Meanwhile, a neanderthal (Gregg Martell), who has also emerged from the ocean, befriends local boy Julio (Alan Roberts) and protects him from his wicked guardian Hacker (Fred Engelberg). As the beasts wander the island, looking for food, construction boss Bart Thompson (Ward Ramsey) tries to ensure the safety of the islanders. After being brought ashore, the prehistoric creatures thaw out and are struck by lightning during a storm, bringing them back to life. Whilst building a harbour on a Caribbean island, construction workers discover two perfectly preserved dinosaurs-a brontosaurus and a T-Rex-frozen under the sea for millions of years. Oh.as for that title, it's what one of the characters, Dumpy(!), yells when the T. The bottom line is that "Dinosaurus" is good, goofy fun put your brain on hold and enjoy it, preferably with your kids or your young nephew. There's a cute little boy character for them to sympathize with (he befriends the bronto, and even rides atop him!) one, fortunately, who's not overly annoying for older viewers. The kiddies should just eat this one up, though. This is no "Jurassic Park" or Ray Harryhausen movie, and the creature FX are unconvincing a serious suspension of disbelief will be required for adult viewers. Less impressive, however, are the two dinosaurs. Gregg Martell, I must say, is perfectly cast as this confused misfit. This Neanderthal is basically used for comedic effect, especially when he invades a modern house on the island and runs afoul of waxed fruit, mirrors and up-to-date plumbing. Yes, that's just what happens in this cute little film, with the added attraction of a grunting, Alley Oop-like caveman getting revived as well. Rex and brontosaurus from below the ocean floor, do NOT leave them lying on the beach during a thunderstorm, as a freak bolt of lightning may revive them and lead to all sorts of trouble. I must confess that I, a middle-aged "adult," learned a valuable life lesson from the juvenile film "Dinosaurus." That lesson is, if you're ever building a harbor on a Caribbean island, and dredge up a perfectly preserved T.
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