The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

2002Movie71 minEnglish

Littlefoot befriends with a mysterious, fun-loving dolphin-like creature named Mo, who is trapped in "new water" caused by heavy rain. The gang then goes on an adventure to the "big water" to bring Mo home.

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IMDb6.3/10
Google Users75%
Director: Charles GrosvenorGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Littlefoot and his friends embark on a new adventure when a great drought threatens the Great Valley. They must journey to the mysterious Big Water, a place rumored to hold the key to survival. Along the way, they encounter new challenges, make new friends, and learn the importance of courage and cooperation.

Critical Reception

As a direct-to-video sequel, 'The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water' received a generally mild reception. While it continued the beloved franchise for its young audience, it was often seen as less engaging and original than the earlier films. Critics noted its repetitive themes and predictable plot, though acknowledged its continued appeal to very young children.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appeals to younger children with its familiar characters and simple adventure.
  • The plot follows a predictable pattern common to many sequels in the series.
  • Animation and voice acting are generally competent for a direct-to-video release.

Google audience: Google users seem to find the film enjoyable, particularly for its target demographic of young children. They appreciate the continuation of the characters and their adventures, with many citing it as a good option for family viewing, though some acknowledge it might not stand out among the series' earlier installments.

Fun Fact

This installment is notable for introducing the character of Rooter, a wise old dinosaur who helps the main characters on their quest.

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Gimly

Gimly

I know I've still got 5 more of these things to get through, but boy am I sick of rehashing the same two or three messages and story concepts over and over again already. Also Mo was endearing for about the first 5 seconds, then annoyed me ...