“Journey of the Brave” feels a little toned down and a bit tamer than it’s predecessor. Even today there is a level of strained relations between Cera and the rest, and the Sharp Tooth attack is visceral feels like there is actual danger for the dinosaurs. There is a distinct difference in the tension level of the first vs. As I mentioned in my opening, I yanked out the digital copy for the first movie and gave it a watch for nostalgia’s sake. “Journey of the Brave” is another in a long line of DTV sequels for the series, and it seems to have been stretched a bit thinner than the original. Similarly, Cera and the rest of the younglings remember that Littlefoot is their friend and race back to try and find him before its too late to save Bron. There he once again learns the necessity of teamwork. Well, they say that you’re better as a group than alone, and Littlefoot once again learns this lesson as he gets trapped inside of a cave with pterodactyl named Etta (Reba McEntire). Separation ensues as Littlefoot heads out on his own and the rest of the group turn back to the great valley. ![]() In typical fashion things get frustrating along the way with Cera and Littlefoot getting into an argument over who is right and who needs who. As usual, it’s not a “Land Before Time” movie without the group, so that means Ducky (Aria Curzon), Cera (Anndi McAfee), Petrie (Jeff Bennett) and Spike (Rob Paulsen) are along for the ride. Going against the wishes of his grandfather (voiced by Barry Bostwick), Littlefoot goes off in search of his father, knowing that he MUST still be alive. A strange little dinosaur called Wild Arms (Damon Wayans Jr.) tells the rest of the valley that a giant volcano had gone off near the heard and Bron had ushered everyone to safety, but not before being trapped by the ascending lava. When his father’s herd arrives Bron is strangely missing. ![]() That day is once again upon them and Littlefoot is dancing with excitement. Littlefoot’s father, Bron (Scott Whyte) is the leader of a roving heard and comes back once a year to the great valley so that he can see his son. Littlefoot (Felix Avitia) has been reunited with his father and the rest of the dinosaurs are safe and happy in the great valley. Many moons have passed since Littlefoot and his band of dinosaur friends made their way to the great valley after their parents were wiped out (even though they still look the same age). I went and yanked up a digital copy of the original when it came out on Blu-ray so I had the old one to compare to afterwards, and I have to say that it just isn’t me growing up either. “Journey of the Brave” is entertaining for the younger generation, but for this old guy it just lost a little bit of its luster. I haven’t seen a “Land Before Time” movie in at least 15 years, the last one being a vague memory in my mind as I was the babysitter this time. 14 movies later (yes this is the 14th film in the franchise) the series is still going strong and entertaining kids all over the world. Littlefoot, Ducky, Spike, Petrie and Cera were all in mortal danger from the giant Sharp Tooth (T-rex) and I still remember watching with nervous attention even though I knew the outcome from seeing the movie a million times. For a 7 year old kid it was pretty scary. Coming out in 1988 (yes I just dated myself), I would sit at my Aunt Nancy’s house and watch the old VHS over and over again before my mom would come and pick me up. I was one of the original viewers as it was a babysitting tool when I was about 7 years old. I’m honestly flabbergasted at the legs of “The Land Before Time” series.
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