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Amblin Entertainment
Universal Pictures
Jurassic Park Collection
An adventure 65 million years in the making.
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.
RalphRahal
Jan 19, 2025 · via TMDB
Jurassic Park (1993) is one of those rare films that perfectly blends story, spectacle, and emotion. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it’s a true benchmark in movie history, and honestly, it’s hard to find anything about it that doesn’t impress. From the opening moments, the tension and wonder pull you in, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure that doesn’t let go. The pacing is spot-on, balancing moments of awe with bursts of heart-pounding intensity. Every scene feels meticulously crafted, showcasing Spielberg's masterful ability to make even the quiet moments count. The performances are exceptional, with each actor bringing a sense of realism and humanity to their roles. You truly believe these are real people reacting to an extraordinary situation, which is what makes it so easy to connect with the story. The visual effects, a mix of animatronics and early CGI, still hold up today, which is a testament to how much care went into this production. John Williams' iconic score deserves its own spotlight. It amplifies every scene, whether it’s filled with wonder, suspense, or quiet reflection. It’s the kind of music that stays with you long after the credits roll. What really makes Jurassic Park timeless is how it captures the imagination. It’s not just about the thrills or the groundbreaking effects but also the themes that make you think about humanity’s role in nature and the consequences of pushing boundaries. Everything, from the cinematography to the set design, feels immersive, transporting you to a world that’s both beautiful and terrifying. It’s no wonder this film continues to be celebrated. It is simply one of the finest examples of filmmaking ever made
CinemaSerf
Aug 26, 2023 · via TMDB
A cracking film about a team of archaeologists sent to evaluate a theme park with a difference. It has end-to-end thrills and some truly groundbreaking special effects. The acting is, however, another matter entirely. Sam Neill and Laura Dern as well as the truly irritating children, deserve to be eaten (preferably as early on in the film as possible) and Richard Attenborough's accent - well goodness only knows where that is supposed to come from. Bob Peck and Jeff Goldblum hold up their end of the bargain rather better and the dinosaurs are just magnificent. John Williams does his stuff with the score, too - all contributing to something you must see.
Andre Gonzales
Jul 7, 2023 · via TMDB
The classic jurassic park movie. It's a theme park where the dinosaurs eventually break out of. Once they taste human flesh they can't get enough of it.
The Movie Mob
Aug 19, 2022 · via TMDB
**Overall : Unparalleled storytelling blends nostalgia and terror, producing one of the most extraordinary adventures ever on screen.** Jurassic Park's groundbreaking special effects blended practical effects with cutting-edge computer-generated imagery, resulting in such realistic creatures that even many modern-day effects. Spielberg brought dinosaurs to life, capturing the imagination of every young child while still delivering thrills and scares. It's a beautiful combination of fantasy, adventure, and sci-fi terror. Jurassic Park set a new standard for storytelling and effects that inspired filmmakers to dream bigger and audiences to expect the magnificent.
Peter McGinn
Jul 23, 2022 · via TMDB
This is one of relatively few movies that I have watched more than twice, so obviously I like it. My most recent viewing came because I ran across the remastered version and decided to watch it again after many years. I was never one of those kids who was into dinosaurs growing up. I was more into DC comic book heroes and their TV counterparts. But I like how realistic monsters and dinosaurs are looking since I started watching these films as an adult. It was awesome the first time I watched it, and Jurassic Park still seems like the finest example of special effects up until that point. As far as the plot and the story details are concerned, however, it is quite ordinary. A man who doesn’t like children becomes their caretaker when danger threatens them; an embittered consultant dabbles in corporate theft; a wisecracking chaos theorist who proves to be correct in a few predictions, though it is never explained why he was chosen to evaluate the theme park in the first place. And like the security personnel in the old Star Trek episodes, several characters are earmarked for destruction so the the core of characters we are supposed to care about can all survive. But I am not dissing all of this, just saying that the story is a rather ordinary framework to display the awesome graphics of dinosaurs in motion. But the humor is good, Jeff Goldblum is great (but then I even like him in Apartment.com commercials) and it is all well done. It is just that the film will never make one of my top 10 lists and, finally at this late date, I may have watched it for the last time.
Manuel São Bento
Jun 6, 2022 · via TMDB
MORE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ Many films age quite well, but Jurassic Park (1993) undoubtedly holds up better than most. From its memorable score to the still impressive animatronics, without forgetting its iconic characters, Steven Spielberg truly is a magnificent filmmaker. Remains as suspenseful as ever. Rating: A+
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Dean Cundey
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Jophery C. Brown
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Greg Burson
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Richard Kiley
Jurassic Park Tour Voice (voice)
Mark 'Crash' McCreery
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Rick Carter
Production Design
Lloyd Ahern II
Additional Photography
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Fríða Aradóttir
Hair Supervisor
George Lucas
Post Production Supervisor
Stan Winston
Special Effects
Gary Hymes
Stunt Coordinator
Patricia Tallman
Stunt Double
Brian Smrz
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Donna Evans
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Gary Epper
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Gary McLarty
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Norman Howell
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Pat Romano
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R.A. Rondell
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Steven Spielberg
Director
Ana Maria Quintana
Script Supervisor
Michele Panelli-Venetis
Second Assistant Director
Gary Hymes
Second Unit Director
Michael Kahn
Editor
Colin Wilson
Associate Producer
Janet Hirshenson
Casting
Jim Morris
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Ken Levine
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Gerald R. Molen
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Kathleen Kennedy
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Christopher Boyes
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Michael Silvers
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Christopher Boyes
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Tom Boyd
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Alexander Courage
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John Williams
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Gary Rydstrom
Sound Designer
Gary Rydstrom
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Richard Hymns
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Phil Tippett
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Janet Healy
Visual Effects Producer
Dennis Muren
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark A.Z. Dippé
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Crichton
Novel
David Koepp
Screenplay
Michael Crichton
Screenplay
Jun 9, 1993
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Jun 11, 1993
Aug 26, 1994
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