I guess I sort of liked the film. although I wonder why it couldn't have spent more time on natural history and the sense of discovery.

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The Land Before Time isn't heavily plotted; it doesn't do much more than concentrate on the amusingly lifelike dynamics among the dinosaur children as they make their journey. Luckily, it isn't very long either. At a just-right length of 73 minutes, it ought to win audiences' hearts without wearing out their patience.

Janet Maslin

The New York Times