The film that got me hooked

Rating: 9/10 (2 December 2005)

While The Empire Strikes Back is the best film of all time for me, Jurassic Park is the film that got me into my current film-making career. More specifically, it was a combination of factors in one key scene - the helicopter sequence as the characters approach the island. The acting interaction in this scene between Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough was very heartfelt (attributed to their acting skills and director Steven Spielberg), the cinematography was spectacular, and last but not least, the music of John Williams. I must make a special note here, John Williams' score for this film is legendary, having really gotten me first hooked to film music and then films in general in the first place. I really do look forward to each successive score that maestro Williams does (I just bought Memoirs of a Geisha - another great score). Although the story is a bit weak, otherwise Jurassic Park is above and beyond a typical action film. Well done Spielberg and Williams!