I’m also disappointed that the feature comes sans subtitles as well. The behind-the-scenes features on the two disc set are fine for film making fans, and the games included are great for the youngins, but still I would have preferred to see Dinotopia in all its widescreen glory. Since it was made for television, the DVD presentation only comes in full-screen. Like the mythical Dinotopia itself, the miniseries is imperfect. (Alice Krige is perfect as Rosemary and has fun in every one of her scenes.) If Dinotopia -perfect island of blissful humans and intelligent dinosaurs-can’t control their resources and suffered towards their own destruction, how can imperfect little old us survive our current troubles? When David and Karl defy the Mayor they are put on trial, despite support from the Mayor’s own wife, earthy Dinotopia Matriach Rosemary. Instead of searching for new sunstones, Mayor Waldo (Jim Carter) holds fast to Dinotopia’s traditions and refuses to explore the mysterious World Beneath. Despite it's gear towards kids, and maybe due to its sound source material, Dinotopia presents several allegorical issues that are perfect for adults forced to watch Dinotopia for hours on end. The sunstones-were they really sources of scaly brainwashing as Karl thought? Alas, no, but the idea of a utopia gone bad is presented by the end of the epic. On my initial viewing, I was hoping for something sinister at play in Dinotopia. Little things like hand gestures and facial expressions complete Zippo and make him a real, believable character. Lee Evans is absolutely delightful in his voice performance as Zippo, and the digital team excels in the small details. Unlike Jar Jar Binks, he does not offend and is refreshing for kids and adults. The computer-generated dinosaur professor has some of the show's best lines and humorous stunts.
Although he helmed the ‘gems’ Demolition Man and Excess Baggage, Director Marco Brambilla here strikes the perfect balance between effects for the kiddies and serious emotional scenes for grown-ups.Īlthough I bought the DVD for purely superficial reasons-ogling Wentworth Miller-my nieces got a hold of the set and watched it continuously for two weeks.
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This example of strength is an essential lesson for children of all ages and is one of the things that makes the series special. Together, they helped save Dinotopia from its own destruction. When David is rejected by the Skybax Core he bonds with an outcast albino pterodactyl named Freefall.
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If riding on a pterodactyl doesn't fix your problems, I don't know what will! The Dinotopia books take place in the 19th century, but the modern update sticks to the serious storytelling. All the actors are wooden and hokey in Dinotopia ‘s opening hour, but timid David learns to face his fears by attending Skybax training. His performance here is one of the highlights. Top billed David Thewlis is devilishly marvelous as the suspicious Cyrus, but of course, many oglers now know it boy Wentworth Miller from TV’s Prison Break. When the source of Dinotopia’s power- the beautiful and mysterious sunstones-begin to fail, David and Karl must help Marion save the island.
Contrary to his brother, David (Wentworth Miller) excels in learning the dinosaur footprint language and wants to stay in Dinotopia, initially because of his crush on the mayor's daughter Marion (Katie Carr). Together they plot to leave the supposedly unleavable island. Karl (Tyron Letso) has no interest in going to dinosaur schools and allies with Cyrus Crabb (David Thewlis). The story begins when two brothers crash their plane on the lost island of Dinotopia, a unique place where dinosaurs and people coexist. Kid stuff! Juvenile fluff, right? Based on the popular children's book series by James Gurney, Dinotopia goes beyond its initial treat of Emmy-winning dinosaurs, creature creations, and special effects. I (like any other self-respecting adult) tuned in, but flicked.
Unfortunately, killing vicious carnivores, not mentioning an unlikely human villain, threatens to destroy dinotia and everyone living there.When the four hour Dinotopia miniseries premiered on ABC over three nights in May 2002. David needs to learn to conquer his fears. The sun-stones are mysteriously broken, which attacks the Dinos. Meanwhile, Karl finds a dino egg and is sent on a mission himself. Zippo removes all stolen objects, but Cyrus kicked her out and threw her into the water canal. Cyrus has stolen artifacts and books to steal and find a way out of the island. Legend is that his ancestors lived in an underworld that was lit up by Sunstone. Movie Plot: As Karl and David prepare to take their place in their new surroundings, both boys develop a strong bond with young Marion, who is a 0ntopian society.
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Quality/Size: Bluray Eng Subs 480p | 720p Film Stars: David Thewlis, Katie Carr, Jim Carter