THE LITTLE MERMAID: ARIEL'S BEGINNING (Released to DVD USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning—prequel story to The Little Mermaid stories—is the third release in the film series. The movie works as a suitable children's watch with its inside story of Ariel from her childhood to her adulthood. The movie serves at a little higher level of quality than part 2. The film has good/suitable voiceovers, acting, presentation, and portrayal.

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Storyline 

Music is banned in Atlantica.  

Additional Thanks

 Thank you to Director Peggy Holmes for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer John Lasseter, and Producer Kendra Haaland for making the film possible. Cast includes: .Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Jim Cummings, Sally Field, Parker Goris, Tara Strong, Jennifer Hale, Grey Griffin, Jeff Bennett, Kari Wahlgren, Lorelei Hill Butters, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Rob Paulsen.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

 Yes. The movie works for children. Adults may choose to watch with their children, but not find the interest that can be found in other animated features like Tangled or Zootopia. 

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DINOSAUR (Theatrical Release USA 2000)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Dinosaur—intriguing storyline—lacks the WOW! factor of a truly great animated movie. It serves a 10-year-old child watch better than the younger set as the latter may feel a little uneasy about some thematic elements. The film seems almost bland at times despite its good storyline. The animation still serves current audiences. 

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Storyline 

This animated film is about: the last of a dinosaur species is adopted by a lemur family. A meteor crashes into earth causing the two species to cross to the mainland looking for a home. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Directors Ralph Zondag and Eric Leighton for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Pam Marsden for making the film possible. Cast includes: D.B. Sweeney, Alfre Woodard, Ossie Davis, Max Casella, Hayden Panettiere, Samuel E. Wright, Julianna Margulies, Peter Siragusa, Joan Plowright, and Della Reese. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  

 Yes. This movie may remind audiences of The Land Before Time animated movie series. However, the movie's storyline is more intriguing and makes it worth watching. It works on a more realistic presentation than Land Before Time.

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Ben Meyers