The Ballad of Big Al

TV Mini Series
2000
29m

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Computer Animation Nature Documentary Adventure Animation Documentary

The first half of this special is a recreation of Al's life, from birth through his death in adolescence.The first half of this special is a recreation of Al's life, from birth through his death in adolescence.The first half of this special is a recreation of Al's life, from birth through his death in adolescence.

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- Kenneth Branagh
- Avery Brooks

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8.0/10

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- Kenneth Branagh
- Avery Brooks

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Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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Avery Brooks

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Trivia
The Allosaurus got a complete visual make-over for this special. They look much different from their original appearance in the second episode of Sur la terre des dinosaures (1999).

Goofs
The Ornitholestes in this episode produce a different sound than in the original series. The sounds used in this special are actually the high-pitched noises that the Dromaeosaur made. The other dinosaurs retained their original sound effects.

Alternate versions
The American version splices _Big Al Uncovered_ between chapters of _The Ballad of Big Al_ alternatingly, so the effect is that you have a one hour show, instead of two 30 minute shows.

Connections
Featured in Walking with Monsters: Clash of Titans (2005)

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10/10

Outstanding Documentary

This is without doubt one of the very best documentaries have ever seen. The Ballad of Big Al is a follow-up or extra episode for Walking With Dinosaurs. It describes the life of a particularly big Allosaurus, called Big Al, from the point where it hatches to it's death.

The amazing CGI seen in Walking With Dinosaurs was even better in The Ballad of Big Al. This documentary is missing absolutely nothing. It has breath-taking scenes as well as suspenseful and terrifying moments. I found myself often at the edge of my seat.

The story was well thought out and directed very nicely. The music and sound effects were top notch. Overall there are no real flaws in this documentary. There are absolutely no boring parts.

If you have the slightest interest in dinosaurs this documentary will definitely greatly satisfy you.

My Rating: 9.8/10