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Review

In an alternate history, the asteroid that would have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago passes safely over Earth. Sixty-five million years later, Apatosaurus farmers Henry and Ida have children Libby, Buck, and the runt Arlo, who has trouble adjusting to farm life. While his successful siblings are allowed to "make their mark" (a mud-print on the family's corn silo), Arlo's timid nature makes tasks difficult for him. Henry attempts to give Arlo a sense of purpose by putting him in charge of guarding their silo, and helps him set a trap. It captures a feral caveboy, but Arlo doesn't have the heart to kill him, and sets him free. Disappointed, Henry takes Arlo to track the caveboy, leading them into a ravine. Henry saves Arlo from a flash flood before being swept away and killed. Without his father, Arlo shoulders more of the workload. He spots the same caveboy inside the silo and, blaming him for his father's death, chases him until both fall into a river. Arlo cannot swim, and more

is swept downstream where he hits his head on a rock and is knocked unconscious. Awakening, he finds himself far from home and tries to survive on his own, but becomes trapped when a boulder pins his leg. The next day Arlo wakes to find his leg has been freed, and the caveboy appears with food for him. The caveboy then leads Arlo to a berry tree, where the caveboy fends off a large snake, amazing Arlo and impressing a nearby eccentric Styracosaurus who wants to keep the boy. He forces Arlo to compete with him to give the boy a name he will respond to, which Arlo finally wins when he calls him "Spot". Arlo and Spot bond as Arlo laments his lost family, and Spot reveals that his own parents are dead. Later, when a storm strikes, Arlo runs away in fear and loses the riverbank he has been following home. The next morning, Arlo wakes to find Spot at his side. They are noticed by a band of pterodactyls, led by Thunderclap, who appear to be conducting a rescue operation but turn out to be savagely carnivorous. When the pterodactyls try to take Spot, Arlo and Spot flee, happening upon a pair of Tyrannosaurus named Nash and Ramsey, who ward off the pterodactyls. Nash, Ramsey, and their father Butch have lost their herd of longhorns, so Arlo offers Spot's help in sniffing them out. They locate the herd, but Butch recognizes the work of cattle rustlers, and uses Arlo as a lure. Arlo and Spot attract the attention of rustler Velociraptor, allowing Butch and his family to attack. During the fight, Arlo musters his courage and fends off two raptors who have overwhelmed Butch, helping to turn the fight in their favor. Having gained their respect, Arlo joins the Tyrannosaurus in driving the cattle south when he sees the familiar mountain peaks of his homeland in the distance, and leaves with Spot to return home. Along the way, they encounter an adult feral caveman in the distance, and though Spot shows interest, Arlo dissuades him and they continue on. As another storm approaches, Thunderclap and the pterodactyls return and attack and carry Spot away. Arlo becomes entangled in vines, where he has a vision of Henry leading him home. Arlo instead resolves to save Spot, making the vision of his father proud before it fades away. Arlo finds and attacks the pterodactyls, who have cornered Spot at the river. Arlo and Spot together plunge Thunderclap and the pterodactyls into the water, where they are swept helplessly downstream. When another flash flood occurs, Arlo leaps into the water to rescue Spot as the two are swept away toward a waterfall. Arlo protects Spot as the two plummet down the fall, and carries him to shore. As they approach Arlo's home, the two again hear the unknown caveman call, and are approached by an entire cave family. With great reluctance, Arlo pushes Spot to join his adoptive family, and the two of them share a tearful goodbye. Arlo finally arrives home to his mother and siblings, and makes his mark on the silo between those of his mother and father.

Production

Bob Peterson and Peter Sohn started working on the film in 2009, when Peterson came up with the idea. The film's first release date of November 27, 2013 was first announced in June 2011. The plot, director and co-director, producer, and other small details were announced at the D23 Expo on August 20, 2011. Peterson and John Walker announced the film as The Untitled Pixar Movie About Dinosaurs. On April 24, 2012, Pixar announced that it would be titled The Good Dinosaur. The filmmakers wanted to explore what dinosaurs represent today, and how they are represented in stereotypes. Peterson stated: "It's time to do a movie where you get to know the dinosaur, what it's really like to be a dinosaur and to be with a dinosaur." Peterson said the inspiration for the project came from a childhood visit to the 1964 New York World's Fair where he was impressed by some dinosaur Audio-Animatronics. On the film's title, Sohn stated, more

"The title is deceptively simple. It has more meaning than it seems." He additionally explained: "Arlo has a lot of issues when he's born. He's fearful and he's weak and he's disconnected from the family because of these issues and he feels like he's not worthy, and so he finds a way to become worthy." In April 2012, Pixar announced that the film's release date had been shifted from November 27, 2013 to May 30, 2014. On August 9, 2013, it was announced at the D23 Expo that Lucas Neff, John Lithgow, Frances McDormand, Neil Patrick Harris, Judy Greer, and Bill Hader had joined the cast of the film.

Cast as voices

Raymond Ochoa as Arlo, the youngest of the Apatosaurus family
Jack McGraw as Young Arlo
Jack Bright as Spot, a 6-7-year-old human caveboy who befriends Arlo
Sam Elliott as Butch, a Tyrannosaurus who runs a "ranch" filled with prehistoric "longhorns"
Anna Paquin as Ramsey, Butch's daughter
A. J. Buckley as Nash, Butch's son
Jeffrey Wright as Poppa Henry, the father of the Apatosaurus family
Frances McDormand as Momma Ida, the mother of the Apatosaurus family more

Marcus Scribner as Buck, Arlo's brother
Ryan Teeple as Young Buck
Maleah Padilla as Libby, Arlo's sister
Steve Zahn as Thunderclap, a Nyctosaurus and the leader of a gang of pterodactyls
Mandy Freund as Downpour, a pterodactyl who is a member of Thunderclap's flock
Steven Clay Hunter as Coldfront, a pterodactyl who is a member of Thunderclap's flock
Peter Sohn as Forrest Woodbush, a Styracosaurus who has various animals perched on his horns
Dave Boat as Bubbha, the leader of a gang of Velociraptor rustlers
Carrie Paff as Lurleane, a Velociraptor who is a member of Bubbha's pack
John Ratzenberger as Earl, a Velociraptor who is a member of Bubbha's pack
Calum Mackenzie Grant as Pervis, a Velociraptor who is a member of Bubbha's pack

Movie soundtrack listing

All music composed by Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna.
1. "Homestead" 2:11
2. "Hello Arlo" 2:49
3. "Chores" 0:55
4. "Make Your Mark" 2:07
5. "Fireflies" 2:16
6. "Critter Problem" 1:04
7. "You're Me and More" 3:05
8. "Family Struggle" 1:23
9. "Swept Away" 1:33
10. "Mountain Top" 0:51
11. "Lost in the World" 3:35
12. "Offerings" 1:32
13. "Unexpected Friend" 2:56
14. "Pet Collector" 2:24
15. "Swimming Lessons" 2:29
16. "Orphans" 4:39 more

17. "The Storm" 1:17
18. "I'm Never Getting Home" 0:44
19. "Storm Chasers" 1:22
20. "Bloodhound" 1:37
21. "Fight Them Rustlers" 1:46
22. "Run With the Herd" 3:51
23. "Returned Call" 1:25
24. "Sky Sharks" 1:46
25. "Arlo's Vision" 1:35
26. "Rescue" 2:31
27. "Over the Falls" 2:41
28. "Goodbye Spot" 4:12
29. "Homecoming" 1:24
30. "Arlo Makes His Mark" 1:22

Quotes

Butch: I got a job for you.
Arlo: I'm not really good at jobs...
Butch: I need you to keep on the dodge and sidle up the loblolly, past them horn-heads, just hootin' and hollerin' and score off them rustlers. We'll cut dirt and get the bulge on 'em.
Arlo: What?
Ramsey: He just wants you to get on that rock and scream.
Arlo: Uh... But who's out there?
Butch: They'll come right at ya. You hold your ground. Don't move.
Arlo: Don't move? What if they have claws and big teeth?
Butch: Don't overthink it.

Trailer