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
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  • 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.
  • jeller94 - 22 January 2024
    Cinematic Masterpiece
    Jurassic Park is an unequivocal triumph that not only deserves a perfect score but stands as a beacon of cinematic brilliance. From the jaw-dropping moment the iconic gates swing open to unveil the mesmerizing landscape of Isla Nublar, you are immediately transported into a realm where dinosaurs reign supreme. The visual effects are nothing short of a magnum opus, showcasing an unparalleled level of craftsmanship that has endured the passage of time with unrivaled grace.

    The lifelike rendering of dinosaurs, brought to life through groundbreaking special effects, is a testament to the film's technological prowess. The attention to detail in every movement, scale, and roar is so astonishingly realistic that it redefines what was previously deemed possible in filmmaking. Jurassic Park's visual effects team deserves commendation for creating an immersive experience that continues to awe audiences, cementing the film's status as a pioneer in the world of digital effects.

    Adding to the film's cinematic grandeur is John Williams' iconic soundtrack, a symphonic masterpiece that elevates every moment to unprecedented heights. The thunderous beats, haunting melodies, and soaring crescendos synchronize flawlessly with the on-screen action, becoming the pulsating heartbeat of Jurassic Park. Williams' score doesn't just complement the narrative; it becomes an integral character, weaving emotion and tension throughout the film in a way that is simply unparalleled.

    Steven Spielberg's direction, coupled with a stellar ensemble cast led by Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum, provides the perfect canvas for the visual spectacle and musical triumph that unfolds. The chemistry among the cast members is palpable, enhancing the emotional resonance of the story and making the perilous journey through Isla Nublar even more gripping.

    In the grand tapestry of cinema, Jurassic Park stands as a testament to the transformative power of visionary storytelling, groundbreaking visual effects, and a musical score that etches itself into the soul. A resounding 10/10, Jurassic Park is a cinematic tour de force where the dinosaurs and the soundtrack not only meet expectations but redefine them, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of film history.
  • lasttimeisaw - 29 October 2022
    Cinema Omnivore - Jurassic Park (1993) 8.1/10
    "In JURASSIC PARK, the originator, the excitement of watching the extinct creatures on the silver screen with incomparable verisimilitude for the first time is too hot to handle, Spielberg, the cutting-edge CGI company Industrial Light & Magic and SFX maestro Stan Winston's team do not disappoint. Imagine audience in 1993 saw the full shot of a Brobdingnagian ambulating brachiosaur, like the characters in the film, how they were dumbfounded by its ineffable impact. And spectated today, almost three decades later, the divine catharsis it elicits hardly wanes, just like finally meeting a long-absent friend. The whole enterprise can be taken as a testimony to the pure magic of cinema: making the impossible possible."

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  • dmaginnisiv - 20 August 2022
    One of my all time favorites
    Read the book the year before it came out and couldn't wait for it. Was not disappointed. The special effects still work today. Generally just a fun movie that you can rewatch over and over.
  • rharrison-36701 - 25 July 2022
    The original and the best
    Well this movie was way ahead of its time for visual effects and blended with practical effects, great actors and a great storyline, this was brilliant. Spielberg created a masterpiece that was science fiction but felt that it was something that could happen. And the reaction of the characters seeing the Brachiosaurus for the first time was incredible. I love Alan Grant, Ellie Saddler and Ian Malcolm as characters.

    John William's score elevated it to another level which the Jurassic World movies did not have. Will always be a favourite of mine.