Jurassic Park - Collector's Edition - DTS

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Summary: Classic move - but get this version for the soundtrack
Review: When I originally saw this movie, it was at a movie theater with an excellent sound system. Needless to say, I was somewhat disappointed when it came out on VHS a few years back.
I have since bought this version of the DVD, and boy - what a difference!
The DTS sound track will pick you up - toss you in the air then slam you down on the ground - and then youll ask for more.
Clearly the way the move was mean to be seen / heard and FELT.
If you have at least a decent home theater system, with good low frequency capabilities, then this movie is a must buy. Why hear the T-Rex when you can feel it?
As far as the picture quality - its as good as it gets for DVD. No artifactts, discolorations or distortions at any point during the film.

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Summary: This was THE movie of my generation
Review: As a college student now, I was 9 years old when Jurassic Park hit theaters and it couldn't have come at a better time. Watching it again, Jurassic Park holds up as great entertainment, even if the characters and storylines seem a bit flimsy at times. It's probably more worthy of 4 stars than 5, but hey, this is the movie of MY generation and I'm not going to apologize for its rating. Jurassic Park continually reminds its viewers that Steven Spielberg is the greatest entertainer since Walt Disney. Constantly filling the screen with visual treats, keeping the plot moving at a brisk pace (once the obligatory exposition is filled in), and allowing us to enjoy ourselves without stooping too low, nobody does blockbusters like this man. Since he was to direct Schindler's List that same year, this was more or less his kiss-off to the popcorn genre he helped invent (consisting of classics like Jaws, Raiders, and E.T.--some with more dramatic substance than others, but all damn entertaining). Like I said, I was nine when this movie premiered and I still remember watching in the dark theater as the whole show unfolded--perhaps taking it for granted that movies should be so thrilling and fun, and that every filmmaker was capable of such wonders. Wrong on both accounts, but it did spur me on to shoot my first movie on video camera that summer (admittedly, it was highly derivative). Now I'm a film student...thanks Steve
5/6

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Summary: You are alive when they eat you. So try to show respect.
Review: Scientists clone dinosaurs to populate a theme park, which suffers a major security breakdown and releases the dinosaurs, which leads to "An Adventure 65 Million Years In The Making." I know, I know, the book was brilliant, however, the movie (unlike the Sphere) was fabulous. Most people know this an adaptation of Michael Crichton's book by the same name. Do not assume this is a bad movie because of it, as The 13th Warrior was also a good movie, however another Michael Crichton adaptation, The Sphere, was a complete bomb in my opinion.

Steven Spielberg, who takes quit a few liberties with both Jurassic Park and the Lost World, still delivers with a very enjoyable movie. Spielberg has an uncanny ability to take very average actors, based on their name powers anyways, and puts them in a position to deliver unbelievable performances. Granted Spielberg's special effects speak for themselves, nevertheless, his "B" list cast always deliver a very strong feel to their characters.

Sam Neill (In the Mouth of Madness, Event Horizon, Sirens, The Hunt for Red October) stars as Dr. Grant, really the main character. However, when you look at that resume I just posted, other then The Hunt for Red October, there is not a movie that jumps out to you that says "That is the perfect actor to play the title role of this movie." My point is he is B list compared to Sean Connery, Deniro, Pachino, Kietel, etc. Nevertheless, his performance is perfect; you have a strong feel for his character, what he believes in, and what his ambitions are (to do right).

Dr. Ellie Sattler, Neill's cohort and girlfriend, is played by Laura Dern (Mask, White Lightning, I am Sam). Once again, not an A list actress, not exactly in the same category as a Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, etc, but again, Dern is the perfect cast actress. She is very playful with Neill through out the movie in a way that you can tell they know each other well, as he is not a joker or kidder.

Jeff Goldblum plays another major character Dr. Ian Malcolm. Now I know what you're thinking, Jeff Goldblum is a major name actor. He has been the main character in several movies from the 80's and into the 90's, and Jurassic Park just propelled him into other Major roles such as Independence Day. But what has he really done since then? When you think of other major actors that was coming up in the 80's who continue to make movies, I would call the A list Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks, Jim Carey, Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Denzel, Bruce Willis, and even Dennis Quad over Goldblum.

Nevertheless, Goldblum was brilliant. He played a pompous, arrogant, self-riotous jerk, and he did it pretty well, hmmmmmm. No, I like Goldblum, and he was brilliant in the role, and I was glad he returned for The Lost World also.

This is easily one of Spielberg's best movies. That statement alone means this is a must have in your DVD collection, no questions asked. I would even recommend just buying the trilogy as one of the first DVD box sets that is a must own. Also, if you've never seen this movie, you can feel comfortable purchasing this movie and knowing you will like it.

Grade: A


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Summary: amazing - superb - BEST THREE MOVES I EVER SAW!
Review: Jurassic Park is undoubtedly the best movie to come out of Hollywood. I say that not just because I'm a dino-fan.

The thing that makes JP the most special is that fact that Steven Spielberg Originaly was going to use robotics for the entire film. They moved pretty well for robots, but even Spielberg himself stated that they were "too jerky". Then, he was shown the power of the computer. He saw a computer-animated scene of a T-rex chasing some gallimimus. The movements were so smooth, so real, he decided that computers were the thing to use.

JP simply blows you away with the special-effects. Especially the scene where the T-rex catches a gallimimus. It's incredible the technology we have.

After seeing Jurassic Park (for the 900th time) I can say with confidence that it is the best movie ever. It doesn't concentrate on gore like a lot of horror movies, and the dinosaurs aren't evil monsters when they kill somebody. Jurassic Park is Steven Spielberg at his finest

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Summary: This movie broke new ground
Review: When it came out, this was the epitome of the action movie, boasting amazing visuals, a fascinating and almost-believable plot device, and creative editing that gave an interesting spin to action sequences, as when a car, suspended in a tree, drives down the tree in a freefall. The actors and characters are beneath the level of achievement of the filmmakers, but that hardly matters as we are treated to a host of scary dinosaurs in a pleasing variety. Today, the things that made the film special have become commonplace, but the meshing of elements still places it near the top of groundbreaking monster flicks.

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This is probably the most credible, most perfect concept in science fiction that I can recall. All those saying that it can't possibly happen in real life have no imagination. I have no doubt that the restoration of life from extinct genetic material will one day be possible, and that is what makes this movie so exciting. The plot is secondary to the main ideas in the movie, and is not important. Bravo to a great movie, with great effects.

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Summary: WELCOME, TO JURASSIC PARK
Review: This has always been one of my favorite if not my favorite movie of all time. I adore dinosaurus, and this film portrays them greatly, although of course there are faults, the Velociraptors in here are portrayed much larger than their actual real size(6ft long, 3ft tall, and around 40 to 60lbs)Speilberg made them larger to make them look more impressive, mission accomplished I have to say. This movie starts out with a very ominous filling to it and ends with a great scene(my favorite part of the whole film). Sam Neil(Alan Grant)is a fantastic actor and did great. Richard Attenbourough(forgive my spelling) once again shows off his fantastic acting skills here. However it's the dinosaurs who really steal the show, and if you haven't seen it you will be awe struck with the majesty and power in which Speilberg portrays these awesome creatures. For me however the King of the Dinosaurs really stole the show. Tyrannosaurus Rex has always been and will always be my favorite dinosaur of all time. The power in which he brings to the screen is incredible, his awesome power and massive presence is astounding. The Velociraptors are what really brings the fear to the movie, this is a movie however that can only be expierienced by viewing it for your self. The ending remains my favorite part to this day and I never get tired of it. Seeing you favorite dinosaur you love so much truly makes your stomach tingle and fills you with a great amount of pride. Leaving you thinking to yourself(thats my boy their),(laughs), I know thats what I was thinking when the big T came on screen. Truly a great film.

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Summary: Welcome to Jurassic Park
Review: I loved the first Jurassic Park the best. It kept moving and was intense. I do NOT recommend this movie for anyone who has nightmares due to suggestion. It gave me nightmares and I usually am not effected. I still watch it again and again though.