Best dino experience so far

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2002)

Note: This is a review of the Collector's Edition DVD.
In summary, awesome, totally awesome. This movie has shown what home theater can really be. For the first time, I felt like I was "at the movies". The scenes with T-rex and other dinos were incredible.
I gave this movie a 10 for creating a truly immersive experience of living with dinosaurs. As I watched, I started picking up on various continuity errors and mistakes. However, I reminded myself of what Speilberg was trying to achieve. He is willing to accept some of these "technical glitches", for the purpose of moving the plot or creating a scene.
In the end, the movie wins because you get dragged into the experience. It isn't anything good for mankind, it's mostly just fun. However, what helps push this movie to the top is the sub-plot warning man to be careful when playing with genetics. I think the message should be well taken in light of the latest accomplishments in genetics (e.g. cloning). Who are we to play god and what are the unexpected consequences. Most compelling and true are the words of Jeff Goldblum's character, Malcolm: "...life finds a way".
DVD extra note: I believe this DVD has replaced "The Matrix" as my demo disc to show off my home theater.