Absolutely magnificent

Rating: 10/10 (18 April 2005)

Of course I've read about all the things that detract from this film--the weak characters, the contrived plot, etc--but to me, this film is the ultimate reason why they invented movie theaters. Now, I was only seven when I saw it for the first time, on opening night, in 1992. Imagine yourself as a seven year old boy, not quite yet able to distinguish fantasy from reality, and suddenly you're thrust into a world like this, one where DINOSAURS are walking, moving, living all around you. It's about as fantasy-making a film as they come. I honestly feel bad for anyone who couldn't just totally lose themselves to this experience (ie, anyone older than 13 when they first saw it). It's incredible.