Extinct
Extinct is a British television series that aired on ITV, STV & UTV in 2006. It features eight celebrities highlighting the plight of some of the world's most endangered species and was presented by Zoë Ball and Sir Trevor McDonald. During the series, the public were asked to phone in and vote for which animal they wanted to receive 50% of the money raised through the phone votes, via the charity WWF. The winning animal got over £178,000 and the remaining seven shared £178,000. A sister programme called Extinct - The Quiz also aired at the same time.
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Plot Summary
In a prehistoric world, a band of dinosaurs tries to survive the ravages of an asteroid impact. Among them is a group of dinosaurs who are mistakenly transported to modern-day New York City. They must find a way to return home before they are permanently stuck in the future, facing numerous challenges and comical situations along the way.
Critical Reception
Extinct received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who largely found its humor to be uninspired and its plot predictable. While some appreciated the animation, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling narrative or engaging characters for its target audience.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and humor.
- Predictable plot and uninspired characters.
- Animation is decent but not enough to save the film.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Extinct' are scarce, but the limited available feedback suggests it was generally seen as a forgettable animated film with a weak storyline that failed to captivate younger viewers.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by the legendary Chuck Jones, known for his work on Looney Tunes classics, marking one of his final directorial efforts before his passing.
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