


He was introduced in Ice Age III: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and also appeared as a major character in Ice Age V: Collision Course. All-in-all, it makes Buck stand out over some other Ice Age characters.įor those who don’t know, Buck (played by Simon Pegg) is a prehistoric weasel and a major secondary character in his franchise. His nutsy personality makes him a joy to watch regardless of the performance, yet his vast knowledge of fictional mesozoic & pleistocene perils, and unpredictable actions make him a surprisingly reliable individual for the main cast, and he may even have a bit of an uneasy side to him as shown in a few scenes. However, of all the new additions to the overall cast (some of which I really like) I find Buck to be the most interesting one. The Ice Age franchise has introduced a wide array of new characters (permanent and temporary) over the course of five films - ranging from ones like a gigantopithecus leading a life of piracy to others like a geriatric sloth with a host of bitter-spirited lines to spare. Long for ‘Buh’.” ( Ice Age III: Dawn of the Dinosaurs) Today, I’ll be covering one of my favorite characters from the Ice Age franchise - the long lost, dino-whispering weasel and the crazy yet knowledgeable explorer - Buck.īuck: “Short for Buckminster. Introduction: Buckminster "Buck" from the Ice Age Franchise Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire soundtrack - “Safari Zone” (optional) “Rule number one: Always listen to Buck.” - Buck Enjoy.Īnd no, I didn’t give this up I just had a lot of things I needed to get done last spring and early this summer. In case you guys are wondering, this is the next edition of a miniseries I like to call What’s With ?, where I look at some of my favorite characters from movie and TV franchises I’m fond of, looking into things like background info, personality and appearance, character traits, important possessions, notable roles, and then offering my thoughts on them.
