Four young boys are magically transported back in time to a magical prehistoric world. Director Karel Zeman does a nice job of astutely capturing a lovely sense of child-like awe and wonder as our likeable protagonists encounter all kinds of cool creatures from the long distant past. Moreover, the neat matte paintings, nifty puppets, and funky stop-motion animation all possess a certain quaint old school practical charm. Better still, this film proves to be quite educational as it provides a wealth of illuminating information on the assorted exotic ancient creatures. A sweet and charming little treat.
