Compared to the book, the characters are destroyed in a film that ties with Star Wars for the greatest special effects for a film in the history of cinema

Rating: 8/10 (11 November 2005)

A roller-coaster ride of a movie, crammed with the most mind-blowing effects you will ever see. JURASSIC PARK stands among the ranks of STAR WARS in the visual effects category, with George Lucas'Industrial Light & Magic creating dinosaurs so startlingly incredible (except the T-Rex; (the slow movements, the running was CGI) that was a huge 15,000 pound puppet, but that was one of the best visual effects in the entire film.) and so breathtakingly real, I was once tricked into thinking these films were using actually living dinosaurs! But seriously, folks, if you want a fun film to watch, i highly recommend this one. The majestic score by John Williams is also an asset. But the characters compared to the book are destroyed, but while this thrill ride is going, you won't mind.