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Question of the Week

Question for the week of November 02, 2009:

Fox/Blue Sky’s Ice Age: Dawn of The Dinosaurs set worldwide box-office records by taking in over $878.5 million—and became the most popular animated feature of all time overseas. Why do you think the movie was so successful internationally? Do you think it deserves its mass popularity?

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Reader responses:

Tony :
Thursday, November 05, 2009
The Ice Age movies may not be masterpieces, but they are very appealing and entertaining, with strong characters, clever gags, and imaginative art direction. There is wild slapstick for the youngsters, thrilling action pieces for the older kids, and heartwarming relationships for the adults.

anon :
Thursday, November 05, 2009
You can\'t resist Scrat and his screwy adventures. XD He\'s like the new Charlie Chaplin being that he doesn\'t speak,but clearly communicates with his gestures.

Glendo : Goreyo
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
The devil\'s in the details -- what countries, etc. Deserve it? Who knows. No one makes viewers pay to see it. Can\'t see why myself...

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