Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Best Dinosaur Movies for Kids

By Victor Mosley


Both children and adults have a fascination for dinosaurs even though these prehistoric creatures have been extinct for million of years. It is amazing that we understand so much about how they lived especially when we consider that all our knowledge of these animals comes from the fossil record. One great way to keep your children entertained is to let them watch Dinosaur movies for kids, there are movies available that would be suitable for infants and youngsters, as well as older boys and girls.

At the pinnacle of the list has to be Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. This animated motion picture which was released in 2009 is great fun. The basic story revolves around the gang from the previous Ice Age flick, who find a strange and mysterious underground world that is inhabited by prehistoric creatures. It is best to not show it to children under the age of five even though there are very few scenes that could be described as scary.

Wonder Pets: Save the Dinosaur is another great flick you could rent or download. It deserves a mention as the Wonder Pets travel back in time to rescue a hapless dinosaur although not so long in duration. The production is aimed at preschoolers, and is both entertaining and informative.

Go Diego Go: Great Dinosaur Race, is an offering from the same production company as Wonder Pets. As with Wonder Pets, it is an educational movie which can help your kids learn about problem solving as well as other concepts. It is a DVD that is geared towards children below the age of five, though it can be enjoyed by older boys and girls too.

Movies featuring dinosaurs have been popular for many years, a case in point being The Land Before Time, which was released in 1988. When it was first released, this classic animation instantly won many fans. It tells the fable of a group of cute dinosaurs who embark on a perilous journey and have many crazy adventures. It can be enjoyed by kids from three years old and up as it is still available on DVD today.

Disney released an animated movie known simply as Dinosaur in the year 2000. The story is centered around an Iguanodon, known as Aladar, who was brought up by a family of lemurs while also using the latest animation techniques of the time. Aladar sets off to find a new abode as a meteor shower destroyed their island home. Some of the animals depicted have a slightly scary appearance so it is not ideal to recommend this production to children under the age of seven.

Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brendan Frazier and was released in 2008 can be a great option for kids that are ten and older. The story revolves around a scientist who travels with his nephew, and a beautiful mountain guide, to a land in the middle of the earth. Strange creatures including prehistoric animals inhabit the land.

If you are after dinosaur flicks for kids that are aimed at infants, you should try Bob the Builder:Big Dino Movie. Released in mid 2011, this is great option for youngsters who are Bob fans.




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