"Ice Age: The Meltdown" seems like one of those straight-to-DVD animation sequels the studios love to churn out, and not just because of the colon in its title. This follow-up distills the content of ...

The most endearing character in "Ice Age: The Meltdown" is Scrat's acorn. Okay, it -- he? -- has no lines, no personality, no cute cuddly face, and doesn't sing or dance. But, commendably, this little ...