Worth Watching

Rating: 7/10 (30 June 2005)

Spectacular images throughout the film. There were scenes that were brilliantly done and held you on the end of your seat the entire time. Spielberg has an incredible way of showing you exactly what you want to see exactly when you want to see it. I imagine seeing this in theaters must have been close to seeing the T-Rex first appear in Jurrasic Park - huge, deadly, and the characters are at its mercy (not to mention breakthrough special effects). It is worth it to see it in theaters simply to get the full effect of the imagery.
That being said, this is no Oscar film. The plot was essentially watching people run away and trying to survive. The most character development was Tom Cruise learning to care for his children (and honestly, no surprise there). The best acting goes to Dakota Fanning, whom I adore, but even that wasn't a great performance.
Basically, see it because Spielberg puts on a great show. As long as you don't go in expecting your entire life to be changed by its insight, you won't be disappointed.