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The phenomenal BBC series Walking with Dinosaurs spawned this 30-minute special. Using the same blend of computer animation, puppetry, and story-driven narration (by Kenneth Branagh), Allosaurus: A Walking with Dinosaurs Special centers on one particular dinosaur dubbed Big Al. Found in Wyoming in the 1980s, Big Al's fossil remains comprise the most complete allosaur skeleton ever found. Enough clues are found in the bones, 145 million years after his death, to tell the story of what might have happened from his birth to his death. The film's naturalistic approach (unlike that used in the Disney film Dinosaur, whose characters could talk) is quite spectacular, with chills (a bog turns out to be a big dinosaur threat), thrills (allosaurs chase a group of giant diplodocus), and humor (a baby allosaur seems to bump into the "camera"). A half-hour companion program, "Big Al Uncovered," illustrates how the "what-if" story of Big Al was constructed using facts uncovered by paleontologists (including the 17 injuries found in the skeleton) and filling in the gaps using the dinosaur's distant cousins (birds and crocodiles). The BBC production does not shy away from the violent world of dinosaurs, including mating and hunting techniques. However, any dinosaur fan age 7 and up should find all the Walking with Dinosaurs specials an exciting and fun education. --Doug Thomas
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Amazing Effects with an Engaging Story
April 9 2002
Format:DVD
The story of "Big Al," is a big hit with my 4-year-old son (and with me). This program was not produced specifically for kids, but the narration is clear and obviously comprehensible to viewers of all ages. I'm a big believer in not "dumbing-down" dialogue for the sake of children. Kids become motivated to learn -- and they do learn -- when they are challenged to understand what's going on around them. My kids want to know what mom and dad are talking about and what's going on in the world. So, they wrestle with the concepts that elude them and ask questions to fill in the blanks. "Allosaurus" has obvious dinosaur appeal, and it's truly educational and challenging. Some scenes deal with injury and death. I'd recommend that you preview the disc before showing it to your own children. In that vein, I recommend that you avoid "Walking with Prehistoric Beasts" for your kids. It's far more violent and intense than "Allosaurus."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Make friends with a savage killer!
May 1 2008
Format:DVD
Allosaurus: The Story of Big Al is a beautifully engaging story that brings palaeontology to life. Great for adults and kids. This has been my daughter's favourite DVD since she was 3! She loves this DVD so much that for our vacation this year went to visit Big Al's skeleton at the University of Wyoming. This DVD uses a "you are there in the action" format to follow the life of an Allosaurus from hatching to his early demise. Watch Big Al struggle to survive in tough world where the prey are either super fast, super armoured, or super huge. Watch him unite with other young Allosaurs to take down a fully grown Diploducus. The features on the DVD explain the science behind the show to reveal how a skeleton can give up the secrets of the life and times of a creature that lived 145 Million years ago.
Allosaurus: Walking with Dinosaurs Special
May 25 2009
Format:DVD
Our 4 year old grandson just loves this dvd. He watches it at least once a day for his quiet time. Mom says he is glued to the tv everytime it is on. My husband even enjoyed it. If you have someone that is really interested in dinosaurs, I would definitley recommend this dvd.
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Allosaurus: A Walking wiht Dinosaurs Special
BBC has done it agian, I also like the special effects on this program, and I also find this progam is worth watching and add to my collection. Read more
Published on Mar 27 2007 by Antym Pryshlakivsky
Well researched prehistoric ballad
This dramatic narrative follows the life of actual Allosaurus, Big Al, from an egg to the corpse of a fierce hunter. Read more
Published on Nov 14 2003 by Kyle Bloomster
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I was more than pleased with the DVD and SERVICE!!
Published on Aug 2 2002 by Duane Causey
Give 5 Stars to Big AL
I loved the BBC's documentary series "Walking With Dinosaurs" so much, that when I saw this by them , I did not waste any time to get it ordered. Read more
Published on July 14 2002 by Samuel E. Barker
Better than the usual BBC
Well,I have to say that I have seen this one,and it was better than the usual "Walking with Dinosaurs". Read more
Published on Jan 19 2002 by Johannes
A Sequel Supreme
This equally excellent sequel is a spinoff of sorts of episode 2 "Time of the Titans" of the original Walking with Dinosaurs. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2002 by Kellyannl
Walk with me, talk with me
Another Walking with Dinosaurs video is almost as good as getting a second slice of key lime pie! In other words: Allosaurus is a fantastic installment to the already (and... Read more
Published on Nov 1 2001 by Kent
Totally misleading
I bought the DVD and was extremely irritated to receive only a demonstration version. This is not what it's advertised to be.
Published on Sep 15 2001
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