Dinosaurs: A Fun Filled Trip Back in Time (1987)

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Everyone in Philip's science class has a great idea for a report--everyone that is, except Philip. That evening, he listens to a son playing on his boom box, and it provides him with inspiration: DINOSAURS! The next day at the museum, Phillip discovers that the search for the truth about these magnificent animals and their astonishing 160-million-year success on the earth is the most fascinating mystery tale he's ever heard. What follows is an exciting collection of established theories and fascinating speculation.

Intro
"Dinosaurs: An Enjoyable Filled Journey Back in Time" is a 1987 short movie directed by Robert Guenette and produced by CBS Tv station. This instructional movie is a combination of animation and live-action and centers all over the world of dinosaurs and ancient times with an objective of imparting knowledge about extinct species in an amusing way.

Plot Summary
"Dinosaurs: A Fun Filled Trip Back in Time" features Fred Savage, a child star known for his role in "The Wonder Years". He is seen in a museum, attempting to finish a school report on dinosaurs. As he explores the dinosaur display, he pictures himself travelling back in time to the Mesozoic Era where he comes across different species of dinosaurs in their natural habitats.

He comes across famous dinosaurs such as the big and powerful Tyrannosaurus Rex, the mild however enormous Brachiosaurus, the horned Triceratops, and the armored Ankylosaurus, to name a few. With the assistance of animated dinosaur expert, Mr. DNA (from Jurassic Park), the film systematically presents interesting truths and info about dinosaurs.

Animation and Live Action
One of the special and entertaining elements of "Dinosaurs: A Fun Filled Trip Back in Time" is its blend of live-action footage and highly in-depth animation to narrate its story. The dinosaurs, produced by Peter Gross, are brought to life by a range of animations that handle to strike a balance between realism and accessibility for young viewers. The animated sections demonstrate significant occurrences such as eruptions and asteroid impacts that resulted in the dinosaurs' termination, making the learning process fascinating.

Educational Content and Music
Stemmed with an educational fabric, this brief film is created to engage kids and teach them about various dinosaur types, their attributes, their habitats, and assumed causes for their termination. It unravels the cinematic and accurate analysis of the Dinosaur reign, making it a must-watch for young dinosaur fanatics.

With the inclusion of original tunes composed by Fred Karlin and Marsha, the film's musical arrangement is presented in a catchy, positive pace that ties the story together. This includes the remarkable, easy going song "The Dinosaur Rap", carried out by imaginary children's band Big Daddy & the Ooga Boogas.

Conclusion
"Dinosaurs: A Fun Filled Trip Back in Time", in spite of being a short movie, provides a condensed and engaging lesson about dinosaurs and ancient times. Thanks to the radiance of animation and live-action combination coupled with an academic narrative, the film attract both kids and grownups. Its success is shown in the various home video releases throughout the years and its positive reception by audiences.

Top Cast

  • Fred Savage (small)
    Fred Savage
    Philip
  • Michele Mariana (small)
    Michele Mariana
    All Voices (1980 film 'Dinosaur') (voice)
  • Josette DiCarlo
    Narrator (voice)