The Land before Time is simply a smashing film, and no I don't just mean a kids film I mean a proper film. Helmed by Don Bluth this is certainly his finest movie and indeed it is debatable if he ever produced anything of worth again. The story is the tale of five young dinosaurs who after a terrible earthquake are making their way to the great valley, a paradise were they can again be reunited with their parents. The characters are a beautiful bunch. The main identity throughout the film is littlefoot a baby brontosaurus, though he is by no means the best character. Included in his main gang are Ducky, Cera, Spike, and my personal favourite the flyer Petrie. Each of the characters have their own splendid personality's from Sarahs pride to Duckys optimism. However the film certainly is not overly cute by any means. The film is plagued with black and earthy tones that give the film a dark feeling. However the main cause of strife in this prehistoric world is the brilliant T-Rex Sharptooth, who haunts the picture and when he appears really is scary. The animation is excellent and carries a certain charm to it, that few films have been able to capture since. To conclude The Land before Time is a must for family viewing, and even if you are on your own you could do a lot worse.
Review of The Land Before Time
