Question

Read the following E! Online of Ice Age: The Meltdown and answer the questions that follow.

“If the trailers for all the upcoming computer-animated movies are any indication, we're about to be invaded by an army of talking animals. Thankfully, the first of the batch just takes us on an entertaining romp. As good as the first Ice Age, this sequel has our old pals Manny the mastodon, Sid the sloth and Diego the saber-toothed tiger migrating for their lives when they realize the valley they call home is about to be flooded. But while this film has neither the insight nor intellect of better Pixar films, it does have enough funny gags to keep the kids entertained and their parents from being bored. Well, except when they turn stupid catchphrases into cringe-inducing jokes. What saves this from being only for the very young is the acorn-addicted Scrat (a saber-toothed squirrel, see), whose acrobatic antics and kung-fu moves are the film's highlight. It's no Incredibles, but as talkative furballs go, this group will do.”

What “performance gap” does this review identify?
A. The film lacks depth
B. The film lacks humor
C. The animation is childish
D. Adults will be bored

Answer 1

The E! Online review identifies that 'Ice Age: The Meltdown' lacks insight and intellectual depth, which is the film's performance gap.

Step-by-step explanation:

The performance gap identified in the E! Online review of Ice Age: The Meltdown suggests that the film lacks depth compared to Pixar films that are known for having both insight and intellect. The review mentions that the sequel provides plenty of humor to entertain children and prevent adults from boredom through funny gags, although some catchphrases might be seen as cringe-inducing. However, the saving grace of the film, according to the reviewer, is the character Scrat, whose acrobatic antics and kung-fu moves standout, offering excitement much like impressive special effects in movies that otherwise may have unoriginal plots and subpar acting.

Answer 2

I think the answer is A