movies/tv The Land Before Time

[Tyger 213]

The Land Before Time is a 1988 theatrical animated film, directed by Don Bluth (with production based around his Ireland-based studio), and executive-produced by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Originally released by Universal Studios and Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, it features anthropomorphic dinosaurs living in a somewhat fantasy-based version of prehistoric earth.

Plot:

 

The plot concerns a young Apatosaurus named Littlefoot, who is orphaned when his mother is killed by a Tyrannosaurus. Littlefoot flees famine and upheaval to search for the "Great Valley", an area which has been spared devastation. On his journey, he meets four young companions: Cera, a Triceratops; Ducky, a Parasaurolophus; Petrie, a Pteranodon; and Spike, a Stegosaurus.

 

Theme:

 

The film explores issues of prejudice between the different species and the hardships they endure in their journey as they are guided by the spirit of Littlefoot's mother.

 

Voice Cast:

 

-Gabriel Damon as Littlefoot

-Candace Huston as Cera

-Judith Barsi as Ducky

-Will Ryan as Petrie

-Pat Hingle as the Narrator

-Helen Shaver as Littlefoot's Mother

-Burke Byrnes as Daddy Topps

-Bill Erwin as Grandpa Longneck

 

Reception:

 

The film was a critical and financial success and spawned a multi-million dollar franchise with thirteen direct-to-video sequels (without association with Bluth, Spielberg, or Lucas,) as well as merchandise (toys, video games, etc.) and a television series.

 

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Edited March 14, 2013 by Artemis
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[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

I only saw the movie where

 

they meet that baby T-rex or whatever

 

Do you know which one that was?

[Ham is tasty 33]

I used to love The Land Before Time. I have a poster of it somewhere in my closet.

[Discordian 6,015]

That was number 5 if memory serves, LRP.

 

No wait, that was number...3? He reappears in 5 though.

 

I haven't seen these movies in so long, I really should find them and get them.

Edited November 28, 2011 by Discordian

[Ezynell 2,037]

Used to watch it, don't remember any of it tho

[Tyger 213]

You must remember this song!

Used to watch it, don't remember any of it tho

 

[SXCJ40 125]

ah yes.... the land before time... the first one was good, but the rest of them annoyed me as a kid cuz sarah was always whining

[TomokoKuroki 1,707]

Nostalgia attack!! Oh my Celestia...I saw everything you could of seen from Land before time. I felt so bad for Little-foot when his mother died.

[Senn555 242]

One of my all-time favorite films. I don't mind the sequels, but they're really toned down for kids unlike the original.

 

I actually made a two-part tribute montage three years ago for a high school Christian Ethics project. It's basically a slideshow using screengrabs from the movie, told through music. I made a few of these "tributes" years back (including one that represented LBT VII), but I'm most proud of these two that I made for the original film.

 

 

 

[Tyger 213]

Those tributes are beautiful!

[w1kk3d 56]

I only saw the movie where

 

they meet that baby T-rex or whatever

 

Do you know which one that was?

 

I;m pretty sure it was two, but the thing is, that one wasn't Don Bluth. In fact it took most of his art style away. The dark and gritty atmosphere, and replaced it with a happier, brighter colored world.

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

Yeah that was the only one I've seen so I'm unfamiliar with the other art style

[Finesthour 7,287]

This still depresses me.

 

The voice actor of Ducky was murdered by her father :c

[D1SC0RD 987]

This still depresses me.

 

The voice actor of Ducky was murdered by her father :c

 

The father also killed his wife/her mother

[Finesthour 7,287]

The father also killed his wife/her mother

 

I know, but it did not need to be mentioned... :C

[D1SC0RD 987]

 

 

I know, but it did not need to be mentioned... :C

 

you started it.

Always have to finish what you start.

[Finesthour 7,287]

you started it.

Always have to finish what you start.

 

Yes, but not everything needs to be finished to be left alone!

[D1SC0RD 987]

-leaves it alone-

 

Im going to bed anyways. I just cant stay up ):

 

Sorry if i actually offended you s:

I think I'm safe, though

[Discordian 6,015]

I had no idea.

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

I had no idea.

 

Same here, I clicked this thread expecting some jolly talk about old movies not murder discussions D:

At least I learned something.

[Starlighty 967]

Ive only seen the first like 3 land before times..... There too many now that I don't care to watch them anymore xD

[StarGazer 129]

I liked the first one. No singing, no infernal happiness and sap. It was a great movie and I loved the theme song. On my ipod... makes me want to cry... Tree stars...

[TomokoKuroki 1,707]

Those tree stars were so important to me back then too.

[Viscra Maelstrom 3,718]

did this series ever end? i remember there being several movies of this, but i never saw anything that closed the whole story.

[TomokoKuroki 1,707]

I believe there was an end...I can't remember though...it's been ages.