The cuddly mammals’ herd expanded in the last “Ice Age” installment, and they’re about to welcome a new member to their unique family this time. Mammoths Manny and Ellie are expecting a baby, which sends old friends Diego and Sid thinking about aging and parenthood, respectively. They all share an unexpected adventure when they discover the existence of real, live dinosaurs, mistakenly thought to be long extinct.
The dinosaurs’ survival, and the secrets behind their hidden world aren’t revealed, but it doesn’t really matter. This third part in the series of animated movies fits well and has its own feelgood dynamic. The characters are mostly how you remember them, but they’ve matured a little.
We see less of barren tundras, and more of the lush lost land. A richer color palette is used; the introduction of the warmer environment and its richly textured reptile inhabitants offers new and solid designs.
“Dawn of the Dinosaurs” is simple but manages to elicit good, hearty giggles. The Simon Pegg-voiced Buck, a less-than-sane weasel adventurer, adds spontaneity and an extremely contrasting personality.
Also, acorn-hunting Scrat finds love. Or does he?
Fun stuff for all ages.
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