Prehistoric Worlds
9
2020
0 hr 53 min
Documentary
Five times, Earth has faced apocalyptic events that swept nearly all life from the face of the planet. What did these prehistoric creatures look like? What catastrophes caused their disappearance? And how did our distant ancestors survive and give rise to the world we know today?
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- Cast:
- Kirk Johnson
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Reviews
Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies
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The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
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This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
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Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
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