Sheep Movie Review: Walking With Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs 

Directed by: Neil Nightingale, Barry Cook

PG 

Staring: Justin Long, John Leguizamo and Karl Urban

Plot:

For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS is the ultimate immersive, big screen adventure for families. Meet dinosaurs more real than you've ever seen as you take off on a thrilling prehistoric adventure, where Patchi, an underdog dinosaur, triumphs against all odds to become a hero for the ages. 

After watching the trailer for this film about a million times since the marketing was insane, I thought this would be a great movie to take my seven year old son to. He enjoyed it enough, but he also loves cartoons where farts are trapped inside characters' stomachs. True story, you can view that charming clip HERE.

So while a young boy may enjoy this film, parents will be wishing they waited to rent the DVD for a dollar. From the moment these dinos hatch, you're expecting an epic adventure to take place, a grand adventure filled with quirky moments. That never happens. At the very least, I thought we would get emotionally invested in the characters. That also never happened. This one falls into a shallow grave of emotionless nothing, backed with voice acting that was tedious to listen to at times. 

I paid for the 3D experience, which only added insult to injury. The visuals where fine, beautiful at times, but I really wished the folks writing the script had spent more time on this one. 

On the plus side, there was a good attempt to mix educational learning with a talking film. But we would have much rather gotten this experience at a dino museum, at least I would be getting more bang for the buck. 

Karl Urban does make a quick cameo in the beginning and end of the film and while I love him, I wish his voice would have been used in the film (as one of the dinosaurs). For whatever reason, only the main kid character dinos talked. No idea why. You're left with an annoying bird, bully big brother and gal who's pinning over the runt dino. 

Overall this one was a big let down. Nothing special at all. Save your money. 

Getting 1 Sheep

KD  

Walking With the Dinosaurs Book Bonanza! + giveaway

Who is going to see Walking With Dinosaurs the 3D Movie? (Katie puts her hand up!) Harper Collins has a whole line of children's books based on the movie. 

Walking with Dinosaurs Encyclopedia (Walking With Dinosaurs the 3d Movie) Hardcover

by Steve Brusatte (Author)

Ages 8-12
The Walking with Dinosaurs Encyclopedia is filled with facts about the dinosaurs from the movie as well as facts about the world the dinosaurs inhabited and theories about their rise and fall. With full-color images from the film and photos of paleontologists at work, this encyclopedia is a must-have item forWalking with Dinosaurs fans.

Walking with Dinosaurs, a six-part documentary on the BBC, is now the most watched cable documentary ever, as well as a long-running live stage show. The long-awaited 3D motion picture comes out this December, and is sure to thrill fans.

Walking with Dinosaurs Handbook Hardcover
by Calliope Glass

Ages 8-12
Walk with the dinosaurs in this handbook, with full-color illustrations, based on the feature film. Walking with Dinosaurs, a six-part documentary on the BBC, is now the most watched cable documentary ever, as well as a long-running live stage show. The long-awaited 3D motion picture comes out this December, and is sure to thrill fans.

Walking With Dinosaurs: A Reusable Sticker Book (Walking With Dinosaurs the 3d Movie) Paperback
by Jane Stevens

Ages 4-8
Explore the world of dinosaurs in this fun-filled book with games, activities, and more than 500 stickers!Walking with Dinosaurs, a six-part documentary on the BBC, is now the most watched cable documentary ever, as well as a long-running live stage show. The long-awaited 3D motion picture comes out this December, and is sure to thrill fans.

Walking with Dinosaurs: The Great Migration (Walking With Dinosaurs: the 3d Movie) Paperback
by J. E. Bright

Ages 4-8
Walk with the dinosaurs in this 8x8 storybook with stickers, based on the motion picture. It's time for the Pachyrhino herd to move from their summer home to the Winter Ground.

Walking with Dinosaurs, a six-part documentary on the BBC, is now the most watched cable documentary ever, as well as a long-running live stage show. The long-awaited 3D motion picture comes out this December, and is sure to thrill fans.

Walking with Dinosaurs: Patchi's Big Adventure (Walking With Dinosaurs the 3d Movie) Paperback
by J. E. Bright

Ages 4-8
Walk with the dinosaurs in this 8x8 storybook with a 3D poster and glasses, based on the motion picture.

Patchi is ready to leave the Pachyrhino nest. But one small distraction changes his course,sending him off into the jungle on a great adventure. Will Patchi be able to find his way back home?

Walking with Dinosaurs, a six-part documentary on the BBC, is now the most watched cable documentary ever, as well as a long-running live stage show. The long-awaited 3D motion picture comes out this December, and is sure to thrill fans.

Walking with Dinosaurs: The Winter Ground (I Can Read Book 2)

Walk with the dinosaurs in this I Can Read book based on the motion picture. In this story, Patchi and Juniper get separated from their herd during the great migration. Will they make it to the Winter Ground, where their families are waiting? Walking with Dinosaurs: The Winter Ground is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Walking with Dinosaurs, a six-part documentary on the BBC, is now the most watched cable documentary ever, as well as a long-running live stage show. The long-awaited 3D motion picture comes out this December, and is sure to thrill fans.

Walking with Dinosaurs: Friends Stick Together (I Can Read Book 2)Paperback
by Alexis Barad-Cutler

Ages 4-8
Walk with the dinosaurs in this Level 2 I Can Read book based on the motion picture. In this story, Patchi meets Juniper and knows he's finally found a friend. There's only one problem: She's in a different herd. I Can Read books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Walking with Dinosaurs: Friends Stick Together is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Walking with Dinosaurs, a six-part documentary on the BBC, is now the most watched cable documentary ever, as well as a long-running live stage show. The long-awaited 3D motion picture comes out this December, and is sure to thrill fans.

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Walking with Dinosaurs Encyclopedia

Walking with Dinosaurs: The Winter Ground

Walking with Dinosaurs: Patchi's Big Adventure

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