THE LIZARD KING

Rating: Null/10 (10 April 2003)

JURASSIC PARK (1993) ***1/2 Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sir Richard Attenborough, Joseph Mazzello, Ariana Richards, Samuel L. Jackson, Wayne Knight, Bob Peck, Martin Ferrero. One of the biggest money making films of all time delivers the goods in this exciting Steven Spielberg adaptation of Michael Crichton's best selling novel of science fact meeting science fiction. Using DNA genetics, an eccentric billionaire decides to clone dinosaurs and open a theme park. The old adage, "it's not wise to fool with Mother Nature" takes hold when all hell breaks loose and the giant lizards wreak havoc on their captors' jungle island. State-of-the-art computer generated special effects are the true stars of the film thanks to Industrial Light and Magic and Stan Winston's Oscar-winning special effects creatures, in making flesh and blood monsters eye-poppingly real. Despite many plot and character changes and the not-appropriate carnage for very young viewers, the film is an adventure to behold: best scene is the Tyrannosaurus Rex' first appearance.