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We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
1993 71 min United States of America G 0+
★6.1
Animation, Science Fiction, Family
Director: Phil Nibbelink, Simon Wells, Dick Zondag
🎭 Based on
«We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story»
byHudson Talbott
Trailers
Description
Captain New Eyes travels back in time and feeds dinosaurs his Brain Grain cereal, which makes them intelligent and non-violent. They agree to go to the "Middle Future" in order to grant the wishes of children in New York City. They are to meet Dr. Bleeb of the Museum of Natural History, but get sidetracked with their new children friends and run into the Captain's evil brother, Professor Screweyes.
US Gross:
$9.32M
Worldwide:
$9.32M
Starring
John Goodman
Actor
Charles Fleischer
Actor
Blaze Berdahl
Actor
Key opinion
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story is regarded as a nostalgic, whimsical animation that emphasizes the importance of friendship and maintaining one's humanity. While some mature elements may feel jarring to adult viewers, the film's core themes regarding childhood dreams and the dangers of fear leave a lasting, vivid impression.
| Theme | The narrative effectively portrays the power of friendship and the importance of holding onto childhood innocence. | |
| Theme | The film explores complex, cautionary messages about the perils of premature adulthood and the self-annihilating nature of fear. | |
| Originality | The premise of integrating living dinosaurs into a modern, consumerist setting creates a unique and memorable sense of wonder. | |
| Accessibility | While children are likely to be fully immersed in the fantasy, adult viewers may find specific narrative moments, such as the children's romantic interactions, to be jarring or out of place. |