As any caretakers of a dino-manic child knows, finding age appropriate movies or shows about their favorite prehistoric giants can be a tricky thing; the reason being that it's hard to find that sweet spot between realism and lack of violence. But for all intents and purposes, Dino Dana represents a sweet spot between these two ideals. The story focuses on a young girl names Dana who is on a mission to learn more about dinosaurs through simple to understand field studies of her imaginary dino friends (portrayed amply with CGI). However, it would be incorrect in saying that Dino Dana is exclusively a show that teaches children about dinosaurs. Throughout the first season I was also happy to find life lessons scattered about such as waiting your turn, helping friends and generally all things related to being a good samaritan and/or decent person. For all these reasons and more, I'd recommend Dino Dana to any parent looking for a new show for their child.
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Bone Tomahawk
(2015)
Too Much Too Late
11 January 2016
Through the majority of Bone Tomahawk, I found myself completely Enthralled. Many may mistake this film for something of a slow burn; and by just considering the plot, they would be right. On the surface, Bone Tomahawk is a linear and semi-predictable film that's not going to turn any heads (this may be why it has been largely overlooked), but it's when we stop looking for the climax that we begin to enjoy the ride.
Perhaps more than anything, I believe it was the characters that made me give this film an above average rating. They're age old but new, fitting nicely into predetermined western clichés of the 60's. We have a bewildered husband, an anecdotal old timer, a flare obsessed desperado and of course the morally upright Sheriff. But what these cowboys lack in originality, they more than make up for in dialogue. At some point through the story, I began to enjoy them, perhaps even more than I should. Through sheer dialogue, these gritty cowpokes are able to make even the most boring scene not only memorable, but often enough quotable.
My main gripe with bone tomahawk was it's erratic pacing towards the end of the film. In no way, shape or form did the humble and interesting journey seem like the pre-requisite to such a quick action packed ending. This is to say that although the ending was not bad in and of itself, it simply did not fit what I had come to expect from the film.
In short: If you're in the mood for a throw-back western with some great dialogue, Bone Tomahawk just may be the film for you.
Perhaps more than anything, I believe it was the characters that made me give this film an above average rating. They're age old but new, fitting nicely into predetermined western clichés of the 60's. We have a bewildered husband, an anecdotal old timer, a flare obsessed desperado and of course the morally upright Sheriff. But what these cowboys lack in originality, they more than make up for in dialogue. At some point through the story, I began to enjoy them, perhaps even more than I should. Through sheer dialogue, these gritty cowpokes are able to make even the most boring scene not only memorable, but often enough quotable.
My main gripe with bone tomahawk was it's erratic pacing towards the end of the film. In no way, shape or form did the humble and interesting journey seem like the pre-requisite to such a quick action packed ending. This is to say that although the ending was not bad in and of itself, it simply did not fit what I had come to expect from the film.
In short: If you're in the mood for a throw-back western with some great dialogue, Bone Tomahawk just may be the film for you.
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