Opening and closing credits memorably involve cave drawings of the animal cast, but the voiceover narration recapping past events could confuse newcomers with too many names. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild carries on the franchise's formula by picking up characters and plot lines from earlier films. If you enjoy 80 straight minutes of animated action interspersed with witty one-liners and some positive life lessons, or if you're just a fan of the Ice Age franchise, then this movie is for you. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails. Language includes 'butt,' 'geez,' 'imbecile,' and 'dimwits,' and there's some potty humor involving peeing, farting, and other bodily functions. Characters recall other characters from past movies in the series who died or were permanently separated. The film has messages about existing peacefully alongside those who are different from you and being a contributing member of your 'herd.' But there's also cartoon mayem: fires, poisonous creatures/plants, avalanches, falls, fights, crashes, lava, rocks, threatening animals, and more. Characters discover qualities in themselves that allow them to gain confidence and improve their relationships. Both returning and new characters, voiced by a diverse cast of actors, grapple with family issues including cohabitating and moving out.

Parents need to know that Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, which is part of the popular Ice Age franchise, has frequent animated action involving perilous situations and some mild language.

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