Review of The Good Dinosaur (2015) by Jerry A — 07 Mar 2016

While this is a minor disappointment by Pixar standards, The Good Dinosaur is still an amazing movie that raises the bar for visuals in amated movies.

This review of The Good Dinosaur (2015) was written by Jerry A on 07 Mar 2016.

The Good Dinosaur has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nadiacloud (6) on 09 Oct 2018

What a disappointing Pixar film. The Good Dinosaur is very boring, bland and childish…

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By Aaron K (520) on 16 Mar 2018

There are plenty of fairly amusing characters on offer and lots of undemanding incidental comedy that should work for kids if not adults…

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By Thomas F (401) on 22 Apr 2018

Arlo und Spot von Disney ist ein witziger und unterhaltsamer Familienfilm indem sich ein junger Dinosaurier mit einem Menschenjungen anfreundet…

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By Opra W (9) on 16 Mar 2018

There are plenty of fairly amusing characters on offer and lots of undemanding incidental comedy that should work for kids if not adults…

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By Kevin P (1,697) on 17 Oct 2018

Strengths: It's Pixar. There are certain things they always get right, even if it's not one of their best efforts…

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By Smilesong (6) on 07 May 2018

The Good Dinosaur is a fun enough movie, filled with the usual Disney-cliche where the parent dies and the kid feels a need to prove themselves…

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By John D (2,323) on 09 Nov 2018

The Good Dinosaur is quite mediocre for Pixar standards, however I feel it is also underrated…

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By Andre Meadows (101) for Black Nerd Comedy (101) on 02 Mar 2018

The emotions were there, but it felt like they were forcing them to be there. Almost like they were telling you they were there, not showing you…

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By Jennifer Heaton (346) for Alternative Lens (346) on 01 Nov 2018

Watching the final film, there are definitely still signs that The Good Dinosaur was a problem child but within the somewhat messy final result…

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By Robinleetioke (1) on 18 Aug 2019

My grandchildren absolutely love this movie Why are there adults posting reviews it’s a kids movie My mrs and myself our daughter and hubby…

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