The Land Before Time | Prejudiced Dinosaurs Working Together

[@bluethesabertoothrat4892]

Its a shame that we don't get more original dinosaur movies like this anymore.

[@LeeroyPorkins]

Have this and Disney's Dinosaur on DVD.

[@natek4488]

How about this for an original Dinosaur movie? ZOMBIE DINOSAURS!!!! 🧟‍♂️ 🦖

[@tysondenugget8269]

So true😞

[@maple22moose44]

@A R i know the one you’re talking about! the title is a pun on pastor and raptor but i can’t remember what it is

[@lucienhalf7105]

@@maple22moose44 I believe it's called The Velocipastor

[@ReignSupreme2014]

When I was a kid this was my favorite movie. My mom showed it to me when I was 6 and I loved it ever since. We used to watch it together anytime I asked. Even if she had a bad day, if I asked, she would watch it with me. Those were some of my favorite memories. Ironically, my mom died when I was 18. I tried to watch it after she was gone. I couldn't get thru 30 minutes without bursting into tears. Now I don't watch it at all. I can't see it and not think of her. Even though its such an amazing movie and was once so important to us both.

[@johncrocker4209]

I'm sorry for your loss. As painful as it may be at least you have something that reminds you of who your mother was and who she wants you to be. More than a photo & more than just time.

[@boglenight1551]

Grief is such a difficult thing that has many phases, one day you may come back to this movie as a way to feel close to her.

[@raptor143cB]

Ahahahahaha

[@masimuseebatvlogs]

Yes agree with you 😂 same as me love from Hong Kong

[@oscarramirez2697]

She may be gone, but plz remember she's with you in spirit and may the lord watch over her. Cherish the great memories you have with her

[@bluecarnallove7851]

I always feel so bad for Cera's dad. The other families had others with them when they made it to the Great Valley. Heck, Ducky's family is completely intact. Even her dad is alive. But, the last time we see Cera's mother and sisters is after the earthquake when Cera is calling out to them; which is the last time Cera ever sees them, too. But, her dad is completely alone when she makes it back to him, so he lost his mate and his other daughters on the way to the Great Valley. Presumably, he didn't think Cera had survived either. You can actually hear the question when he calls to Cera at the end of the movie. It isn't "Cera!" like you would expect; it's "Cera?" He's literally questioning whether or not he's hearing things. Of course he's overprotective of Cera and of course he's always frustrated with Littlefoot. I love Littlefoot, but there's no denying the fact that he and his friends are always getting into dangerous and life-threatening situations whether he means for it to happen or not.

[@johnj.spurgin7037]

damn straight. you don't catch it as a kid, but it really hits as an adult. It hits hard.

[@littlefoot5013]

Actually, Spike got it the hardest. His parents never showed up, even in the sequels. Littlefoot lost his mother (though apparently his father was still alive.) Petrie's father was never shown (perhaps he died), Cera's mother and other siblings were never shown (though she must have some sibling besides Tricia still alive, in order for them to parent Dana and Dinah.)

[@RabbitRinsBadAtGaming]

This whole time, I thought her name was spelled "Sarah" and I didn't connect that she's a TriCERAtops so they cleverly spelled her name like that

[@jasonvazquez7061]

There’s a well-known theory (that is very possibly true) that Cera’s mother and her sisters were part of the herd that chose to follow Pterano when he claimed that he could lead them to the Great Valley. It would explain why out of of all the other adults, Cera’s dad was the most hateful of him.

[@lex_rodriguez]

Yeah, but he's also racist. Plus Cera kinda sucks lol

[@Tericho]

I loved these movies as a kid! Get well soon Alteori!

[@Alteori]

Thanks

[@Power-9Hunnid]

Get Well Indeed!!!

[@richardwest8190]

@@Alteori get well and take it easy 👍

[@JesusChrist-us2zc]

The nostalgia

[@BestOneEver247]

@@Alteori will you do a inside sharp tooth's mind video?

[@dwerggalago]

I absolutely love this film. And the mom's death probably traumatized me more than anything else could. Don Bluth was a friggin' genius.

[@LeeroyPorkins]

Bambi's mom never got me. Littlefoot's mom however.

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

This and Mufasa’s death.

[@paleface171]

Ducky's death (the voice actress was murdered) makes the first Land film sadder for me. Such a young girl to leave this world way to early.

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

Don Bluth is still alive, but I'll forgive you for thinking he died after Troll in Central Park. He wants to do a Dragon's Lair film, last I heard.

[@GoGojiraGo]

A hallmark of a lot of his films. He felt that kids could handle dark and scary as long as it was balanced by bright and happy. And there were some pretty damn dark moments in his films, especially Land Before Time, All Dogs Go To Heaven, and The Secret of NIMH.

[@jaylenharris343]

It's a shame they never really went this dark in the other sequels.

[@aprilbennett4161]

The closest is when Grandpa almost dies, but, you know, "almost ain't good enough."

[@killergoose3436]

@@aprilbennett4161 well the stone of cold fire has a hadrosaur fall from a cliff which was on screen and a group lead by petries uncle get eaten by raptors off screen

[@davidpitts5851]

Yea, was this first one a theatrical released movie? It always seemed to be on a different scale than the other ones, where you could easily tell the sequels(while some are still good) were your standard straight to vhs/dvd variety.

[@CLDJ227]

@@killergoose3436 I was thinking of that too.

[@Badboy25251]

@@davidpitts5851 I know this a year later but it was more than likely a theatrical release. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were executive producers for the movie.

[@RussianJackal]

I grew up on this movie, loving it and never thinking too deeply. Since I rewatched it many times as an adult, I realized how incredibly dark it is. basically orphans surviving in a dying world. Great film. And then a bunch of sequels later we get “hot and stinky” and Reba Mackentire singing about crystals. Goddamit……

[@NighCraw00]

I stopped watching once they started singing lol

[@GreebleClown]

16:21 I always figured Littlefoot refused to believe the sharptooth was still alive because that would mean his mother died in vain and her killer survived. And that thought would hurt too much.

[@Alteori]

Yeah 😢 oh nooo

[@whizofdisguise9541]

And likely also because Cera told an exaggerated version of her encounter with the Sharptooth. Everyone would have been skeptical

[@jessicajones1995]

Holy cow I never thought of it like that

[@geardog24]

Everyone cries over the death of Mufasa, but who still cries over the death of Little Foot's mother? 😢

[@apexpredator4937]

I did every time I watched it.

[@jasonsantos3037]

Little foot's mom is more sadder than Bambi's mom

[@johncrocker4209]

@@jasonsantos3037 true

[@jasonsantos3037]

@@johncrocker4209 Thank you

[@SIMBA-tq2ch]

Sitka From brother bear: and I took that personally

[@xanderg.1070]

Fun fact: about 19 minutes of the movie was either removed or edited because Steven Spielberg and George Lucas thought that some of the scenes were deemed too scary for younger audience. Don Blythe even have to fight them to keep the scene of Littlefoot’s mom death in the movie.

[@gugurupurasudaikirai7620]

More Speilberg than Lucas. Lucas was more involved with this one because Speilberg was really busy with directing Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (which Lucas also produced but he wasn't directing). In the last few weeks of production Spielberg had some time and decided to cut a lot of the movie out, later than would usually be done which annoyed Bluth, it's actually why Bluth and Speilberg split ways. Later Bluth said Speilberg made the right call, mainly because it was a box office hit, but you still wonder.

[@AnnoyingSquib]

In the end you can see Cera's dad lower his head and brace for impact because he is used to Cera headbutting him. Then be surprised because not only does she stop, but gently nuzzles him. A very nice and subtle way of showing how Cera changes from impatient and selfish to someone more compassionate.

[@jurassicroom7673]

Another fact is that the young girl who played Ducky was murdered by her father, along with her mother. Don Bluth says the end song in All Dogs Go to Heaven is dedicated to her.

[@korrafey1044]

Her Tombstone say yup yup yup

[@barryon8706]

That's why I've never seen these movies.

[@jurassicroom7673]

@@barryon8706 what???

[@barryon8706]

@@jurassicroom7673 That murder is why I've never seen these movies.

[@jurassicroom7673]

@@barryon8706 that doesn't make any sense.

[@BonitoJoe111]

Don Bluth movies have this magical way of making me feel feelings I hate feeling. Maybe it's the dim, gritty, yet colorful, beautifully painted aesthetics, or that it balances harsh tragic reality with child-like idealism that overall leads to a deeply emotional experience. They are both depressing yet oddly uplifting. It's complicated.

[@MysteriousStrangerVA]

I get exactly what you mean, even if I can’t quite explain it myself.

[@beneficent2557]

Didnt Don Bluth work on the Rite of Spring

[@Mahaveez]

It is for this very feeling that I consider Bluth to be the gold standard, and all others should strive and aspire to be so accessible yet so emotionally challenging. We should want our music and writing to work this kind of magic, too!

[@MysteriousStrangerVA]

@@Mahaveez As an artist, he’s as gold as gold can get!

[@MrChickennugget360]

The Great thing about Bluth is his films respected children and did not talk down to them.

[@markness90s13]

I still love this movie ever since I watched it in either 1990 or 1991. I hope one day the missing footage can be found if it still exists. I remember you naming Littlefoot’s mother Diana.

[@ahsanvirk130]

The one which was said to be extremely graphic that it got cut out of the film ? Wasn't that just a rumour ?

[@markness90s13]

My replies keep getting deleted. Why? I am not breaking any rules.

[@Beatriz___27]

@@ahsanvirk130 nope, it's just a lost media And actually, some people managed to find part of it! They posted it on youtube

[@johnwilliams655]

I cried so much as a kid when Little Foot’s mom fell off that cliff, I named my first Axolotl “Little Foot”. Rest In Peace to the voice actor for Ducky

[@jamesdavis9036]

4:56 The way Topps looks up at Littlefoot's mom and backs away, you can tell he's intimidated!

[@Kankan_Mahadi]

"Cera, it's okay! PUSH!" That almost killed me!

[@silvernova354]

Thankyou, Alteori, for re-kindling my interest in those wonderful animals, the Dinosaurs. Imagine all of the fantastic scenes of life that no human has ever witnessed!

[@blackeyedconor]

I legit started to cry while watching this. Nothing makes me cry these days but this did. So much nostalgia omg. Also a recommendation for a video right here. Disneys Dinosaur. Imo an underrated gem of a dinosaur movie

[@apexpredator4937]

I saw Disney's dinosaur in theaters. It was pretty good. Still is.

[@johnj.spurgin7037]

Disney's Dinosaur... the one with the lemurs?

[@blackeyedconor]

@@johnj.spurgin7037 yeah

[@johnj.spurgin7037]

@@blackeyedconor yeah, that always felt like a disney remake of the land before time. Decent, but it didn't have something that the original Land Before Time had.

[@1bottlejackdaniels]

the voice of Ducky...RIP Judith Barsi (1978-1988) - she and her mother were killed in a double murder-suicide committed in their home by her father.

[@WeirdCatLover]

Holy shit man

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

I just checked IMDb -- it is true...😞

[@skwisgarskwigelf7191]

As if the movie isn’t depressing enough

[@autisticjoeyyo]

It’s still very sad

[@kellypotts5730]

It’s so f’ed up that someone can do this what would give someone the motivation? Why kill others especially a little girl who is your daughter and your wife like srsly?

[@Lycan4]

This is the first movie I remember ever watching in my life. I'm 31 now, and this movie still has the power to make me cry. It holds a special place in my heart. Also, couple of fun facts: This movie underwent very heavy editing during its development, the evidence of which can still be seen in the final product, like how Sharptooth has his injured eye before the branch hit him, and how the boulder that killed Sharptooth is still there in the background when Littlefoot is talking to his mother's ghost. Originally, the Sharptooth chase was supposed to last much longer, but it was cut down because it was deemed too scary and the scenes were shuffled around, and Littlefoot was originally supposed to find the Great Valley *before* going back for his friends. In addition, the tree star was supposed to have a much bigger impact in the story, but it was cut out because of movie length. Also, in the original story, the Great Valley wasn't going to be an actual physical place. It was supposed to be the dinosaur's name for heaven, and the way that the group got there was by dying over the course of the movie. As for the old guy who consoles Littlefoot after his mother's death, the original script didn't have him, but he was added in to help ease the grief and pain for the audience, because children watching the original cut were just that overcome by Littlefoot's grief. That scene was actually recommended by child therapists. Finally, the saddest one... The original voice actress for Ducky. Her speaking roles were this one, and Anne-Marie in All Dogs Go To Heaven (I don't know about any others). She was a sweet little girl who was horribly mistreated by her father at home, to the point that she couldn't sing Anne-Marie's song in ADGTH because the lyrics made her cry uncontrollably. The worst part is... ADGTH is the last movie that she did, before she was brutally murdered by her father shortly after (I don't remember if he also killed her mother, but I think he did commit suicide). Now, every time I watch these two movies and hear her voice, it breaks my heart.

[@littlefoot5013]

Most of what you said was true, minus the part about the Great Valley being a metaphor for Heaven. No, from what I've heard, that was a false rumor. It was originally supposed to just be a documentary about dinosaurs. (Unless I'm thinking of Disney's Dinosaur, which originally had a much darker ending.)

[@DangerDan64]

I remember watching this movie as a child as well, probably 4 years old. Just like you, I also knew the concept of death at early age. Not really from this movie specifically, but it was from the Iron giant. I actually praised ideally kids movie that can handle dark subject matter that can still understandable for kids. Especially when it comes to how to see death given the situation when Hogarth says to the Giant, "It's bad to kill, but it's not bad to die" of course it's meant to be simple. The actual famous quote in the movie and I can say not only kids, but even adults here should acknowledge. "Don't let people tell you who you are, you choose who you choose to be." I can go on and on on many other great examples some kids movies went above and beyond on making their message or their presentation clear without to dumb it down. Because "kids won't understand" sure maybe the fundamentals, but the general concept isn't too hard for many children to grasp.

[@skwisgarskwigelf7191]

I’m 31 and this movie still makes me cry uncontrollably

[@traviswilliam2490]

yeah me too lmao whats up wiith that

[@oddeyes9413]

This movie was a staple of my childhood. Even now, I appreciate that this is a children's movie that believed the audience was capable of understanding the concept of death and loss. It's an amazing movie.

[@IchbinX]

I was just thinking about this movie. Wanted to see it again. I still remember it since I was a child.

[@dukedashwolfgg2283]

does anyone else remember that some dinosaurs ate eggs? it would explain why the broken eggshells were caved in

[@mistingwolf]

This is such a great movie! Cry every time Littlefoot's mom dies. Though this version seems to have been over-saturated. I definitely don't remember the colors being quite so bright.

[@SilientShadow]

Ah yes, the movie that influenced me to try eating tree leaves as a child. XD

[@tulsibeepat3453]

This is nostalgic, Littlefoot's mother reminds me of Bambi losing his mother without Bambi getting any comfort . I was about 7 or 8 when I saw this and it was awesome tragic and fun in the end😁

[@calamityartist]

Back when I was a little kid (the 80's), I cried so much for Little Foot and his mother. Cried my eyes out. My mom was in the military and was gone often. I used to watch this to cope with missing her and cried every time. I haven't remembered that feeling until watching your video. I cried when you discussed Little's mother's passing and it felt as if I was that little boy again. It's sad but was a good cry. Needed that. Needless to say I'm calling my mother after this in order to tell her how much I love her.

[@angelawaldo4268]

11:23 That T. Rex looked at her like: "Welcome to the underground!" "How was the fall?" "If you wanna look around, Give us a call."

[@alistairshaw5604]

Sad truth about ducky. The girl who played her voice was killed by her father a few years after this movie came out Rip ducky

[@youonlylikeonce9592]

When I was very little, I watched this movie probably well over a hundred times. It always effected me so deeply. The song at the end of the movie also still pulls on my soul to this day. I can hear it in my head without even having to listen to it. This was probably the first movie that impacted me on a truly deep level, and I still can't fully articulate it. It's good to know there are others out there who still see this movie for the piece of art that it was and still is. Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it very much. Also, please be safe and get well soon.

[@nathanculjak1842]

I won't lie, I loved this movie as a kid, and I still do to this day. I'm 26 years old, there is nothing wrong with enjoying an original classic such as The Land Before Time. I cried at every emotional moment in this movie, it's just that beautiful.

[@deadeye4047]

This is the cartoon that shaped my childhood and it'll always have a place in my heart. This is a legend among masterpieces, comparable, even rivaling Spirited Away in my opinion. We certainly NEED more movies like this, especially in this day and age where kids and teens just don't know what loss, responsibility, humbleness, loyalty, and love are.

[@SpiritedHeart94]

One of my favorite Land Before Time moments is littlefoot’s verse in the song “Always There” from Land Before Time V, The Mysterious Island: I remember now Like it was yesterday She would hold me close, And then I’d hear her say: You know I’ll never leave you You can find me everywhere In the morning light, The evening star I’m always there

[@midnightthesmartfox9981]

I was literally just thinking of this song!

[@KingSpades]

When I was a little boy when my family watched this movie during the mothers death scene I just stared at my mom making sure she didn't go anywhere until she said that she wasn't

[@gavinhayesdinofang1276]

Have you also seen Titan A.E.? An animated science fiction movie also made by Don Bluth. It's about a human who holds the key to humanity's survival and along with a crew, must find a ship with the power to create/terraform an entirely new planet much like Earth. It's got a lot of alien creatures whose fluid speaking motions are that of the characters in this movie. And the Drej, evil alien beings made of pure energy that serve as the main antagonistic force who DESTROYED, and I repeat, DESTROYED the Earth at the very beginning of the movie. Alteori, believe me when I tell you that this movies offers a lot of possibilities you can theorize over, especially the Drej. It ain't much, but I think it's something you've never seen before.

[@remuslazar2033]

The ending with the new planet emerging made me very emotional and cry

[@jasonsantos3037]

Or Heavy metal

[@colleennewholy9026]

The cool thing I saw, during the behind the scenes. Was that they actually animated over wire action! And they worked hard to make sure lots of stuff, like the zero gravity and even that ship to ship thing, using a fire extinguisher. Were all based on reality! The best part. I absolutely loved. Was that to make the ice sequence feel more real, they used actual snow and ice, instead of salt and gravel. Like every other Foley units were using at the time

[@williansnobre]

Dude, this movie ... just listening to your summary of the story breaks my dry heart. Such a sad and beautiful movie. It's a shame that movies don't take this kind of risk anymore but It is great that we can preserve this jewel of a movie.

[@Pillarofcreation1]

I have so much nostalgia for this movie it hurts. I still consider the soundtrack to be potentially the best of any animated movie ever.

[@cameronbartlett856]

This show was my childhood! I'm 29 now but I am seriously contemplating finding my VHS tapes and re watching this classic ^^

[@_will795]

They use to be on Netflix. Try looking there

[@ChristopherEvrard]

Seen this movie when i was like 2 or 3. I've never been the same since. A masterpiece on it's own, and every kid should watch it. And also, there's dinosaurs !

[@emptee5941]

I always find it interesting how tragedy is the reason for setting side prejudice to achieve goals, but when things are peaceful and ‘normal’ in the beginning, it’s always easy to claim you’re better than others, until you realize you’re not when tragedy occurs. If it wasn’t for the drought, Sarah would probably grow to be as prejudice as her father. It’s sad in a sense that social progress stagnates during peace time or grows worst.

[@MysteriousStrangerVA]

I love Don Bluth’s art style so much. It’s always spoke to me in ways I can’t even describe, much more than what you find in classic Disney films or anything from Looney Tunes. Wish I could say the same about his other films, though. In my opinion, they were just… bad. My only favorite from him was Secret of NIMH. THAT film taught me the horrors of life at 3 years old, all within an hour and a half. Taught me about death, murder, imminent death, hunting, illness, animal testing, drug use, and betrayal. And that spider scene… **shivers** I think that was Don Bluth’s most mature movie, and that’s why I love it so much, even if it still terrifies me to this day. Could never really find the same appeal in Land Before Time, unfortunately, although I can see why it’s loved so much. Edit: about why the group didn’t listen to Cera’s warnings about Sharptooth, if I remember correctly, she had been pranking them about Sharptooth numerous times up until then, so they were just like “stop with the jokes, it’s not funny”. Now that’s a lesson to be learned.

[@littlefoot5013]

Actually, she was right that she HAD found Sharptooth. Littlefoot just so wanted Sharptooth to be dead out of anger over his mother's loss that he wouldn't listen. Admittedly, Cera making herself sound so brave did turn them off to her. Also, Littlefoot wasn't so innocent. He really DID have it in for Sharptooth, not just where he wouldn't believe that Sharptooth was back, something that almost proved fatal for them (Cera did make herself sound brave, but she had spoken the truth about him still being alive.) but later, when he concocts a scheme to kill Sharptooth (it didn't look like he'd found them until they sent Ducky to go lure him into a trap), a scheme which succeeds, but nearly fails, had it not been for Cera, and nearly kills Petrie too, I might add. Likely Sharptooth may just been following the trail of herbivores to the Great Valley, a smart move for a carnivore. On the other hand, and this is more from the books, though, based on what we know from the movies, it's not that far off, that Sharptooth was after the kids for more than just food reasons, but was angry for Littlefoot smacking the thorn thing in his eye and Cera repeatedly ramming him in the head and wanted those two dead and the others two just for being with them. Also, and this is especially true in the original setting, Littlefoot originally arrived at the Great Valley first and was told by his mother's ghost to go back to Crownhead land (that nasty place with lava and tar) to get the others. Thus, he'd know that, if Sharptooth wasn't stopped, he'd find his way to the Great Valley. And that WAS a big enough threat to others that killing him would be justified, despite the risk. In the final edits, however, it almost seems like he put his life and his friends's lives in danger more for revenge than for real protection (Sharptooth wasn't aware of them at that particular moment, so it's not like they made up the plan on the spot to save themselves from being killed.)

[@ATOMICFILMS-1955]

2:54 MY DOG FLEW OFF MY CHAIR IN FEAR!!!! LMAOOOO

[@renewius4932]

Oh my god this brings so much nostalgia I need to re watch it again.

[@AJSai3007]

I absolutely loved this movie when I was a little kid, and I still love it to this day.

[@-BUGZ-]

I was born in 1990, these movies were my some of the first movies I can remember, I watched all of them and this just brings so much joy to my boring adult life lol thank you! Going to watch all 27 videos on these in your playlist 🙂

[@MichaelHesterII1356]

This is one of my favorite childhood movies, gets me emotional every time. I never really thought of Littlefoot going through depression, but I totally see it now. Awesome video!

[@SpinoKing2001]

You can actually see that when the rock hits the Sharp Tooth’s stomach he opens he’s mouth which is probably how Petrie was able to get out.

[@akildas]

I saw The Land Before Time in theatres when I was a kid. Looking back now I feel bad for all the parents having to comfort a theatre full of crying children. For many many years this was my favourite movie. It also was the first movie that was given to me on VHS. They definitely don’t make animated features or childrens movies like they did in the 80’s. Movies from then stuck with you and helped shape you. Sorry to hear your not feeling well. I hope you get better soon. Hope your holidays were good besides being ill. Have a Happy New Year.

[@malikevans634]

Just the way you describe the death of Littlefoot's mother, by word of mouth, was enough to get tears out of me. I remember seeing this as a kid in class. It really was something special, wasn't it?

[@Roma_approves]

Little foot's mourning over his mother's death made me so sad as a kid 😢. Specially the scene of when he mistook his shadow for his mom, it just broke my heart 💔 I'll never forget the forst time watching it. And this movie is so close to my heart!

[@silashurd3597]

Fun fact: originally, the great valley was actually supposed to be a metaphor for death, meaning that our main characters were supposed to die. Obviously, they changed it to where the valley was real because let’s be honest, who would wanna see our Dino heroes die??!

[@Spyro757]

Favorite thing from this movie is life’s not always fair glad they added that adult dinosaur in

[@JohnnyBravo2550]

3:01 Such a calm, relaxing moment.

[@FormerlyMantisDragon1995]

No matter how old I am, this movie will always make me cry. I grew up watching this, I'm in my late 20s, and this movie STILL makes me cry. A child should never have to lose their parent so young TnT

[@thesagerodel4485]

One of the few movies that can still make me tear up. I remember watching this with my family when I was young. I have fond memories of watching this while my father, a paleontologist, taught me about dinosaurs and my mother taught me about compassion and love. Both of my parents are gone now too so I can identify with Littlefoot. I love you, father and mother, rest well. And thank you, Alteori, you brought back memories I didn't even remember that I had.

[@thatomnivoreteacher6869]

I finally made it through the whole video without bawling my eyes out, recently I’ve been wondering how the grandparents feel about their daughters death? Like I see them nuzzling littlefoot and just wonder if their daughters death is going through their minds. I don’t know if we ever see them acknowledge her death like we even see Braun get a bit depressed talking about it

[@vaporean_boylove.0w083]

I remember watching this for the first time at 5. I still remember crying see Lil Foot losing his mom and seeing him mourn. I wanted to hug him and reassure him

[@Kylorin235]

Thank you making us laugh despite your feeling ill. I wish you a quick recovery!

[@ChapterMasterJurök]

Wow I havnt watched this movie since I was a kid, every time I went to my grandmas I would ask her if I could watch land before time on the tv, she always said yes, I watched this video with absolute nostalgia, thank you for doing a review on it, so many memories.

[@Caine7ify]

You know it's a fun movie since no one takes in the logic that many of the movie's species, dinosaur or not, never lived in the same era.

[@johncrocker4209]

Jurassic Park played the same game. Most people are unconcerned with historical accuracy in their dinosaur movies. Especially with cute talking baby animated dinos.

[@Caine7ify]

@@johncrocker4209 Least they're more enjoyable than the..... shudder.... Carnosaur movies.

[@johncrocker4209]

@@Caine7ify Omg I can't believe you remember that! 😭

[@Caine7ify]

@@johncrocker4209 Wish I never did

[@raycom201]

@@Caine7ify what Carnosaur movies?

[@blaze2293]

This was my favorite animated movie when I was a kid. I wish more kids movies would be more brave and show about drama and intensity like this movie did. That would make them more memorable and timeless.

[@PureS1lly]

"Have You Seen The Great Valley?" *"N O"*

[@Firedrake-SP]

I loved a lot of dinosaur related stuff when I was a kid, this film was one of them!!

[@Ryou_Sensei]

That was actually sadder to me than Littlefoot's mom's actual death scene, like, just seeing him depressed but then having that moment of happiness like "omg you're alive!" and then realizing it wasnt her and becoming sad again, it hurts. Also, since you never mentioned it, the first Land Before Time was actually chopped up and edited a lot, like, the scene where Littlefoot sees his cloud-mother and she leads him to the great valley, that was supposed to be before he went back to help Cera and the others, Cuz he was supposed to see it, then turn back deciding they should all be together. it's also why the narrator said "Cera was too proud to admit she had gone the wrong way" when, with the version we got, there was no way of actually knowing that she went the wrong way

[@hotpotatoeshotpotatoes6221]

I know I'm 5 months late, but I swear I saw that part you described on VHS. Like he followed the cloud, and saw the great valley from atop a cliff, but decided to go back for his friends.

[@exileisland2675]

Watching this is bringing up deep, deep memories I haven't experienced in 26 years. This movie made me feel things I couldn't even comprehend at the time. My parent's mortality. Depression. Loss and longing. Sometimes I didn't even enjoy the movie but I'd watch it to understand why even though I was only 4 or 5. Then one day I watched it for the last time cus it felt like the more I understood the more it fucked me up. It truly woke me up. On top of all of that the art style is so beautiful and weird yet moody and atmospheric. I can't say it's a favorite but it is definitely the single most impactful movie of my whole existence.

[@jaymroe95]

Yes!! Finally! Haha I love your commentary. Think you’re gonna review allll the sequels? Some of them are great, while others are just so cringey. 😂

[@minxmeat5460]

Oh there's *so many* sequels

[@mullaoslo]

I was 3 when the first one came out.. But even then when the sequels started coming I refused to watch them because they where cheap Rip offs 😂 I was an early movie snob.. I still haven't seen them

[@Heavilune]

omi gosh the sequelsssssssss

[@BlueThunderboltsiren]

I honestly would rather watch the sequels instead of the tv show series that they came out with mostly because the animation in the movies were 10 times better, and the movies at least didn't use the same songs over and over again but with different lyrics. Imma also be honest that the third land before time movie "The Time Of Great Giving" was my favorite sequel.

[@Juria316]

Ah, this review brought back a lot of memories, and good tears. One of my favorites. Get well soon Alteori!

[@WhyIsThisNecessary]

I was hooked on these movies as a kid, thank you for bringing back those memories and nostalgia, I hope we both recover from this bug as soon as possible ♥️♥️

[@altithoraxperotorum5133]

Fun fact : sharptooth was supposed to loose an eye but it was deleted because it was too scary for the test audience

[@AverageSpaceEnthusiast]

I loved this series as a kid. This was one of my most favorite childhood memories.

[@trickytheclown3143]

Littlefoot: where you killed? The T-rex:sadly yes, but I LIVED!

[@ijnyuudachi4917]

I remember seeing this interesting fan theory about the land before time, that basically put it as, during the earthquake everyone actually died, and the characters were trying to get through the afterlife to the Great valley-which was actually heaven, and the sharptooths, were actually demons trying to consume their souls, and I think it also said like little foots mother was a guardian angel or sorts. pretty interesting overall theory.

[@driddick7361]

That would explain why the sharptooths can tank otherwise killshots from Long necks.

[@MrChickennugget360]

in an early draft of the scrip Littlefood dies at the end and that is when he sees his mothers form that leads him to the great valley.

[@texasroze2371]

Dang that's pretty dark

[@starwarsnerd100]

“Interesting theory”? Seriously? “The characters were all dead/ in a coma the whole time” is the most basic ass theory that has been applied to nearly every movie ever, from Wizard of Oz to Star Wars.

[@draconicdemigod9696]

To this day this is one of my favorite childhood movies. And it is in my high top 10 favorite animated movies. Thank you for the nostalgia.

[@akumakami64]

I think Little Foot refusing to believe Cera about the Sharp Tooth being alive is...not sure what it is, but its part of his truama. Like, he wants to beleive that the Sharp Tooth died because of his mother, and it surviving somehow makes it feel like the Sharp Tooth "Won" in a sense. Not the best way of putting it, but that's the basic idea, in my headcanon at least.

[@serpentinious7745]

You're right about the animation being done in layers and transparency overlays. My Mom and Grandmother both worked in animation before I was born. Fun fact: the reason that secret doors (like on Scooby-Doo) are always a different color than the wall in old cartoons is because of these physical transparencies. So many get layered on top of each other to make a scene that the light passing through the clear parts distorts the colors slightly. And since the secret door has to move it's on a different layer than the still background, which causes its color to appear slightly different.

[@Sir_Persevere]

Your review made me tear up in a couple places. Well done.

[@justsomeokami8867]

Can we give props to the first movie’s soundtrack? I love “whispering winds” and the medley that plays in the credits.

[@DuckieAnimations]

I love this movie as a kid it was great and when you explained it you made it even better thank you alteori!!!

[@goliath_beast7967]

Little Foot's mother's death, whom I'll call Whip Tail, is sadder than Mufasa's death. After Mufasa died, Simba basically got over it thanks to Timon and Pumba. With Whip Tail's death, you see Little Foot grieve for so long

[@rebeccafineout8449]

I'm 28 years old and I grew up watching The Land Before Time movies. I loved watching them and still do love watching them.

[@Alamandorious]

This was literally the first movie I ever saw in theatres. I was 6 at the time. I still remember it well.

[@swellow28]

I had to stop at 9:07 because I started tearing up, remembering how this movie made me feel. The tears are welling up as I type this. Thank you for bringing back a cherished memory.

[@lanita_mcgray]

Oh, this movie was always one of my favorites, and I definitely plan on having my kids watch it, too.

[@Inkpaws9162]

Absolutely sobbing watching this while all my childhood memories flow back. There's so much that goes on and their reactions feel so realistic for what they're going through; they're kids, just going off of what they know from their parents, because all they know is their parents must be right. Little Foot believes in the great valley but not the sharp tooth because it was stressed to him by his mother, just like how much of what Cera thinks was stressed to her by her parents. I still remember at an early age having this movie help me understand loss a little better, and how it planted that seed that sometimes, the ideas of our elders need to be challenged to make the world a little better for eachother. All in all a wonderful look back, thank you for the wonderful video!!

[@JuanLopez-tj6yk]

Get well soon Alterori. Awesome review, by the way. Stay safe, Blessings 🙏🏻❤️🕊️

[@hissatsu4937]

This was the very first movie I saw in the cinemas as a kid. Great movie with great soundtrack.

[@birdybathtime389]

I love this movie. And one thing i don’t think you mentioned or knew but the great valley was originally going to be a metaphor for death, and the moms death was originally too traumatic that phycologists said it was, so they added the old dinosaur to encourage him. And there was some parts that were switched around which is still seen in the movie like the rock that they killed the sharp tooth with, after they killed him in a later scene can be seen. But yeah I love this movie and the death traumatized me as a kid that I have barely watched it sense because of that scene lol

[@Tyrannosaurus.rex.]

Aww, I remember this movie. It was my favourite movie of all time, when I was a kid :)

[@bandamkaliz]

Because of this cartoon I'm obsessed with dinosaurs

[@apexpredator4937]

I grew up watching the land before time movies they taught me to not judge people & to open myself so I can get a lot of friends in school, thank you alteori for talking about it & get well soon. Don't push yourself please.

[@geardog24]

The Land Before Time A Don Bluth classic 👌 And then came the sequels

[@travismontgomery1897]

Remembering all this....Just makes me tear up. I had forgotten how good this movie was. Thank you.

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

2D animation at it’s finest

[@tysondenugget8269]

Hope you get better alteori and seeing these land before time clips give me a lot of nostalgia

[@jacobcox4565]

5:20 Yes and No, Paleontologists can't be 100% sure about how sauropods slept. Although, if I were to guess, it would depend on size. The larger the sauropod, the more likely it is that they stood while sleeping.

[@gameragodzilla]

The Land Before Time is probably my favorite childhood animation movie. I love it.

[@Mean_Jean]

This movie taught children tolerance better than today's woke/cancel culture

[@MysteriousStrangerVA]

Culture today wants us to hate each other.

[@Mean_Jean]

@@MysteriousStrangerVA Very true