Dinosaur Heaven

Rating: Null/10 (17 April 2001)

So many reviews. So much praise. What could I possibly add? Well, not a whole lot really. This film is the best dinosaur movie ever made without question. It is above the scope of the normal film of this nature, it transcends the ordinary to become the extraordinary. Director Steven Spielberg has created a timeless gem here that entertains on many levels, but ultimately is a scary, horrifying look into what would happen if dinos and man mixed. The special effects are what keep this film going and they are spectacular. The dinosaurs look so real and animated with life. Their ability to move, eat, and even think is a sight to behold. The acting in this film is also very good. Most of the characters have very definable personalities and you care for them throughout their struggles to survive. Sam Neil is excellent and Jeff Goldblum easily has the best lines in the film. The musical score is wonderful. For me, some of the best scenes in the picture are when Sam Neil is watching the dinosaurs that he has only theorized about his whole life. He looks on like I imagine I would...with almost a child-like fascination. The scene with all the little dinos running in a herd in the middle of a field in particular stands out as the enchanting musical score plays in the background. This movie is one of the all-time money makers. It is obvious to see why. I cannot imagine that there is still someone that hasn't seen this, but if you are out there and have not - make sure you watch it lest you become a dinosaur in your own right.