Dinosaur

Name: Dinosaur
Director: Eric Leighton
Genre: Animation, Family, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2000-01-01
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: D. B. Sweeney, Alfre Woodard, Ossie Davis, Max Casella, Hayden Panettiere

2000Dir. Eric Leighton1h 22m

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Runtime1h 22m

Released2000

Budget$127.5M

Box office$354.2M

DirectorEric Leighton

About This Movie

Dinosaur (2000) is an interesting blend of animation and live-action that tries to create this lush prehistoric world. The pacing feels a bit off sometimes—like it’s rushing through character development to get to the next big action sequence. The practical effects, especially in the environments, are impressive, giving a nice depth to the landscapes. You’ve got this orphaned iguanodon named Aladar who’s raised by lemurs, which adds a unique twist to the classic survival story. Themes of family and resilience run throughout, though at times it can feel a bit heavy-handed. The voice performances are solid, but what really stands out are those stunning visual moments that capture the raw beauty and danger of the dinosaur age. It’s a curious film that’s worth revisiting every now and then.

Unique blend of animation and live-actionExplores themes of family and survivalVisually impressive environments