The Good Dinosaur-Kids’ Movie Review

What if dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 millions years ago? Luckily for young dinosaur Arlo, his parents and two siblings… they were not. Life is good for the dinosaur family, except for the dreadful day when a rainstorm washes Arlo down the river.  He ends up battered and bruised and miles away from home. Frightened and alone, Arlo comes across a Neanderthal boy and names him Spot. Now the two misfits embark on many adventures as they try to find Arlo’s beloved family. The Good Dinosaur is a Pixar animated film, and an adventure for all.

Rating: 4 and 1/2 buckets out of 5
Release Date: February 23, 2016
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 5+
Sexual Content: None
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

The Good Dinosaur is a perfect film for young kids. It’s not only funny with likable characters, there are some wonderful lessons. The film highlights the importance of facing your fears; the joys of good friends and family.

Sexual Content: None

Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

• There are frightening dinosaurs that eat small creatures, they chase Arlo and his friend Spot.
• There’s an emotional scene where Arlo and his father are together near a river, and his father is submerge by violent floodwaters.

Crude or Profane Language: None

Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

• Arlo and Spot eat rotten fruit from the ground which causes strange things to happen to them.

Will kids like it? Yes

• Young kids in the theater were laughing at the funny parts and very attentive in the dramatic parts. I interviewed a few four and five year-olds that loved the movie. They liked Arlo and thought the film was very funny.

Overall this is a funny and appropriate film for kids of all ages. Parents need to be aware of some moderate violence throughout the movie.

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