Wednesday, November 25, 2015
So what is the movie about?
From Disney:
"The
Good Dinosaur" asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever
changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never
became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into
the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa)
makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious
landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he
is truly capable of.
From the opening scene I was blown away. Even something as stark as some meteors floating in space was done amazingly. It felt real. This movie is visually stunning! The landscapes looked so realistic, and each one looked like a masterpiece. Even without the story line, I was mesmerized by the scenery.
Speaking of the storyline, it was nothing like I expected. It's a story about dinosaurs with a decidedly western feel. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll just say that I got a big kick how they depicted the dinosaurs and the humans. The story of Arlo and his journey tugged at a lot of emotions for me. It was funny, sad, tragic, heroic. I seemed to be right there with Arlo as he learned so much about life, and about himself. Even my son was enthralled. We had an amazing chat on the way home about the things that Arlo learned.
I highly recommend The Good Dinosaur! If you get the chance go see it in 3D, go for it! Wow! I'm definitely taking the rest of the family to see this movie! Thanks Disney, it was truly magical!
Disclosure: I was given the opportunity to see this movie for the purpose of a review. The opinions are all mine and free of charge!
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