The herd embarks on this journey, encountering new allies and enemies along the way.

Geotopia and the Power of Crystals

The herd discovers Geotopia, a community of animals living inside a fallen asteroid, sustained by magnetic crystals. Sid meets Brooke, a sloth who instantly falls for him. They learn the crystals can be used to attract the asteroid away from Earth. However, Geotopia’s leader, Shangri Llama, is reluctant to sacrifice the crystals, as they provide the residents’ longevity.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Manny (Ray Romano): A woolly mammoth struggling to accept his daughter Peaches’ upcoming marriage and departure.
• Sid (John Leguizamo): A ground sloth yearning for love who stumbles upon a potential romance while trying to save the world.
• Diego (Denis Leary): A sabre-toothed tiger contemplating fatherhood with his mate Shira.
• Scrat (Chris Wedge): A saber-toothed squirrel whose relentless pursuit of an acorn triggers a cosmic event that threatens Earth.
• Buck (Simon Pegg): A resourceful weasel who returns to help the herd avert the impending asteroid collision.
• Gavin (Nick Offerman): The leader of the Dino-Birds, is the film’s antagonist.
• Brooke (Jessie J): A beautiful Geotopian sloth who instantly falls in love with Sid.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Buck: “Let the mammals pass!” – Buck’s enthusiastic exclamation as he clears the way for the herd, showcasing his adventurous personality.
• Sid: “I’m not lazy, I’m energy-efficient.” – Sid’s characteristic self-justification, highlighting his laid-back nature in the face of danger.
• Manny: “I just want what’s best for her.” – Manny expressing his overprotective feelings towards Peaches, a central theme of the movie.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $105,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $64,063,008
• Worldwide Gross: $408,754,975

💥 Ice Age: Collision Course Reviews

Personal Review

I remember seeing the first Ice Age film when I was a kid and being blown away. It was funny, heartfelt, and had great characters. This installment, unfortunately, feels like a rehash of the same old jokes and storylines. While the animation is still top-notch, the plot is just too absurd and the characters seem tired. It’s okay for a mindless watch, but definitely not a classic like the original.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Families with young children”
  • “Fans of the Ice Age franchise”
  • “Viewers seeking lighthearted animated adventures”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Mild cartoon violence”
  • “Some scary images for very young children”
  • “Themes of family separation”

Professional Reviews

• Cinema Gardens: “Ok sequel. Very Standard, everything you love about Ice Age, if you love it (and nothing more). They say this is the final chapter of Ice Age, but we’ll see how much money it makes to be sure. If you’re a fan, you’ll enjoy it but without that connection it’s a bit bland.
• Rama’s Screen: “Snoozer! Falls short of a worth-watching accolade. It is obvious that the actors involved with this project either don’t have anything better to do or they’re just doing it for the paycheck. If the kids enjoy it, then that’s all there is to it.
• Bethany Cox: “Feels both tired and bloated. This reviewer found it a huge disappointment with the script being hit-and-miss. There are definite moments, and they come from Scrat the squirrel, but is mostly boring. The animation is fantastic though

Audience Reactions

Kids seemed to enjoy it, even if the adults were rolling their eyes.: Good for family viewing but gets a little repetitive.

Overall Consensus: The general opinion is that this movie is okay for kids but lacks the charm and originality of the earlier films in the series. Many find the plot too absurd and the humor stale.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Neil deGrasse Tyson voiced the character Neil deBuck Weasel, adding a humorous scientific perspective to the film.”
• “The drawing Sid gives Brooke is the same drawing he makes on the wall in the first Ice Age movie, connecting the films.”
• “The end credits feature drawings made by the children of Blue Sky employees, continuing a tradition from the original film.”
• “The film’s plot involves Scrat accidentally triggering cosmic events, a concept that originated in the short film ‘Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe’.”

🖥️ How to Watch Ice Age: Collision Course?

Ice Age: Collision Course is available for streaming on platforms such as Disney+. You can also rent or purchase the movie on demand from services like Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. Check your local listings for television airings.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Ice Age: Collision Course, you might like these similar films:

• Chicken Little (2005): Shares the theme of impending doom from the sky and a group of unlikely heroes trying to prevent it.
• Armageddon (1998): A team must find a way to stop an asteroid from destroying Earth.
• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009): Both movies contain silly adventures that lead to saving the world.
• Space Jam (1996): Characters go to extreme lengths in an outer space setting for something they desire.

🛒 Ice Age: Collision Course Related Products

• Ice Age: Collision Course (Blu-ray): Own Ice Age: Collision Course and relive the adventure with the whole family, featuring stunning visuals and bonus content.
• Ice Age Adventures (Mobile Game): Join Sid, Manny, and Diego on a new adventure, build your own Ice Age village, and rescue all your friends. Features a gripping storyline and mini-games.
• Ice Age Character Plush Toys: Collect all your favorite Ice Age characters in plush form, including Scrat, Sid, Manny, and Diego. Made with high-quality materials for a cuddly experience.
• Ice Age: The Meltdown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): Relive the magical moments with the original score and songs.

🎧 Soundtrack

Ice Age: Collision Course features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Also Sprach Zarathustra” – performed by Richard Strauss
• “My Super Sweet Sid” – performed by Jessie J

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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