Ice Age: Continental Drift | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

The swashbuckling stuff is boisterous, if dated, and proves far more engaging than a tedious sub-plot involving Manny's rebellious teenage daughter.

The first "Ice Age" is still the best, but as fabricated and Saturday morning as this installment is, it's still an accomplished bit of animated filmmaking.

Here the franchise that recycles other kids' movies recycles itself.

The beautiful animation and wonderful character design continue to impress, but the seafaring action is sunk by sub-sitcom-level lessons about family and friendship.

Apparently Fox are making a fifth, and people wonder what's pushing originality out of Hollywood.