Groundbreaking, but slightly dated now...

Rating: 7/10 (19 April 2008)

I think Spielberg is hit and miss. This one is a hit.
The hype, when this film first came out, was justified, and the film still stands out today as an example of technological achievement.
The cast is okay, and the storyline is believable most of the time.
The film isn't just a mash up of computer-generated dinosaurs eating people. It poses serious questions about playing God, and mankind's right to alter what they do not comprehend. The dinosaurs eating people makes it even better! The action is terrific and there are numerous moments in the film when the suspense is unbearable. Spielberg has done a lot of good in this one. It's Jaws for the nineties, as far as advancements in special effects go.
The only negative point is that the film has dated somewhat. The films that have followed it, have broken new ground, but could not have done it without this movie having been made.