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The film begins with a mass migration of animals seeking safety and warmth, juxtaposed against Manny, the sullen woolly mammoth. This inversion of the norm sets the stage for the film's exploration of loneliness and belonging. While it serves as a light-hearted comedy, moments of gravitas, such as the extinction of these prehistoric creatures, give the film a profound undercurrent. Ironically, while critiquing the extinction theme, characters like Sid, who comically face abandonment, highlight the film's dual nature.