Horror hits the mainstream!!

Rating: 9/10 (30 September 2003)

This movie has every known ingredient for a long-running, well-loved, top money-making cinematic success: a deeply developed, lovable cast of characters; a creatively written and very well developed script; sound, believable dialog; totally realistic, imaginative effects; an awe-inspiring soundtrack; superb direction; good, solid, workable CGI creations; wonderful sets which inspire the imagination; and an excellent group of professional, lovable actors.
The first time I saw this movie, I was in absolute awe of the dinosaurs. I could not believe how well they were done. I felt like I was right there, in that clearing with Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler, seeing them live, for the first time. I was actually...moved.
I must admit that I have not always loved everything Spielberg has directed, but this is definitely one of my all-time favorites. It inspires the imagination, boggles the mind, and teases the child in all of us with the wonderful creation of these magnificent creatures. In this Fiend's opinion, ILM is the very best effects company there is. I admire their founder, and the visual images they create, and these creations were certainly no exception.
Plot: InGen has created clones of many species of extinct dinosaurs in an attempt to engineer the world's first dinosaur theme park ergo the movie's title, "Jurassic Park." In order to obtain approval from the investors for the park's opening, Hammond, the CEO, has to solicit the nod from a diverse team of outside experts. Dr. Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill), Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum), accompanied by the "blood-sucking" lawyer representing the board of investigators and Hammond's own grandchildren, take the official "tour" of Jurassic Park, but nothing seems to go right.
"So...eventually you're going to have DINOSAURS on your dinosaur tour? Right? Yes? Hello?" Ian Malcolm.
"I do HATE that man!" John Hammond.
Then, something goes decidedly wrong! Sabotaged by one of his own family, Hammond's security is down, and the electrified fences containing these creations is turned off. Before anyone can get them back online, chaos commences. But the party of experts, Hammond's grandchildren and the lawyer are caught behind enemy lines.
The question now, is no longer will they endorse it, but will they survive Jurassic Park? I absolutely LOVE this movie. The close-ups of the details created by ILM on the dinosaurs were absolutely wonderful, believable and outright realistic.
As far as adaptations go Michael Crichton wrote the screenplay himself, so regardless of my personal feelings, I accept the story to be as close as was workable to the original literary work, though it felt heavily like a "Westworld" remake...with dinosaurs.
It earns a 9.1/10 for actually making it feel real, from...
the Fiend :.