Movie Review- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

This movie is just a good time all the way around. The animation is superb, and if you get a chance to see it in 3D, please do so. It really does enhance the experience.

The film features the same characters as the previous films in the Ice Age franchise. The plot, though scientifically inaccurate, makes for a good time. The movie is there more for good laughs, spending time with the kids, telling a decent story, and of course providing a showcase for computer animation.

Though not overt, there is a fair amount of theological material here. The most obvious (and weakest) one is the whole issue of a creation-evolution debate. That's not even a part of the film at all, but I could see someone making the leap, or using it as a discussion starter. Whatever. But other issues which can be mined for theological nuggets are families and family units, friendship, trust, and purpose to name a few.

GOSPEL HANDLES

This film continues the idea of a not-so-normal herd from the previous two. It makes a good illustration of gospel "adoption". It also serves as a metaphor for congregations. Also in the film is the theme of going to great lengths to rescue someone who probably doesn't deserve it.

CLERGY HANDLES

Seeing as how all the characters in the film are prehistoric animals, there are no depictions of clergy.

I wholeheartedly recommend this film. Even if you enjoy on just a fun, cartoon level.