Journey to the Center of the Earth

Length: 92 Minutes

I've seen this one.

Is it loyal to the book? So not true to the book. Has some elements from it but that is about it.

Best character: No preferences.

But is it art? Not too shabby, the story holds up fairly well on its own.

Major Flaws: This was the very beginning of the 3D craze. THEY MILKED IT. There are so many gimmicky distracting shots. Also, there is a dinosaur in this film that is almost forgettable, dinosaurs shouldn't be forgettable.

Dinotopia: The Series

Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, dinosaurs!!!

Length:  42 Minutes 13 Episodes

I've seen most of this one.

Is it loyal to the book? Hmmm... All products in the Dinotopia Franchise are somewhat independent.

Best character: Zipeau the Librarian

But is it art?  Maybe. I've got a confession though... I've got a bit of a thing for dinosaurs... not in a nerdy educational way (but I do indulge in dino documentaries). I just love to LOOK at the things. I'm a complete and total sucker for all things dinosaur in film. From Dinotopia to The Land Before Time to Jurassic Park - I love them all.

Major Flaws: The scripts might be a little... weak. How weak? Well from the episodes that I've seen I can tell you that... um... something about government? maybe those sunstones again? THERE WAS DEFINITELY A T-REX INVOLVED!!!