Computer generated effects have come a long way in the past decade. We've seen liquid metal come to life in Terminator 2, we've seen walking, breathing dinosaurs in the Jurassic Park films, and we've seen our favorite playthings interact in the Toy Story movies. Disney's new film Dinosaur tries to take it a step further by integrating computer animated creatures on to live action locations. The end result is breathtaking.
Dinosaur tells the story of a group of prehistoric creatures that journey across the land to find a new home, after most of the world has been wiped out by meteorites. Truth be told, this story is not all that original. It has hints of Land Before Time, The Lion King, Jurassic Park, Tarzan and countless other stories. Yet it's the way in which the story is told that really makes this film worth seeing.
Also adding to this incredible visual feast are some truly great actors who really breathe life into these creatures. Ossie Davis, Alfre Woodard, D.B. Sweeney, Della Reese, Joan Plowright, and Julianna Margolies are just some of the talented actors who lend their voices to this magical film.
Most importantly, Dinosaur really evokes that sense of awe that one might associate with dinosaurs. It also doesn't rely on annoying songs to move the story along. Spectacular computer animation, stunning locations, terrific vocal work, and a beautiful score really make Dinosaur a film worth seeing.
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