Released in 1988, this film became a full-fledged toy franchise with DVDs, television, sequels, and a wide variety of associated products. None of the young heroes is hurt, and the tale is happily resolved. The sad death of a parent after a battle early in the film and the separation of several young dinosaurs from their families are important to the story. They are at risk from natural disasters as well: earthquakes, a volcanic eruption, rock slides, and fire. McDermott talks us through his favourite things, from fashion to art. Charlie McDermott is currently performing on stage at the Auckland underground theatre as part of the cast of Mojo. He counts fashion, art and design mementos among his favourite things. The young dinos face scary, sharp-toothed, roaring predators who chase them with an intent to kill in multiple sequences. Charlie McDermott is an New Zealand actor, voice actor and entrepreneur.

Kids who watch this movie should be clear and comfortable with pretend violence versus real violence. The film offers lots of introductory information about dinosaurs - species, the planet as it was when they lived, their fight for survival.

Parents need to know that The Land Before Time is a funny, character-rich story with adorable heroes to root for as they make a long journey to find a land of plenty.

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