ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE (Theatrical Release 2016)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Ice Age: Collision Course—great animated story—may need a little tweaking toward its final closing scenes, but that does not affect its overall entertainment value.  This is the last film in this series to feature the voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Josh Peck, Sean William Scott, and Chris Wedge. The rumor is that Chris Wedge's character Scrat will no longer be part of the series. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild is part 6 and serves as the last film in the series or the beginning of a new start for the series. Time will tell how successful it will be without the above talent. 

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Storyline 

Animal migration continues as comets and space debris begin to rain down on earth. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Michael Thurmeier for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Lori Forte for making the film possible. Cast includes: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg, Seann William Scott, Jennifer Lopez, and Queen Latifah. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie is well received by Ben Meyers International Movie Critics. It provides comedy, action, terrific animation, and serves a wide range audience. It does not exclude, it includes. It does not divide but welcomes all audiences. Great work for all involved in its production. 

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ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN (Theatrical Release USA 2006)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Ice Age: The Meltdown—comparable to the first film—reprises most of the voicing talent and adds some new voices for new roles. Listen for Queen Latifah, Josh Peck, Sean William Scott, Will Arnett, Jay Leno, and cameo voices of Joseph Bologna and Debi Derryberry. The first film and the second film make good choices for additions to the family home video collection. 

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Storyline 

All the prehistoric animals must move because the icebergs are melting. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Carlos Saldanha for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Lori Forte for making the film possible. Cast includes: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck and Queen Latifah. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. It’s comical, fun, and creative entertainment. 

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DRILLBIT TAYLOR (Theatrical Release USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì

Drillbit Taylor has a good, fun comedy script that serves up a decent amount of laughter a la Owen Wilson, Troy Gentile, Nate Hartley, David Dorfman, Alex Frost, and Josh Peck. Owen Wilson is a perfect casting choice here and serves up comedy at a high level.

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Storyline

Three bullied and harassed high school newbies, Wade (Nate Hartley), Ryan (Troy Gentile), and Emmit Oosterhaus (David Dorfman), decide to hire a bodyguard, Drillbit Taylor (Owen Wilson), for protection.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Steven Brill for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producer Richard Vane for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Jim (Ian Roberts), Chuck (Casey Boersma), Nick (Dylan Boersma), Dolores (Lisa Ann Walter), Barbara (Beth Littleford), Frightened Dad (David Koechner), Not for Pot Driver (Matt Walsh), and Attractive Woman Driver (Janet Varney).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The film works at the Teen/Adult level. It’s a comedy worth watching.

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