Synopsis/Details
The story of three BMX-riding misfit government brats, Maddy, Ben, and Harold, (they call themselves "The Pedal Jumpers") who sneak aboard a government captured alien time machine and inadvertently send themselves back to the Cretaceous period. Sharing in this wild ride through time and dinosaur-filled landscapes is the owner of the craft...a silent alien given the name "Marvin". Not only are our young heroes stuck in a strange place with a strange being, but they are surrounded by hostile creatures and unforgiving landscapes. And, as luck would have it, that's not all. The Pedal Jumpers must fix the broken craft in order to escape the sure-to-be destructive forces of an approaching meteor—the one which spells doom for most living creatures in the Cretaceous period. With a little luck, determination and raw attitude, the Pedal Jumpers must convince Marvin that they have to leave the area before certain doom. Their only wish, to be reunited with their families in the future.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Ambition
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Illegality, Innocence
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Aerial image effects, Blue/green screen, Other post processing effects, Other practical effects, Weather Simulation
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female under 13, Male under 13
Hero Type:
Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Beast/Monster, Mother Nature
Advanced
Subgenre:
Action, Action/Adventure, Alien Invasion, Aliens/Extra-Terrestrial Encounters, Childhood, Epic, Fish-out-water, Hybrid Sub-Genres, Pre-Teen, Quest, Sci-Fi Action, Science Fiction, Space Adventure, Teen/Youth, Time or Space Travel
Subculture:
Military brat
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Pyrotechnics, Vehicular Stunts, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast, Female Protagonist, Minority Protagonist
Life Topics:
Childhood, Childhood Adventure
Super Powers:
Physical or mental domination, Physics or reality manipulation, Superpower interaction, Transportation and travel
Time Period:
Prehistory, Time travel
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Relationship Topics:
Bonding
Writer Style:
James Cameron, Lawrence Kasdan
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