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Summary: Entertaining, but not very good as the first two
Review: I went to see this SHORT (1 hr. 30 min.) movie hoping that it would live up to Jurassic Park and The Lost World. It did for some parts, but the movie didn't have the same feeling. This movie was targeted for younger viewers compared to the first two, which were targeted for teens and adults. Reasons why it didn't live up to its reputation:1. Usually at the beginning of the JP movies, they would show someone getting attacked or eatened. Well, they didn't actually SHOW it in this movie. 2. The movie didn't show anyone actually getting eaten, besides the quick grab by the Spinosaurus. There was no ripping in half or crunch time. 3. Out of the people (the ones searching for the boy) who went onto the island, only three people got killed. Compared to the other movies, this kill count is a small fraction. 4. The scenes/camera moved to fast to catch a real good look at the dinos. 5. I didn't see any blood besides coming from the cuts from the people and the plane slamming into the dino. 5. Isn't at least two hours long These reasons should be sufficient enough. The reasons why JP3 was equal to the other two were: 1. The dinos, to me, looked the same (same effects) 2. Uh, I guess leaving in a chopter at the end. 3. Introduces new dinos (Spinosaurus and a couple of others) This movie is only good at matinees .
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Summary: My 50th Review!!
Review: I have been holding off writing my 50th review because I wanted it to be on something big and special. I'm glad I waited. After hitting all the JP3 sites for nearly a year now, waiting for the final day when we here those fated words, "Now Playing At A Theatre Near You." I couldn't sleap the other night! Waiting for my family, I had to pospone my trip to the cinema for two days. Well, after all the wait, and the sleepless night here is my review on something Big and Special: Welcome to Jurassic Park, for the third time. By comparison it isn't as good as the first, but was better than the second (The Lost World, for those of you who don't know by now.) For the past few days I have had the opportunity to be around theatres, to see the reaction to the third. 19 mil$ in the first day, thats the original fact I learned when I bought my ticket. I saw the wide-eyed and happy expressions of those leaving the theatre in front of me. They were clawing and making jurassic-motions, if you get the meaning. They looked a little goofy, but they didn't care because they seemed too impressed to care. Today I was close to a theater slam full of lines, I must have heard the words, "Jurassic" and "Park" and "3" and "Awesome" a thousand times. (Are they connected? We may never know...) I myself think that a new level was reached for the Jurassic enterprise, and even though I thought I was Jurassic-immune from watching the original about...well I lost count around 63...times. And the Lost World 40+ times. But Friday afternoon proved one thing, the Jurassic series still leaves me grinning cheesily. Maybe I like jumping and yelling "Bite him!" Or maybe I fell in love with the characters. ....As I surrendered my imaginaton to Jurassic Park 3, I realized that it wasn't necessary because it was holding my mind on its own. Things happen so smoothly and so quickly that you don't have time to stop and smell the dino-droppings. (Gross, yeah I know). If you have never watched the two films before this one don't let that stop you! This story stands on its own. The time is not too long, not too short (I am going to pay for that remark), and gives you just enough to smile when you see the credits. (To Universal, and all involved. Congrats. ....UPDATE! I have now seen it twice! Its still great! Going to see it again on the 30th with some friends. We'll see if the 3rd time breaks my hype.) (Update (Aug 1st) Nope, the third time didn't break it. It is still great. What are you doing reading this long review! I have already seen it three times! You should be at the theater right now!)
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Summary: A Great Comeback For The Jurassic Park Trilogy!
Review: I just went to see Jurassic Park III today at Pleasure Island theatres, after waiting about eight months after hearing of a second JP sequal. I must say, I was impressed! One reason why I personally wanted to see this movie is because Joe Johnston (one of my favorite directors) was directing it instead of Steven Spielberg. I have nothing against Spielberg-- I like him a lot, too. Anyway, after seeing The Lost World "bomb out," I was hoping for a good comeback. Jurassic Park III and The Lost World are alike as far as action goes, but what seperates them is The Lost World was just action, blood and gore, and JP3 had a real plot. One thing I really enjoyed out of the movie was that it gave you breaks of action with great comic relief, which is something you wouldn't normally expect much out of an action movie about dinosaurs. One other person said that the dinosaurs looked fake, and, at times, more like aliens. The special effects of this movie are marvelous and breathtaking, as far as movies go. I don't know how much better they could have done. I think a 93 million dollar budget is pretty good for a movie, which made a large contribution to the special effects. I liked the new characters in the movie played by Tea Leoni and William H. Macy, but wished Laura Dern (Ellie Sattler) could have had a bigger role, since she was so big in the first, and is a great actress. I also looked around for Richard Attenborough (John Hammond), and was surprised when I realized he wasn't in this movie. This sequal is not like the original Jurassic Park, but if you saw The Lost World, and was disapointed, I reccommend seeing this movie. You will have a greater outlook on the Jurassic Park trilogy! If you think about it after seeing it, they kind of opened up a window for a fourth movie, and I hope a fourth is made (along with, of course, a new novel by Michael Crichton [which happens to be my favorite author, too]). There's only three words left-- go see this!
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Summary: Decent effects, laughable script
Review: JPIII has good effects, gore, etc. .... The loose ends were an unclever and sloppy way to prelude the next movie(s). The best line was "we know them from our church." I WOULD recommend this movie for a theatre-viewing to enjoy the effects (even though they aren't as good as the first and second movie) but make sure you bring along earplugs and a good imagination.
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Summary: Summer action at its best...
Review: Jurassic Park was great. The Lost World was mediocre, but fun to watch. Jurassic Park III is a surprisingly enjoyable blend of its two predecessors. It combines everything that made the first film great with everything that made the second film ...entertaining. You get amazing atmosphere and subtle, eerie effects, while at the same time, being blown away by very blunt and in-your-face shock-horror. They mix to make for a very suspensful and scary summer thrill ride. I think the best thing about it is the variety it offers. Unlike The Lost World, whose action was practically identical to the original film, it offers new and exciting hazards for the cast to overcome. In the first two films, there were only two main threats, the Tyrannasaurus Rex and the Velociraptors. However, in JP3, the T-Rex is almost completely absent (he makes a pleasing cameo early in the movie), and a great twist is added to the Raptors. Also, two new dinosaurs are thrown into the characters' faces, the Spinosaurus (who even the T-Rex fears) and the Pteradon, a flying dinosaur. However, like all films, JP3 has its flaws. These flaws include an almost entirely unbelievable ending, which in my opinion, came too soon; the movie ended before things had a chance to wrap up. The ending was mediocre at best, unlike the first, and even the second film. ....Unfortunately, JP3's ending is no where near as memorable. It won't win the Oscar for best picture, but when you get down to it, good acting, great special effects, a decent script, and amazing action make this one of the best summer popcorn movies in years.
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Summary: Full of Action = Great Summer / Jurassic Park Movie
Review: Jurassic Park had a story, great cast, likable characters, and terrific dinosaurs. The Lost World had a little bit of story, an "okay" cast, some annoying but still manageable characters (Dude, that baby T-Rex really got on my nerves at times), and the same old dinosaurs save for those little green guys. Both had great dino attacks and action sequences. Jurassic Park 3 does away with the story element ...and hits it big with the dinosaurs and action sequences. During the first 15 minutes or so of the movie, we see the reason there would be a return to the dreaded island o' dinos. We're also reintroduced to Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), our heroes from the first film. Although Laura Dern's appearance is only a cameo, it was great to see how her character and Sam Neill's character has evolved relationship-wise. After that, Grant is approached to give a couple (Tea Leoni and William H. Macy) an air-tour of the dreaded island. ....After they make the mistake of landing, the action begins. We're quickly introduced to the new dino in town, the Spinosaurus. And he makes quiet an entrance. After that, it's all about running and guess -- or knowing -- who's going to meet their death at the jaws and claws of a dino. The whole idea of the movie was to focus on the dinosaurs. JP3 was all about the dinosaurs. And we get magnificent views of them too. And not to mention a battle between the shortly seen T-Rex and the Spinosaurus. And a magnificent and truly thrilling action sequence with the pterodactyls. In the end, JP3 is a quick but exciting ride. Even if it doesn't have the story element the first two had.
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Summary: Beats JP-II
Review: .... More of a story than JP-II, but still a little thin. Who cares? I didn't go to this movie for drama. I went to see dinosaurs chase, chomp and fight. And they did. Unlike other sequels where there is an attack every 2 minutes, they did a better job keeping the suspense on this one. It was funny, gory, and intense in all the right places. Having Sam Neill back in the story was a nice touch and William Macy is always a welcome sight. .... Of course they left it open for JP-IV. Until then, I'll reserve a spot on the shelf for the DVD.
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Summary: ...
Review: Just sit back and RELAX! That's what I have for advice when seeing JURASSIC PARK III. Sure, JURASSIC PARK III probably won't get an Oscar nomination for Best Picture (though it might get nominated for Best Visual and Sound Effects), but that's not what it was cracked up to be. This is definitely the best action/adventure flick you'll see all year! It totally beats THE MUMMY RETURNS and PEARL HARBOR (though I loved those movies, too). It's your usual summertime popcorn flick, and a very good one, indeed! I saw JURASSIC PARK III in the theaters opening night, and I have to praise that it was just spectacular! The special effects were only small pieces of the puzzle. It was truly amazing and stunning. The dinos were totally awesome - and the acting by the lead and supporting actors was surperb! The opening sceen starts off solid and smooth, with the young boy, Eric Kirby (Trevor Morgan), and his mother's boyfriend para-sailing near the island where Jurassic Park is... The boat that's helping them suddenly crashes into a rock, and the para-sail lets go of the boat and they fly over onto the island. The whole plot of this movie is that Eric's parents (William H. Macy and Tea Leoni), get Dr Alan Grant (Sam Neill) to go back on the island so they can find their son. And of course they end up getting attacked by all these dinosaurs and a few people are eaten. Though this film wasn't directed by JURASSIC PARK master, Steven Speilberg, director Joe Johnston definitely did a solid job direcitng this film. This one was a lot better than THE LOST WORLD and just as good as the first one. In fact, JP3 is probably my favorite out of the whole trilogy. If you're a fan of the JURASSIC PARK movies, then definitely see JURASSIC PARK III. Even if you're not, you should still see this movie - it's got some of the best special effects of the year!
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Summary: # 3 isn't what it's made to be.
Review: To make a long review short, if you're planning on seeing this film because you think it will be the best Jurassic park of them all, don't go. First you are thrust into the action by a weak plot. Next you are struggling to keep your eyes open as you watch the characters run screaming from all the usual dinosaurs. It is true, you do get to experience a new dinosaur, the "Spinosaurous", but it isn't any different from a t-rex only that it can see better. Finally, the abrupt and cheesy ending leaves you stunned and a little confused as to if the story is really over or not. But not to be too critical, the graphics were good, and it wasn't too predictable. BOTTOM LINE: Go for the graphics, not the plot. If you want to see a good dino movie, go see the first one.
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Summary: Action Packed
Review: I saw this movie Wednesday, July 18...opening day! It was great!! It was mega-action packed movie. Great SFX's. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars becasue it was too much action. No talking. The plot was kinda iffy. I mean tourists going to an island for there son whos been there for 8 weeks. I find it highly unlikely he would have survived with the super-smart raptors. As a Jurassic Park fan I thought it RULED!!!
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