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Jes1310Jan 11, 2016

The Good Dinosaur is a below average Pixar film. admitted there is a few very funny moments, and the family issues i a great talking point with your kids when the lights in the Cinema is turned on Again. But I just feel that Pixar could haveThe Good Dinosaur is a below average Pixar film. admitted there is a few very funny moments, and the family issues i a great talking point with your kids when the lights in the Cinema is turned on Again. But I just feel that Pixar could have gotten so much more out of the story/settings.
The effects and Visuals are stunning, the story not so much.… Expand

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Agent314Dec 28, 2015

The Good Dinosaur is a disappointing film. The rich, complex environments are a stark contrast to weak, uninspiring characters. The overall story arc is about as predictable as they come, but held against Pixar standards it's simplyThe Good Dinosaur is a disappointing film. The rich, complex environments are a stark contrast to weak, uninspiring characters. The overall story arc is about as predictable as they come, but held against Pixar standards it's simply astounding this film was made. There are definite moments of well timed comedy, but again, these are strangely offset by poor pacing and a meandering plot.

As if this strange outlier of Pixar misfires isn't enough to make you scratch your head, consider feeding your head first as The Good Dinosaur actually includes a scene in which the protagonists consume psychotropic wild berries. Go ask Alice. I think she'll know why The Good Dinosaur defies logic and proportion.… Expand

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FilmMasterEdJan 6, 2016

The Good Dinosaur, although an adequate family film, lacks qualities that have made many of Pixar’s previous productions classics. Less a major animated effort than a late-autumn “filler”, the movie offers enough to enthrall children withoutThe Good Dinosaur, although an adequate family film, lacks qualities that have made many of Pixar’s previous productions classics. Less a major animated effort than a late-autumn “filler”, the movie offers enough to enthrall children without boring parents but, at the same time, fails to provide the thematic depth and richness on offer in such previous titles like Toy Story 3, The Incredibles, and WALL-E. To that extent, The Good Dinosaur is a disappointment, although most viewers who pay $10 to see it likely won’t regret the purchase.

The Good Dinosaur had a troubled production history and that may have been the root cause of the on-screen problems. It spent nearly six years in development and two years ago underwent a reconstruction with major rewrites, the jettisoning of the director and most of the original voice cast, and a “repurposing” of the project. Although Disney claims to be “very pleased” with the end result, The Good Dinosaur’s meandering storyline shows signs of what may have concerned the studio.

The film offers a variety of cobbled together genres. The early scenes echo themes and moments from The Lion King and The Jungle Book. A majority of the running time represents a road trip with buddy film elements. Portions of the second half pay homage to the Western, complete with a campfire, a round-up, musical cues inspired by The Magnificent Seven, and the gravelly intonations of Sam Elliott. The typical Disney messages about tolerance, friendship, and perseverance are in evidence but they seem obligatory and are clumsily integrated.

The opening sequence provides setup to explain (for anyone who cares…) the Flintstones-friendly co-existence of humans and dinosaurs during the same era. The asteroid hypothesized to have caused the mass extinction event misses the Earth, allowing the behemoths to continue their existence unimpeded by global climate change. Several million years later, dinosaurs have developed into anthropomorphized creatures while humans favor walking on all fours and yapping like dogs. The Good Dinosaur’s hero, Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa), is the youngest member of an Apatosaurus (a.k.a. “Brontosaurus”) family - Dad (Jeffrey Wright), Mom (Frances McDormand), and three kids. They’re farmers, stocking up for the winter. But they have a “pest” problem - a human child (later named “Spot”) is sneaking into their stores and eating their corn. Dad tasks Arlo with the chore of exterminating the intruder. But the young dinosaur can’t bring himself to kill. A chase ensues and, when Arlo and his father are caught in a sudden storm, tragedy occurs. The rest of the movie follows Arlo and Spot, swept away by a river to a far-off place, as they make the homeward journey.

Visually, The Good Dinosaur boasts some of the most amazingly photo-realistic sets I have seen in any animated film. There are times when it appears as if the filmmakers inserted the characters/creatures into real world footage. The water scenes - often troublesome in animated films - are flawlessly rendered. If The Good Dinosaur falls short in the narrative department, it represents a step forward for Pixar’s artists. The realism of the surroundings makes the dinosaurs seem more cute and cartoonish than they might otherwise. It’s a conscious choice since photo-realistic dinosaurs might be too frightening for young children. After all, this isn’t Jurassic World.

A role reversal casts a non-human as the chatty protagonist and a (prehistoric) homo sapien as the sidekick/pet. Although it’s an accepted conceit that animals often talk in Disney movies, few are as verbally skilled as Arlo. And Spot (thus named to re-inforce his similarities to a loyal canine) never utters a word, although he scratches himself and howls from time-to-time. Unfortunately, this clever inversion doesn’t make either Arlo or Spot more interesting. They’re generic cookie-cutter characters.

The pace, as is often the case with road movies regardless of the species of the protagonists or the terrain through which they travel, is uneven. There are long stretches when little happens punctuated by action set pieces. Many “popular” dinosaurs make appearances, including T-Rexes and velociraptors. Perhaps the best moment comes during an understated scene where Arlo and Spot, who don’t share a language, use sticks to communicate. There’s emotion and pathos in this sequence - something the rest of the movie could have used more of.

The problem is that the film’s uncertain narrative creates a variable viewing experience. Despite some of Pixar’s recent failures, there’s still an expectation that anything with their name attached with be better than features produced by their rivals, but that’s not the case with The Good Dinosaur. The movie isn’t appreciably better or worse than a Madagascar or an Ice Age. It’s top-quality animation in service of a less than top-quality script.… Expand

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bslaybaughDec 16, 2015

Being an animator and having a huge love and respect for Pixar, I wanted to love this movie. I had been looking forward to it for months but it after seeing it I fell like they just missed the mark. The character design felt completely out ofBeing an animator and having a huge love and respect for Pixar, I wanted to love this movie. I had been looking forward to it for months but it after seeing it I fell like they just missed the mark. The character design felt completely out of place from the environments and even between Spot and Arlo. The most obvious of all was the lack of story. It didn't seem like they really nailed down the story in the development phase before moving into production. Not their best one, but still had a few good laughs.… Expand

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MattBrady99Dec 7, 2015

The Good Dinosaur is one beautiful animated movie with many creativity elements in it, but the movie itself sadly doesn't hold up. The story isn't anything special, it's very predictable at times and overall it was really disappointing. It'sThe Good Dinosaur is one beautiful animated movie with many creativity elements in it, but the movie itself sadly doesn't hold up. The story isn't anything special, it's very predictable at times and overall it was really disappointing. It's not bad as some people say, but it's not great… Expand

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AxeTNov 28, 2015

I'm starting to think it's me and not Pixar. The magic is mostly gone and it may not be their fault. Was it the novelty of the CG animation in all its newness that eventually wore away over 20 years? Have all the spins on familiarI'm starting to think it's me and not Pixar. The magic is mostly gone and it may not be their fault. Was it the novelty of the CG animation in all its newness that eventually wore away over 20 years? Have all the spins on familiar archetypal stories been used up? Has the wit become par for the course? I don't know exactly, but while I can see nothing particularly wrong with this movie, it didn't hold my interest strongly either. All the elements seem to be in place and as astutely executed as ever with stunning visual detail and clever humor throughout. The over-arching story is so familiar though. This time it comes off as been there done that once too often, but for kids it's still great I'm sure. The best of Pixar works exceedingly well for all.… Expand

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MoviebuffreviewDec 26, 2015

The Good Dinosaur may be perhaps one of the most frustrating viewing experiences I've had at any Pixar movie. On the one hand, it is one of the most technically impressive films the studio has done, with near photorealistic environments andThe Good Dinosaur may be perhaps one of the most frustrating viewing experiences I've had at any Pixar movie. On the one hand, it is one of the most technically impressive films the studio has done, with near photorealistic environments and incredible attention to detail in the characters. Furthermore, the characters are all, for the most part, quite memorable, and there are moments of excellent visual storytelling that match the studio's typical high mark in quality. At the same time, The Good Dinosaur has almost as many frustrating moments, where the plot falls into cliches, where the storytelling becomes on the nose and rushed, and where the bad parts often times stand out more, unfortunately, because of the glimmers of brilliance throughout. The Good Dinosaur still lives up to the name of being "good", but in a movie where it had the potential to be "excellent", I cannot say that I'm not slightly disappointed.… Expand

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MattyiceNov 28, 2015

After the visual masterpiece that is Inside Out, I thought Pixar had returned completely back to form, but its "new" directors continue to bring the company and its films down. The Good Dinosaur is not a film worthy of the Pixar name. EvenAfter the visual masterpiece that is Inside Out, I thought Pixar had returned completely back to form, but its "new" directors continue to bring the company and its films down. The Good Dinosaur is not a film worthy of the Pixar name. Even though its animation is gorgeous and the relationship between Arlo and his human companion Spot is great, it struggles strongly in the story department. The film feels very formulaic and I became generally disinterested in it about 45 minutes in. It also has very simple themes which don't stand up, even in comparison to Pixar's worst films. It's a cute movie, but far from a great one due to its unoriginal and bland story. Pixar needs to utilize its vets rather than giving projects to its rookie directors.… Expand

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samichsupernovaDec 2, 2015

I'm really conflicted on this one. On the one hand, the photo-realistic landscapes are stunningly gorgeous and there are some shots (the setting sun and the T-Rex ranchers) that will take your breath away. Some of the best moments in thisI'm really conflicted on this one. On the one hand, the photo-realistic landscapes are stunningly gorgeous and there are some shots (the setting sun and the T-Rex ranchers) that will take your breath away. Some of the best moments in this film are told cinematically, without any dialogue whatsoever.

On the other hand, the story is so basic and the beats so predictable that most adults will have checked out by the time the film takes its sweet time winding down to its conclusion, which seems more like a relief than a revelation.

Don't get me wrong, there are some seriously quality scenes (the campfire with the T-Rexes, the way Arlo learns to swim, the 'howling' scene) but the whole is way less than the sum of its parts (some of which strongly resemble "The Lion King" and "The Land Before Time", both of which are clearly better films). Director Pete Sohn does his best and nails the visual tone poem side of things, but there's really only so far you can take this bare-bones coming-of-age-and-overcoming-your-fears story, especially since Pixar's "storyboard-by-committee" technique has lately resulted in their films playing it super safe so that the message translates into global box office. I'm fine with people all over the world being able to relate to their films on a deep level, but when shooting for the lowest common denominator gets to the point of robbing the work of personality and leaving the audience with a third act that runs on cruise control, it's time to dial it back a notch.

When your kid-friendly dinosaur film gets most of its personality from characters' accents, that's when you know the fact that your leads are actual DINOSAURS is underutilized and under-emphasized (throughout, the movie plays it straight, treating dinosaurs as Wild West-era Americans, and Spot as a kind of dog-human hybrid). The lead, Arlo, is actually one of the film's big problems, because the kid that voices him is so annoying I wanted to walk into the voice recording booth and shove a sock in his mouth.

Also, just so you all know, the dinosaurs are not meant to represent actual dinosaurs, but rather dinosaurs as they might have been in something likely closer to modern times had they not been wiped out.

I have been a Pixar fan since the beginning, but after "Up", their output has been really uneven, with the exception of "Inside Out", which was really well put-together but did not portray the workings of the brain with anything resembling reality. With "The Good Dinosaur," if Pixar either eschewed a script altogether and made an experimental dialogue-free film that emphasized the landscapes and mise-en-scene, or cranked out a halfway decent script that wasn't riddled with cliches, this might have even been deserving of being ranked with the likes of "Wall-E" and "Finding Nemo". Instead, it's just slightly better than "Brave" and "Cars 2".

I am giving this a 6 because I felt like it could have been so much more. Everything about this film is a missed opportunity. It was a waste of some beautiful backgrounds to pair them up with such ugly character designs, a waste of great voice talent by having them recite a script that nearly put me to sleep, and a waste of the time of their adult audience members, whose kids will probably enjoy this film once or twice but quickly get bored.… Expand

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WannaBMWNov 27, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good Dinosaur, Bad Movie?
OK, OK, “The Good Dinosaur” was not really a bad movie. But Disney/Pixar, and we the public audience along with it, have set the bar pretty high for its films. When “Finding Nemo” was announced, I scoffed at the idea of a movie about the ocean and a couple fish. I watched it, and it became one of my favorite movies. “Toy Story 3” came out years after its predecessors, and it brought along a darker tone and heavier moments, but it all worked so well and we felt like we were continuing life’s journey with the favorite childhood toy characters again. I generally liked all Pixar/Disney movies, to varying degrees. That being said, I definitely had high hopes for “The Good Dinosaur.” After all, dinosaurs alone sound more exciting than a couple of fish in the sea, right?

[SPOILER ALERT]
“The Good Dinosaur” (TGD) has its moments. There are the clear values of family and the life lesson of growing up and facing your fears (seriously, that is mentioned aloud how many times in the movie?). There are the emotional, tear-jerking scenes. There is character development and growth (to an extent) in an obvious plotline.
But something about “TGD” was different. What sticks out the most is the portrayal of the human characters in this alternate universe. Some may call it dehumanizing, because that’s exactly what it is. But that word only makes sense in a world where we have become the top intellectual species. It’s humbling (and amusing) to think of what might have been if the history of the Earth had taken a different path. So I could suspend the awkward feelings I initially had when I first saw Spot, thinking it would ultimately teach a lesson about us humans in the world (just as “Wall-E” criticized society). But I doubt TGD meant anything more by it than I already mentioned; it was just an alternate universe where humans did not come out on top.

There were a lot of scenes atypical of Disney/Pixar movies. They caught me by surprise. The movie didn’t seem completely kid-friendly, a notion validated by its “PG” rating. There were barbaric moments, including Spot with the bug’s head and Thunderclaw with the “free critter.” I really had to ask myself, “Is this really a Disney/Pixar movie?? This movie just keeps getting weirder.” So by the time Spot took a chunk out of Thunderclaw’s wing, I was unfazed. Then there was the moment with the bad fruit/psychedelic/drug-suggesting scene. Was that really necessary??

Ultimately, TGD ended too soon for me. Not as in “this movie is so good I need more of it!” but rather, it felt incomplete. Personally, I didn’t experience catharsis (the emotional release you feel at the end of a story/movie when everything is resolved). I still had questions, and I’m not sure I was OK with how everything worked out. Arlo’s “Poppa” died, and Arlo no longer blamed it on Spot. I’m guessing Arlo realized that if he hadn’t been afraid to do his “job” earlier, his father would still be alive. So Arlo realizes the blame lies largely with him and his fears. But his job was to MURDER a critter (Spot), and what lesson was his dad teaching him there? Hello, is this a Disney/Pixar movie, advocating killing?? Poppa was quite nonchalant about it, too. Ignoring that, has Arlo vindicated himself by the end? Has he grown enough to compensate for his father’s death? That I am not sure of. There’s also that weird moment with Arlo talking to his Poppa in his imagination, and Arlo exclaims that he loves Spot. Uhm, weird, even just the WAY he said it. Half the movie, he blames Spot for his father’s tragic death, and then Arlo loves Spot like a young boy loves his beloved pet dog. Character growth/development? I guess

Then there are the logical flaws, but suspension of disbelief is required in most movies. For fun, I’ll still point out a few. Somehow, Spot travels the entire distance Arlo got washed down the river. That is impressive, judging by the return journey Arlo takes home. Secondly, Arlo gets caught full force by the mudslide/raging torrents of water AND falls down a waterfall, and somehow survives. But his tough Poppa died from a similar fate?? Not to mention the endless hits Arlo sustained to his head. And lastly, just to be nit-picky, Arlo draws the circle in the ground around Spot and his family without moving from his standing spot. He’s not tall enough nor does he have a neck long enough to realistically do that.
I look at the positives of this film. The scenery and animations are gorgeous, top-notched. Emotions are jerked, laughs had. Lessons can be found. There are clever play on words/ideas (storm birds, the scene with their “head in the clouds,” Spot as a “lone wolf”).Let’s say that I accept that the film requires a more mature perspective, and that the uncharacteristic scenes mentioned above ultimately don’t bother me. Would I say TGD is a good movie? Sadly no. It was just lacking for me. It didn’t feel as complete as all of Disney/Pixar’s other works.… Expand

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TheBigDealNov 30, 2015

I saw this movie because I went to a double feature that showed this before Creed. I usually like
Pixar movies, but this one seemed very generic. It kind seemed like a dull mixture of what I remember from Land Before Time (haven't seenI saw this movie because I went to a double feature that showed this before Creed. I usually like
Pixar movies, but this one seemed very generic. It kind seemed like a dull mixture of what I remember from Land Before Time (haven't seen since I was a kid) and Lion King. Towards the end I just kept looking at the time waiting for it to be over so I can watch Creed. If you have kids, sure take them to see it. Just don't be expecting to be entertained as an adult.… Expand

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cadoverNov 27, 2015

If, like me, you rush to the theater in anticipation of the latest Pixar release, the Good Dinosaur is like a stab to the heart. There is just so much wrong: horrifying cliches that are usually never found in Pixar movies, 1-dimensional 'badIf, like me, you rush to the theater in anticipation of the latest Pixar release, the Good Dinosaur is like a stab to the heart. There is just so much wrong: horrifying cliches that are usually never found in Pixar movies, 1-dimensional 'bad guys' who appear and disappear on a whim, a wide-hipped matronly mother complete with sashaying waddle who is helpless without her strong husband, and worst of all, our beloved dinosaur whose constant tripping over his feet starts to get on your nerves so you kind of hate him by the end. A primitive mess that panders to the lowest common denominator of audiences.
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Jess_HillJan 16, 2016

We've come to have high expectations of Pixar and, I'm sorry to say, this film is a little disappointing. Poorly realised, with a plot that leaves a great deal to be desired, this is a collection of endearing moments strung together in aWe've come to have high expectations of Pixar and, I'm sorry to say, this film is a little disappointing. Poorly realised, with a plot that leaves a great deal to be desired, this is a collection of endearing moments strung together in a vague fashion that lacks the subtlety and depth of previous Pixar offerings. Small children will enjoy it, and it's not unentertaining, but it won't enthrall a more sophisticated audience like its predecessors. 5.32/10… Expand

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beingryanjudeFeb 18, 2016

In the most simple sense, THE GOOD DINOSAUR is a reworking of THE LION KING—only this time with dinosaurs and without its tremendous music and originality. Just as any Pixar film: its story and characters are lovable. Unfortunately, this taleIn the most simple sense, THE GOOD DINOSAUR is a reworking of THE LION KING—only this time with dinosaurs and without its tremendous music and originality. Just as any Pixar film: its story and characters are lovable. Unfortunately, this tale is missing some of the enthusiasm more prominent in its predecessors.… Expand

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sanyrubApr 9, 2016

It lacks some punch and personality. But visually it is gorgeous and the story, although seen before, is enjoyable enough. If you are in the mood for some nice, harmless and good-vibe-like stuff this is the movie to watch. There´s not muchIt lacks some punch and personality. But visually it is gorgeous and the story, although seen before, is enjoyable enough. If you are in the mood for some nice, harmless and good-vibe-like stuff this is the movie to watch. There´s not much more in it. But it is definitely enough.… Expand

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SEROJAug 22, 2016

Visually - perfect, plot - predictable, characters - typicall, action - acceptable. Overall this is a fun family/kids movie for a watch or a two, but it's diffenitely not in the top Pixar movies

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AfNinoAug 24, 2016

This film is truly a wonder in terms of its visual animation. However that's honestly the only great thing about this movie. For the normal kid it'll probably be just a harmless and fun movie to watch, but as a person who's seen plenty ofThis film is truly a wonder in terms of its visual animation. However that's honestly the only great thing about this movie. For the normal kid it'll probably be just a harmless and fun movie to watch, but as a person who's seen plenty of animated films over the years this just seems like a remix of several other Disney films crumpled together in a dinosaur universe. I actually left the cinema sensing an awful lot of deja-vu. Shame, since the animation of this film is stunning.… Expand

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BrunoVn00Apr 12, 2019

What an underwhelming film. I guess that the fact that I hated this movie when I first saw it it's because I had REALLY high expectations, as a couple months earlier, Inside Out, one of the best animated movies of the decade was released.What an underwhelming film. I guess that the fact that I hated this movie when I first saw it it's because I had REALLY high expectations, as a couple months earlier, Inside Out, one of the best animated movies of the decade was released. This is honestly the second worst Pixar movie ever and maybe the worst Pixar movie that wasn't a cash grab. This movie had a very troubled production and maybe Pixar lost faith in this movie and instead of cancelling it, they rushed it, released it and gave almost no marketing to it, because this movie feels so...Rushed.

Now, "rushed" feels its writing, because the animation definetly doesn't feel rushed, it's STUNNING. All backgrounds feature beautiful photo-realistic landscapes and those breathtaking vistas are the best part of this movie and maybe the only good thing, because everything else is so bad.
The plot is generic and now I know that that could not have been a bad thing as Pixar has proven to turn generic stories into masterpieces because of the wonderful way those stories are executed and this movie lacks that: A good execution of its story. This is a very boring movie, with almost nothing interesting happening the whole movie. The characters are non-existent, besides Arlo and Spot, every other character is just a pile of rocks, their only purpose are being plot devices, so this movie doesn't really have any conflict.
There's almost zero humor, nothing truly emotional, nothing truly inspiring, this is a big pile of nothing.

The third act might be one of the worst a Pixar movie has ever had. The climax feels SO forced and there are no stakes and no tension, it made me feel nothing, just like the rest of this movie (If you've seen the movie, you might know what I'm refering to).

I actually feel sad for the animators of this movie: They invested so much time and hard work to make the landscapes look gorgeous and visually impressive, but they wasted their talent in a bland, forgettable and boring story.… Expand

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WiholkeJan 20, 2021

In my Cars 2 review, I mentioned that The Good Dinosaur was PIXAR's worst film. After rewatching it, I was a little harsh, but I still don't like it all that much. Coming right after Inside Out, this movie looks like a disaster. However,In my Cars 2 review, I mentioned that The Good Dinosaur was PIXAR's worst film. After rewatching it, I was a little harsh, but I still don't like it all that much. Coming right after Inside Out, this movie looks like a disaster. However, it's a perfectly safe and inoffensive movie, just low for PIXAR. One of the opening shots actually made my jaw drop because of how real it looked, which is the biggest praise I can say. Minus the character design, this is PIXAR's most beautiful looking film, it's just a shame that the story isn't all that great. It's an interesting spin on a "Western-ish" genre because instead of humans being the farmers and cowboys and rustlers it's dinosaurs. The marketing never revealed this information so it was an unpleasant surprise the first time I watched it and probably why I don't have many fond memories with this film. Now that I have rewatched it I can say that the story works well enough, I just don't like that dinosaurs are the main characters, which leads me to the character design. The movie looks gorgeous, but this clashes with very cartoony dinosaurs and it just does not work for me. It sucks me out of the movie, which leaves the movie feeling forgettable. The story isn't awful but it sure doesn't help out the poor character design. The only characters I like are Arlo and Spot, but I can't say much else about the other characters because they're so forgettable. Lastly, I don't think kids would respond well to this movie. Kids love dinosaurs and seeing them like this I feel would be kind of weird for them. It certainly was for me. But there's also a lot of dark stuff that happens in this movie: decapitations, innocent animals being eaten gruesomely, acid trips, etc. It's strange for PIXAR, and that's about how I can sum up this movie. The Good Dinosaur is definitely PIXAR's strangest movie. However, I will say that after rewatching it, I do like The Good Dinosaur a little more than Cars 2. But similarly to Brave, I couldn't see myself watching it again.… Expand

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mijxeroMar 2, 2016

This movie failed to take off at any point. While some parts were funny and the visuals were nice I just waiting for it to grab me. It really felt like it just moved from set piece to set piece without a real story arc. The ending wasThis movie failed to take off at any point. While some parts were funny and the visuals were nice I just waiting for it to grab me. It really felt like it just moved from set piece to set piece without a real story arc. The ending was disappointing and wonder if it got run through a grinder of focus groups instead of what was originally thought up. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't especially good either.… Expand