What if dinosaurs still roamed the Earth and the theoretical giant asteroid that caused their mass extinction never had hit? The answer to this will be released November 25 in Pixar's next film, "The Good Dinosaur." This film will feature a lovable, young Apatosaurus named Arlo (voiced by Raymond Ochoa), and a wild, untamed young boy named Spot (voiced by Jack Bright). The film follows the two youthful characters in a boy-with-his-dog style as Arlo tries to make his way back home. Yet, Pixar's unique twist on this classic style is that the adolescent dinosaur, Arlo, actually embodies the human traits, while Spot, the young boy, remains the loyal, animalistic dog. This unexpected spin to the story will allow the colorful dinosaur's personal journey to stand out and also provide an interesting friendship for the film's viewers.
This long awaited film follows the incredible success of "Inside Out," Pixar's latest release filled with emotion and intellectual depth. However, "The Good Dinosaur" is another emotional tale of friendship, love, and loss that even in the trailer and short clips released at the Disney D23 convention, already have viewers anticipating the near release. Although young, Arlo appears to have a maturity to his character that supports his role as the main protagonist of the film. Spot, too, is grabbing viewers' attention with his animated personality seen in his actions and vulnerability with Arlo.
Pixar's released clips are also exciting viewers with the incredible, detailed environments rendered in comparison to the cartoon, playful style of characters. With "RenderMan" and "Presto" in Pixar's software tool belt, the images released by Pixar are beautiful and show the growth within the animation industry in the last decade. These intricate environments are not just sets for the film, but will also serve as a character within the story. Nature will mimic Arlo's emotional journey throughout the film and provide imagery to support his character arc. So whether a wild river or a calm stream, be on the lookout for Pixar's latest advancements rendered in the background.
With glowing fireflies filling the screen, thrilling action and sweeping strings playing as the two characters meet, see the trailer below to catch a glimpse of this impressive film coming soon.
