Review of The Land Before Time (1988) by Magicbuns1992 — 08 Apr 2020
The premise is seemingly simple; it's set at the great extinction of the dinosaurs and the protagonists are trying to journey to the 'Great Valley', a small patch of land where vegetation remains.
Yes, it may be 'ootsie cutsie' as some say but this movie is definitely not childish at it's heart. Obviously, it is a children's movie and the story line is atypical in ways but at it's core, this movie deals with serious moments that all of us will face in an incredibly mature fashion and it delivers them in a way that doesn't treat (older) children like imbeciles. We all have to face the suffering these protagonists face one day and though it's not always direct about that, the way it delivers it is heartfelt and sincere. With all due respect to those who think it's 'goofy' or 'cheesy' at times, I would disagree and say that they are a lesson to children and adults alike. That when things are bad and people suffer (which we all will experience), the thing that pulls us through these times is perseverance, acceptance, humour, friendship and love. It might have delivered them in a 'goofy' way to children but unlike most modern children's movie, it's not just about gaining cheap laughs but that when we're in dark times and we are suffering we need to pull through it with some light.
Most children movies don't deal with serious life events as a way to convey a moral and philosophical message in the way this movie does.
This review of The Land Before Time (1988) was written by Magicbuns1992 on 08 Apr 2020.
The Land Before Time has generally received positive reviews.
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