It's a cute enough show
Like Doug tails Of whatever the Up shorts were called
It's a good cute send of the the story
After 5 movies and if you don't hate the 6th one even though scrat was in it it was a c it r enough short that got scrat almost the acorn.
11 Reviews
The Final Blue Sky Project That Went Out with a Big Laugh!
Clank_Zoka15 April 2022
These shorts from Scrat Tales were the final projects of Blue Sky Studios before they shut down over a year ago, it's nothing special or like it's gonna blow away people but it's such a nice and sweet final out for our ol' pal Scrat.
The animation may not of be up to Blue Sky's standards, but it still looks tons better then Buck Wild!, it's smoother and nicer and the expressions are out of this world fun, it's still got the good slapstick and humour that works on all levels, along with a new character that Scrat interacts with who is very cute and funny too, the stories are ridiculous but that's how I wanted them to be.
But honestly there isn't much else to say but a perfect final project not just for Blue Sky but for Ice Age and it's a better ending then Collision Course and especially Buck Wild (Even though that's not from Blue Sky), check out these shorts if you are a fan of the franchise, it'll give ya a good smile and laugh, also check out what Scrat finally did when he got his acorn, it's very unexpected and he finally earns in 20 years, thank you Blue Sky for all the creative animation, memorable characters and fun stories, you guys will still be missed...
The animation may not of be up to Blue Sky's standards, but it still looks tons better then Buck Wild!, it's smoother and nicer and the expressions are out of this world fun, it's still got the good slapstick and humour that works on all levels, along with a new character that Scrat interacts with who is very cute and funny too, the stories are ridiculous but that's how I wanted them to be.
But honestly there isn't much else to say but a perfect final project not just for Blue Sky but for Ice Age and it's a better ending then Collision Course and especially Buck Wild (Even though that's not from Blue Sky), check out these shorts if you are a fan of the franchise, it'll give ya a good smile and laugh, also check out what Scrat finally did when he got his acorn, it's very unexpected and he finally earns in 20 years, thank you Blue Sky for all the creative animation, memorable characters and fun stories, you guys will still be missed...
Way funnier than I thought it would be
Wolfgang-Kern13 April 2022
Quite funny and great for kids
lockprotubs13 April 2022
It may be quite short but it was humourous and had some interesting storylines. My favourite was the second episode. I definitely recommend.
The animation was to the regular standard of Ice Age films, just in case anyone is wondering whether this'll be similar to the new Ice Age film.
The animation was to the regular standard of Ice Age films, just in case anyone is wondering whether this'll be similar to the new Ice Age film.
It is what it is
marksspricis29 August 2022
Ice Age: Scrat Tales is 20 minutes worth of Scrat bits divided into six parts where he is joined by Baby Scrat. I think Scrat parts worked very well in the movies as comic relief and the slapstick humour is as funny as always, surprisingly the creators were even able to put in something resembling a story - Scrats love hate relationship with Baby Scrat, furthermore animation is very well done. My favourite episodes were the first one "Nuts About You" and the second one "LoFi Scrat Beats to Sleep/Chill to". At the end of the day, this show wasn't made for me but I think it is pretty good for what it is. RIP Blue Sky Studios.
One last gift from Blue sky!
nataliabatsko17 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
For 20 years, the ice age movie spawned lots of sequels, specials and shorts. But all good things must come to an end. Last year, the company responsible for movies like Rio, Epic and Spies in disguise Blue sky studios got shutdown due to various reasons. This let their next project to be cancelled and later revived by Netflix. But today's subject is a small bunch of shorts featuring the mascot of that company and his son. There were lots of rumours about them, including the fact that they were cancelled completely, but luckily, they were completed on time and Scrat fans around the globe can finally witness them.
The whole concept of these shorts have a rather simple premise, where Scrat becomes a father to a sabertooth squirrel baby boy and how he deals with him. And he has a tough choice of either choosing the kid or the acorn. Each of the episodes has it's own idea. Probably the craziest one is "Nutty Reflections" where the critters go to a mysterious cave with angry reflections who argue a lot. That episode felt weird, yet still creative. Another one called "X's and Uh-ohs" is about Scrat teaching Baby Scrat (It's his actual name) to plant an acorn, but it's actually a trap to trick the kid. It does deliver the humour and all the jokes land well. Mostly they are silly slapstick where Scrat gets himself in crazy situations. I liked the scene with the 4th wall break in "Teeter Toddler" where we see the animator picking up one of the storyboards that fell due to screaming. That was a smart move for Blue Sky. Another scene that I liked is the peekaboo scene, which is a reference to Ice age 1, where Diego was playing this game with Roshan. What a nice throwback! It also has cute moments with baby Scrat. He mostly acts like an average toddler, that would mess around and make problems. His design is so adorable, that you wish you could hug and cuddle him. It has emotional scenes too, especially in the last episode "Nut the end", where Scrat gets old and dies, and that makes baby Scrat upset, but it turns out that all he wanted is to steal the nut away.
The animation looks fantastic and beautiful. I swear that it's Blue Sky's best animation ever! The designs stay true to the previous movies and shorts, but the backgrounds have more detail, especially with sunrises and sunsets! It even has some 2d animation too, which is really cool. It is mostly being used in moments where the characters have to come up with a plan or describe what it is going on in their head. Also, Scrat and his son aren't the only characters in these shorts. There's also a baby dodo that occasionally appears as a prop or an obstacle. Another great reference to the first movie. The soundtrack is another positive aspect of these shorts! They definitely set up a mood for each scene and are greatly composed by Batu Sener. Which is awesome, because the music is one of the key elements in making of any feature, regardless whether they are long or short. Probably the best use of this soundtrack was in "Lo-fi beats". Scrat wanted to put baby Scrat to sleep and had to come up with everything to do so. Even if it means, coming up with a song by using a cactus, a baby dodo, and a chunk of ice with an electric device inside (I still don't know what it is)
These shorts were so close to get a 10/10 from me, if it wasn't for one missing detail, and to be more specific, one character, that isn't one of the main ones, yet still important to our squirrels. And it's no other than Scratte! It's sad that she didn't appear there, since she has a big fanbase that wanted to see her again. After all, we didn't see her since her debut in Dawn of dinosaurs, not in Continental drift, Collision course or Buck Wild. And there was a chance that we will Scratte again after 13 years of absence. But sadly, that didn't happen, and she's gone forever and never to be heard again. Luckily, this was the only bad thing about these shorts, if you ignore that, than you'll love them a lot!
Overall, Scrat tales feels like a love letter and a gift from heaven to all ice age and Scrat fans! It's an absolute must watch for them! They were everything cute, funny, emotional, sweet, creative, crazy and great about these films. Even non fans will be pleasantly surprised with them. I would also recommend to watch these shorts if you feel sad, annoyed or tired. They will definitely cheer you up and let you forget about everything bad that happened to you and let you have a fun time, at least for 26 minutes. As for me, I adored them so much, that I wish to see more of them, but that's not possible, since it's the last project of the studio. They warmed my heart, made me smile and I just felt better after watching them. I'm glad that Blue sky Studios finished them and gave fans what they always wanted.
Also, Scrat finally ate his acorn! Hooray!
The whole concept of these shorts have a rather simple premise, where Scrat becomes a father to a sabertooth squirrel baby boy and how he deals with him. And he has a tough choice of either choosing the kid or the acorn. Each of the episodes has it's own idea. Probably the craziest one is "Nutty Reflections" where the critters go to a mysterious cave with angry reflections who argue a lot. That episode felt weird, yet still creative. Another one called "X's and Uh-ohs" is about Scrat teaching Baby Scrat (It's his actual name) to plant an acorn, but it's actually a trap to trick the kid. It does deliver the humour and all the jokes land well. Mostly they are silly slapstick where Scrat gets himself in crazy situations. I liked the scene with the 4th wall break in "Teeter Toddler" where we see the animator picking up one of the storyboards that fell due to screaming. That was a smart move for Blue Sky. Another scene that I liked is the peekaboo scene, which is a reference to Ice age 1, where Diego was playing this game with Roshan. What a nice throwback! It also has cute moments with baby Scrat. He mostly acts like an average toddler, that would mess around and make problems. His design is so adorable, that you wish you could hug and cuddle him. It has emotional scenes too, especially in the last episode "Nut the end", where Scrat gets old and dies, and that makes baby Scrat upset, but it turns out that all he wanted is to steal the nut away.
The animation looks fantastic and beautiful. I swear that it's Blue Sky's best animation ever! The designs stay true to the previous movies and shorts, but the backgrounds have more detail, especially with sunrises and sunsets! It even has some 2d animation too, which is really cool. It is mostly being used in moments where the characters have to come up with a plan or describe what it is going on in their head. Also, Scrat and his son aren't the only characters in these shorts. There's also a baby dodo that occasionally appears as a prop or an obstacle. Another great reference to the first movie. The soundtrack is another positive aspect of these shorts! They definitely set up a mood for each scene and are greatly composed by Batu Sener. Which is awesome, because the music is one of the key elements in making of any feature, regardless whether they are long or short. Probably the best use of this soundtrack was in "Lo-fi beats". Scrat wanted to put baby Scrat to sleep and had to come up with everything to do so. Even if it means, coming up with a song by using a cactus, a baby dodo, and a chunk of ice with an electric device inside (I still don't know what it is)
These shorts were so close to get a 10/10 from me, if it wasn't for one missing detail, and to be more specific, one character, that isn't one of the main ones, yet still important to our squirrels. And it's no other than Scratte! It's sad that she didn't appear there, since she has a big fanbase that wanted to see her again. After all, we didn't see her since her debut in Dawn of dinosaurs, not in Continental drift, Collision course or Buck Wild. And there was a chance that we will Scratte again after 13 years of absence. But sadly, that didn't happen, and she's gone forever and never to be heard again. Luckily, this was the only bad thing about these shorts, if you ignore that, than you'll love them a lot!
Overall, Scrat tales feels like a love letter and a gift from heaven to all ice age and Scrat fans! It's an absolute must watch for them! They were everything cute, funny, emotional, sweet, creative, crazy and great about these films. Even non fans will be pleasantly surprised with them. I would also recommend to watch these shorts if you feel sad, annoyed or tired. They will definitely cheer you up and let you forget about everything bad that happened to you and let you have a fun time, at least for 26 minutes. As for me, I adored them so much, that I wish to see more of them, but that's not possible, since it's the last project of the studio. They warmed my heart, made me smile and I just felt better after watching them. I'm glad that Blue sky Studios finished them and gave fans what they always wanted.
Also, Scrat finally ate his acorn! Hooray!
Very adorable and amazing art
acanacox17 April 2022
It's like it came out of the original ice age movies! Truelly amazing art! Original actor! Yes!!! Score! Very adorable storyline with a funny cute twist! I loved it! I'm sad to know this is the final project of sky studios! What?! No second season!? No more ice age? Sad but I'm glad they ended it with this! Loved it loved it loved it!
A very hilarious and cute one
ryanward-4503917 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
It's about Scrat meets his son Scrat Jr and became bond of each other.
This series here is pretty funny and awesome. My favorite is Nut To The End when Scrat's acorn fell off the cliff, he decides to let it go in the past, so he and his son will live in harmony. I feel so relieved that Disney did something right and allow Blue Sky to finally give Scrat his acorn and be a father. But I'll still never forgive them for making "The Adventures Of Buck Wild". That s*** needed to be thrown in the volcano. But as for this show, it needs all the love it can get since we will miss Blue Sky animation.
9.5/10.
This series here is pretty funny and awesome. My favorite is Nut To The End when Scrat's acorn fell off the cliff, he decides to let it go in the past, so he and his son will live in harmony. I feel so relieved that Disney did something right and allow Blue Sky to finally give Scrat his acorn and be a father. But I'll still never forgive them for making "The Adventures Of Buck Wild". That s*** needed to be thrown in the volcano. But as for this show, it needs all the love it can get since we will miss Blue Sky animation.
9.5/10.
I found my nut!
rbnlrk17 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
After Scrat was left out in the last Ice Age movie Scrat is back in these shorts. This time Scrat is not only after his acorn, but is also taking care of a baby. This is not the best cartoon this year , but a lot of nostalgia throwbacks.
Double the fun
kosmasp12 September 2022
Well sort of - we have a few short stories. And they all build up on each other. So overall the thing is about half an hour long. And it does a clever thing: we get a new character (sort of more than one in a specific episode, but that is a different story).
And it is a smaller version of Scrat. The playing off each other - works great. And we get a new love - sort of. For Scrat - who has to evaluate what is more important. The nut or the kid (no pun intended). That being said, the kid is not always as innocent as one may imagine. But you'll see ... a lot of fun ahead, with several nods to other animated stuff from the past (mainly the road runner with similar jokes being thrown at us - again no pun intended)
And it is a smaller version of Scrat. The playing off each other - works great. And we get a new love - sort of. For Scrat - who has to evaluate what is more important. The nut or the kid (no pun intended). That being said, the kid is not always as innocent as one may imagine. But you'll see ... a lot of fun ahead, with several nods to other animated stuff from the past (mainly the road runner with similar jokes being thrown at us - again no pun intended)
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