What charmed me when I first saw it as a six-year-old in theaters now strikes me as rather middling, indifferent storytelling and character development.
The Land Before Time (1988)
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Reviews Counted:14
Fresh:10
Rotten:4
Average Rating:5.9/10
Runtime: 70 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: From its lush, dreamlike opening sequence to its epic landscapes, Don Bluth's THE LAND BEFORE TIME is an enchanting prehistoric adventure. Littlefoot (Gabriel Damon), a little bracheosaurus, finds... From its lush, dreamlike opening sequence to its epic landscapes, Don Bluth's THE LAND BEFORE TIME is an enchanting prehistoric adventure. Littlefoot (Gabriel Damon), a little bracheosaurus, finds himself lost and on his own while he and his family journey to the lush feeding grounds of the Great Valley. Littlefoot, along with several baby dinosaur pals, must set out across barren, dangerous terrain to reach the Great Valley, encountering perils and adventures along the way. THE LAND BEFORE TIME is a triumph in animation, using traditional methods to create colorfully detailed scenes and character movement. The film serves as an excellent introduction for small children to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. [More]
Starring: Gabriel Damon, Helen Shaver, Pat Hingle, Candice Houston
Starring: Gabriel Damon, Helen Shaver, Pat Hingle, Candice Houston
Director: Don Bluth
Director: Don Bluth
Composer: James Horner
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A very good animated film, but nothe where near intriguing enough to inspire copious sequels.
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