Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park

A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.

  • Released: 1993-06-11
  • Runtime: 127 minutes
  • Genre: Adventure
  • Stars: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob Peck, Martin Ferrero, BD Wong, Joseph Mazzello, Ariana Richards, Samuel L. Jackson, Wayne Knight, Gerald R. Molen, Miguel Sandoval, Cameron Thor, Christopher John Fields, Whit Hertford, Dean Cundey, Jophery C. Brown, Tom Mishler, Greg Burson, Adrian Escober, Richard Kiley, Brad M. Bucklin, Laura Burnett, Michael Lantieri, Gary Rodriguez, Lata Ryan, Brian Smrz, Rip Lee Walker, Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc
  • Director: Steven Spielberg
 Comments
  • Falko_h1 - 31 May 2024
    A thrilling dino adventure
    "Jurassic Park," directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1993, is a groundbreaking film that combines awe-inspiring visual effects with a compelling narrative. Based on Michael Crichton's novel, the movie transports audiences to a remote island where billionaire John Hammond has created a theme park featuring living dinosaurs, brought to life through advanced genetic engineering.

    The film boasts an impressive cast, including Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough. Their performances lend credibility to a story that balances scientific wonder with the primal fear of facing creatures long extinct. The standout aspect of "Jurassic Park" is its groundbreaking use of CGI and practical effects, which bring the dinosaurs to life in a way that remains impressive even by today's standards.

    Spielberg masterfully builds tension and excitement, creating memorable scenes that are both thrilling and terrifying. John Williams' iconic score further enhances the film's emotional impact, making key moments unforgettable.

    While some of the character development feels secondary to the spectacle, "Jurassic Park" succeeds in delivering an exhilarating adventure that captivates audiences of all ages. Its blend of science fiction, horror, and adventure cements it as a classic, deserving of its high praise and enduring popularity.
  • theroshannane - 25 March 2024
    Jurassic Park
    I personally really like Steven Spielberg, and I like his films, especially Schindlers List, Jaws and ET:The Extra Terrestrial. While a tad too long and has one or two loose ends in the plot, Jurassic Park nevertheless has thrilling action and has sheer evidence of the director's vision and effortless verve at work. John Williams's score is absolutely terrific, definitely one of the more memorable scores in a Steven Spielberg movie, the score for Jaws like Psycho is one of the main reason why I am so scared to go into the sea now. The acting is really not bad at all, Sam Neill and Laura Dern have given better performances but they were good. Jeff Goldblum is terrific, and as Dennis Nedry Wayne Knight is suitably more subdued. Richard Attenborough, a talented actor and a even more talented director also is good as John Hammond, while child star Joseph Mazello, who surprised me in Shadowlands is appealing as Tim. However, the real stars are the dinosaurs, especially the T-Rex, the mix of computer animation and models is inspiring. The cinematography is astounding, the script is good and the direction is lively. I haven't read Michael Crichton's book, but regardless this is a hugely enjoyable film. 9/10 Bethany Cox.