The Good Dinosaur

The Good Dinosaur (2015)★ 6.9/10

PG · US · 93 min · November 10, 2015

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Fantasy

Directed by: Peter Sohn

Written by: Bob Peterson, Peter Sohn, Erik Benson, Meg LeFauve, Kelsey Mann

Is a journey into the world of dinosaurs where an dinosaur named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend, and together they travel on a adventure. On the way, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

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Awards · 1 wins, 11 nominations

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  • WinnerAnnie Awards 2016Annie · Outstanding Achievement in Animated Effects in an Animated Production
  • NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2016Golden Globe · Best Motion Picture - Animated
  • NomineeAnnie Awards 2016Annie · Outstanding Achievement in Character Design in an Animated Feature Production
  • NomineeAnnie Awards 2016Annie · Outstanding Achievement in Production Design in an Animated Feature Production
  • NomineeAnnie Awards 2016Annie · Outstanding Achievement in Music in an Animated Feature Production

Reviews

UUptownbetaAugust 15, 2024
The film’s landscapes and wide shots are indeed impressive, but there’s nothing much else to praise beyond the scenery. The narrative is slow and drawn out, the character designs lack aesthetic appeal, and there’s an overabundance of familiar tropes and subpar detail work. It almost feels like watching a 3D animation from two decades ago—it’s hard to believe this is a Pixar creation. It seems even Pixar can’t always deliver the boundless imagination and surprise we’ve come to expect.
Mmr878lazAugust 15, 2024
Pixar seems more interested in showcasing photorealistic visuals than crafting a complex story. Even the dinosaurs look like they’re made of clay. The script is simple, focusing on courage, adventure, and growth, with the human-pet dynamic being its only novel idea. It’s a film best suited for families, with parents bringing their children to the cinema for an educational experience.
SSessão ImaginárioApril 5, 2024
This film is decidedly aimed at adults with its dark coming-of-age journey. The young dinosaur's path is essentially a series of goodbyes to the past, marked by the harsh realities of the adult world. However, the ending is overly sentimental, suggesting that every true friendship leaves behind deep regrets as one leaves youth. It's a masterclass in visual storytelling, gradually improving from the beginning to a highly satisfying conclusion.
AAMetechApril 5, 2024
The visuals are exquisite, yet there's a slight discordance between the overly cartoonish dinosaur characters and the photorealistic CG backgrounds. The story is overly simple and lacks emotional depth. Pixar's storytelling has seen a decline in recent years, including the highly praised Inside Out. Moreover, the anthropomorphism of dinosaurs in this film, such as having them build houses, feels bizarre.
BbrycebddMarch 24, 2021

Friendship overcomes differences

This movie tells a story about friendship with a beautiful message about finding out place in this world, all within the mysterious and dangerous settings of the Jurassic era.
AAbdiel VillegasApril 17, 2026
super
Mmateus@5304September 24, 2024
Definitivamente esta película está orientada a los adultos, con un recorrido oscuro sobre el paso a la edad adulta. El camino del joven dinosaurio es prácticamente una serie de despedidas del pasado, marcado por la dura realidad del mundo adulto. De todas formas, el final es demasiado sentimental y propone que, a medida que uno abandona la juventud, cada amistad verdadera va dejando atrás mucho arrepentimiento. Es una clase magistral de narración visual que empieza teniendo una puntuación de dos estrellas, pero poco a poco va mejorando hacia una conclusión muy satisfactoria.
AAlphonso_FerrellSeptember 24, 2024
O filme é voltado para adultos, com uma jornada sombria de amadurecimento. Em essência, o percurso do jovem dinossauro representa uma série de despedidas ao passado, marcadas pelas duras realidades do mundo adulto. Porém, o final é excessivamente sentimental, sugerindo que toda amizade verdadeira deixa para trás profundos arrependimentos quando saímos da juventude. É uma aula magistral em narrativa visual, começando com uma classificação de duas estrelas e melhorando aos poucos até chegar a uma conclusão satisfatória.
IIan_ValenciaSeptember 24, 2024
Los elementos visuales son exquisitamente hermosos, aunque hay una leve discordancia entre los personajes dinosaurios que son demasiado caricaturescos y los fondos fotorrealistas hechos por computadora. La historia es demasiado simple y le falta profundidad emocional. En estos últimos años, la narración de Pixar ha visto un declive, incluida la de la tan aclamada Intensa Mente. Además, el antropomorfismo de los dinosaurios en esta película, como el hecho de que construyan casas es un poco raro.
AAntione_MorganSeptember 24, 2024
Os visuais são extremamente bonitos, mas há uma ligeira discórdia entre os personagens de dinossauros excessivamente caricaturais e os cenários em CGI fotorrealistas. A história é simples e carece de profundidade emocional. A narrativa da Pixar sofreu um declínio nos últimos anos, incluindo "Divertida Mente". Além disso, o antropomorfismo dos dinossauros nesse filme parece bizarro.
UUser-1223668477September 15, 2024
Muy buena en verdad a mi en lo personal me gustó
AAlejandro_WalkerAugust 24, 2024
A Pixar parece mais interessada em apresentar visuais realistas do que em criar uma história complexa. Até os dinossauros parecem feitos de barro. O roteiro é simples, focando na coragem, aventura e crescimento, sendo a dinâmica entre o humano e o animal de estimação sua única ideia inovadora. É um filme mais adequado para famílias, em que os pais levam os filhos ao cinema para uma experiência educativa.

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