Common Sense Media Review
By Polly Conway
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Chaotic critter becomes a parent in funny, violent shorts.
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Why Age 6+?
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Ice Age: Scrat Tales
What's the Story?
Ice Age: Scrat Tales is a series of shorts about the beloved saber-toothed squirrel from the Ice Age movies. These approximately four-minute, dialogue-free stories explore Scrat's (Chris Wedge) new life with his foundling baby (Kari Wahlgren), who now competes with acorns for Scrat's everlasting love. Scrat now has to balance parenting (the baby's screams can cause avalanches and glacier cracks) with the hunt for delicious loot.
Is It Any Good?
Chaos, and some sweetness, ensues in these silly shorts that explore Scrat's journey to successful parenthood. Little kids will crack up at the physical comedy that's dialed up to a thousand, while parents might cringe at some of the more intense moments, (or be reminded of their own wild experiences dealing with a newborn), like when Scrat is hit with a powerful stream of pee right in the eye. The cartoonish violence can be a bit much at times, but that's the Ice Age vibe, so fans of the movies shouldn't find anything too new here, except a new, gentler side of Scrat that's a treat to watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about parenthood. Is it always as challenging as Scrat's experience? How does Scrat change now that he's a parent?
Why do you think audiences love Scrat so much? What's the funniest thing about his antics?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 13, 2022
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- TV rating :
- Last updated : April 23, 2022
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