Little arms big attitude

Starring: Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Sam Elliott, Anna Paquin, A. J. Buckley, Steve Zahn, Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Sometimes you got to get through your fear to see the beauty on the other side." - Poppa

Why watch this? ... this kinda flew under the radar, but once I discovered it, my heart was glad.

Plot Summary: In an alternate history where dinosaurs never went extinct, a young Apatosaurus named Arlo, the runt of his farming family, finds himself separated from his home and loved ones after a tumultuous event. Lost and facing many dangers, Arlo must overcome his fears and learn to survive in the wild. Along his journey, he forms an unlikely friendship with a resourceful human boy, he names Spot, and together they navigate a challenging landscape in a quest to reunite Arlo with his family.

Dad's Preview: "OK, here comes another overly-sentimental kids movie," I thought. Of course, I was dead wrong. This story follows a young Apatosaurus (think Brontosaurus), Arlo, who stumbles upon a feral human boy. They soon become pals. A flash flood suddenly hits! Arlo and the boy are swept away. Both are forced to grow up as they trek through a world unknown to them, encountering new friends and dangers. My favorite segment is their encounter with cattle-herding T-Rexes. This cute film will warm your little Jurassic-heart.

Pixar Animation Studios; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures