Flying Monsters: David Attenborough’s new film is Jurassic fantastic!

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By Chris Tookey
Last updated at 11:15 PM on 5th May 2011

Verdict: Uplifting

Rating: 4 Star Rating

This is one of those 40-minute movies they show at IMAX cinemas and it makes effective use of new technology to bring flying dinosaurs and their fascinating world to life.

Most of us know a bit about pteranodons and pterodactyls, but there are plenty more discoveries with which you are less likely to be familiar.

Flying high: Sir David Attenborough brings dinosaurs to life in this vibrant film

Flying high: Sir David Attenborough brings dinosaurs to life in this vibrant film

The gigantic quetzalcoatlus alone — the height of a giraffe with a wingspan of 40ft — is worth the admission cost. 

 

Yet the film’s most refreshing aspect is introducing to the cinema a presenter who does his own writing, knows what he’s talking about and delivers information in a clear and vibrant manner. 

His name, of course, is David Attenborough and he’s 85 on Sunday. Happy birthday, Sir David.

 

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Flying Monsters: David Attenborough’s new film is Jurassic fantastic!