Movies about dinosaurs have long been an aid to the development of our society, despite the extinction of dinosaurs allowing humans to evolve. For instance, Jurassic Park taught us if Wayne Knight shows up with shaving cream, be wary: the dinosaurs will be fixin’ to take back what’s theirs.

Li’l Baby Scaia was a fan of the film, Land Before Time, which came on television this weekend. Immediately, I was feeling ways about things in a group text with associates.

“Classic movie,” one responded.

“Dude, that movie is classic,” another explained.

Now, despite being a millennial, it’s possible I’m slightly older than I was when the movie was first released [and it’s also possible being older than you were 30 years ago beats the alternative].

Even as adults, hardened by time, we still find the message of the dinosaurs relatable. Perhaps moreso than ever.

To continue a series of reviews of movies made for children:

We had a group of ragtag dinosaurs who seemed too different to be able to work together. They didn’t get along. The triceratops kept finding fault but never offered solutions. She wouldn’t take a risk. Maybe that comes across as triceratops-ist, but I’ve dated some triceratops like that. And yes, they always come runnin’ when they need something.

But in the end, they all learned about each other on their mission [their quest] to overcome obstacles and reach the Great Valley and its green food. I mean, if a longneck and a three-horn can get along, perhaps we can all learn the same.

I propose Land Before Time be shown before the presidential inauguration.

The group learned they have more in common than differences. They recognized Ducky’s strength to scout out locations.

And I learned if you ever meet a brontosaurus, “flathead” is a pejorative. I’m dating myself further, excuse me: If you ever meet an apatosaurus.

The dinosaurs learned to work together, that their differences could be strengths. They could come together to defeat Sharptooth, who was obviously a metaphor for… give me a second … Caligula.

Oh, if only the Great Valley had actually been meant as a metaphor! Oh, if only this film could show children and adults how much we can accomplish if we work together!

We could look to the dinosaur for unity!

Maybe we could all reach the Great Valley. Together.