Parents need to know that The Good Dinosaur -- Pixar's lush animated prehistoric saga that successfully melds Finding Nemo and E.T. -- has stunning visuals, moments of clever humor, strong messages about loyalty and bravery, and many scenes of danger, trauma, and peril that are likely to frighten younger/more sensitive ...

Is The Good Dinosaur appropriate for kids?

We don't recommend The Good Dinosaur for children under 7 years, and we do recommend parental guidance for children aged 7-9 years. This is because the movie has several upsetting and scary scenes and themes, which include the deaths of family members and characters being separated from their families.

Why is The Good Dinosaur considered bad?

As beautifully detailed as the scenery is in the film, it doesn't make up for its lack of substance. Its minimalistic story and underdeveloped characters meant that it made Pixar's first flop. The Good Dinosaur now stands as one of Pixar's worst films and a sad example of what can happen with a messy production.

Is it OK for a 5 year old to watch Jurassic Park?

Because of these complex ideas and the many scary scenes, this is not a movie for younger children. Values in this movie that you could reinforce with your children include courage and loyalty.

Why was The Good Dinosaur so dark?

(In the revised script, Arlo's father dies in a rainstorm, leaving Arlo lost in the wilderness with Spot.) As a result, Arlo would deal “with themes that are a little darker than usual,” Sohn told The Hollywood Reporter. “That only helps depict what a kid goes through when they're maturing.”

The Good Dinosaur - Official US Trailer

Are there any scary parts in The Good Dinosaur?

Violence & Scariness

Carnivorous predatory birds and dinosaurs (many with big, sharp teeth) menace Arlo and Spot; they get caught in a stampede as well. Major forces of nature -- including storms, floods, and treacherous mountain passes (all of which look very real) -- repeatedly put Arlo and Spot at mortal risk.

What is the main problem in The Good Dinosaur?

The main conflict is Arlo's inner journey to embracing his fear, while his outer conflict revolves around getting home. His relationship with Spot is actually entirely ancillary to the main conflict.

What is the least scariest Jurassic Park movie?

Jurassic Park III Was More of an Action Film Than a Horror Film. Unlike the other films in the franchise, Jurassic Park III was the least similar to what had come before or even after.

Is there swearing in Jurassic Park?

Kids will see people and animals being hunted and eaten by realistic-looking dinosaurs. While there's little blood and gore (although one scene gruesomely involves a severed arm), there's tons of suspense, many "jump-scare" scenes, and some chases/crashes. Expect a bit of swearing (including a few instances of "s--t").

What does PG-13 mean?

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use.

Why do so many people hate The Good Dinosaur?

Unmemorable characters with terrible designs, awful writing and pacing, non-existent plotting, lack of target audience... This is worthless!

Why is The Good Dinosaur a sad movie?

Shortly after his father's death, Arlo is separated from his family. Hundreds of miles away from his home in the Claw Tooth Mountains, Arlo has to come to terms with his father's death while overcoming his fears of the world. "There's a little too much value placed in fear," Wright said.

Is Arlo's dad alive?

Poppa Henry is a character in The Good Dinosaur. He was the father of Arlo, Buck, and Libby. He died after a river accident.

Is The Good Dinosaur violent?

Violence & Gore (8)

The main character is often put into peril by nature. Several insects and small animals are killed/eaten. The head of a large insect is ripped off in a slightly gross and shocking manner. Funny for older audiences, but may be slightly freaky for younger kids.

Is The Good Dinosaur a boy or girl?

Arlo was designed so that the audience could identify with him and be able to see the "boy" inside the dinosaur. Since The Good Dinosaur is set in a world in which dinosaurs never became extinct, they were instead able to evolve. Herbivores like Arlo and his family become farmers, and carnivores like the T.

Is Zootopia appropriate for kids?

Zootopia is an entertaining comedy that most of the family will enjoy. Zootopia is most suitable for children aged over eight years. Because of the movie's violence and scary scenes, we don't recommend it for children under seven years. We also recommend parental guidance for seven-year-olds.

What is the bad language in Jurassic World?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie. Infrequent use of "s--t," "bulls--t," "damn." Parents need to know that Jurassic World is more violent and terrifying than the original Jurassic Park.

Is Jurassic Park ok for a 7 year old?

Can I take my children to see Jurassic Park? Our 12A age rating means that a film is suitable for audiences of 12 and over.

Is there kissing in Jurassic Park?

There was an axed scene where the two passionately embrace and kiss while working at the Velociraptor dig site. This stands in stark contrast to Michael Crichton's book, where the two were simply friends and Dr. Sattler was engaged to another man.

Was the original Jurassic Park Rated R?

Directed by Steven Spielberg, the adventure that was '65 million years in the making' was an interesting classification case thanks to the intensity and impact of the dinosaur attacks. At the time, the Compliance Officers who viewed the film made a clear recommendation for a PG certificate.

Was Jurassic Park a flop?

It was a blockbuster hit and went on to gross over $914 million worldwide in its original theatrical run, surpassing Spielberg's own E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to become the highest-grossing film of all time until the release of Titanic in 1997. It also remains the highest-grossing film directed by Spielberg to date.

Who is the kid in Jurassic Park that doesn't look very scary?

Quotes. Volunteer Boy : That doesn't look very scary. More like a six-foot turkey.

Why was The Good Dinosaur sad?

In the film, Arlo gets caught in a current and carried down a long river away from his family and is trying to get home. (Sad.) He realizes he has to follow the river to walk back home and along the way befriends Spot, who is something of an orphan and looking for a companion. (More sad.)

Why did the humans have white hair in The Good Dinosaur?

In addition, the movie attempted to use symbolism to show Spot finding other, more evolved humans in the wild while going to Arlo's home by using white hair on the older male human. Later in the film, they show an entire family of humans, with both the parents and children looking albino with grey hair and red eyes.

What is the T Rex name in The Good Dinosaur?

"Butch is a rugged and intimidating Tyrannosaurus Rex—showcased by the gruesome scar across his face. A veteran rancher who's a real pro when it comes to herding longhorns, Butch encourages his kids Ramsey and Nash to learn by doing, hurling them into one hairy situation after another.