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Summary: series has hit its limit
Review: "Jurassic Park III" proves definitively that the bloom is off the rose when it comes to this particular movie series. In the third installment of the dinosaur epic, virtually every plot element - nay, every shot - seems like a tired rehash of the ones found in the two previous works. The only difference here is that the dinosaurs manage to serve as unwitting family therapists for a tiresome divorced couple and their precocious young son. Sam Neill, the star of the original film, returns in the role of nerdy paleontologist, Dr. Alan Grant - and his presence merely reminds us of the power that was generated by this material before it lost its originality and luster. With nowhere left to go with the concept, this third version is reduced to little more than a monotonous series of chases through thick jungle growth, with the actors running around like mad in the foreground while some impressive looking dinosaurs wreak havoc in the background. It seems inconceivable to imagine that it actually took THREE paid writers to come up with a script as lacking in originality and interest as the one we have here. The anticlimactic ending is particularly ludicrous and incredible (not to mention faintly distasteful since the final shot turns out to be a close up looking straight into a pterodactyl's rear end). Unlike the previous two films, "Jurassic Park III" fails to generate even a modicum of chills and thrills. There is, literally, not a single scary or suspenseful moment in the entire film. Where is Steven Spielberg when you need him? (Joe Johnston took over the directorial chores for this outing). At least Spielberg knows how to get the adrenalin pumping - even with hokey material such as this. The real problem with this film lies in the nature of the series itself. Unlike the "Star Wars" films, which provide us with an ever-evolving story line and set of characters that help to make each new installment an integral part of a varied whole, the "Jurassic Park" franchise is pretty much limited to finding new excuses to get people in front of those rampaging dinosaurs. The writers of this latest version, desperate to bring even a trace of originality to the concept, play with the childish notion that the veloceraptors are actually able to communicate with each other. In other words, we have left the world of "reality," where dinosaurs are allowed to be dinosaurs, and have turned these magnificent creatures into reptilian versions of ourselves. What could be more arrogant? With this third edition, the "Jurassic Park" series has hit its proverbial brick wall.
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Summary: Better then I expected it to be.
Review: I first saw this movie in the theater on July 24. I cant say that I was disappointed. It was great fun and action. The main reason I went to see Jurrasic Par 3 was the fact that Sam Niell was staring in it. He is one of my favorite actors. His performences in The Hunt for The Red October and The Piano are outstanding.
I give Jurassic Park 3 four stars. It has alot of action, a great deal of CG dinosaurs and graphics, and is alot of fun.
The DVD itself is excelent. It has a great array of extras. "New Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park 3", "A Visit To ILM", a commentay with the special effects team, and much more.
Anyone who is Jurassic Park fan should own this DVD.
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Summary: the occasional backrub
Review: When I first watched Jurassic Park 3, I didn't think it was any good. In fact, I was amused that so much money could be poured into a movie and yet It still stunk. My whole opinion has since changed once I learned of something very few people are aware of. JP 3 was written, directed, co-stared and storyboarded, entirely by raptors. Its true, they do have a superior intellect (well almost)! There are a few rumors floating about in the Hollywood circuit that they had some help by primates, some have even gone so far as to say the star of "Dunstin Checks In" ghostwrote the screenplay. I can't speculate on that, but all I know is that they work for stagehands and the occasional backrub (Hollywood better take advantage of them now before they go and form unions). Although raptors have yet to master the fine art of 3D animation, they sure as hell are giving Hollywood directors a run for their money. Bravo!
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Summary: Jurassic Park 3
Review: If you liked the first two you'll like this one too. Good action and story.
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Summary: Someone should burn this park down
Review: What a major letdown. This is with out a doubt one of the worst movies ever made, and that is about the nicest thing I could say about this movie. There is nothing of value to even make this worthy of the previous two movies of the series, and there is nothing of value to even make this a decent film. The acting is amateurish, the directing is disjointed, and don't even mention the script because there aren't one. You can see how much Spielberg really cares about the fans if he green lighted this abomination. Do yourself a favor, and forget this one ever existed. One more thing, even thou The Lost World was not Spielberg's crowning achievement, it's still light years beyond better than this film.
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Summary: Trash PARK
Review: The title speaks for itself. This movie is very,very bad. Don't waste your time on it. The new director did a really reall bad job with it. Not only was i dissappointed, everybody i've talked to said it stinks to. i would of maybe given the movie a C tell the ending. (...) So i ask nobody to ever buy this film.
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Summary: Great Sequel
Review: JP 3 is a well-executed sequel. The movie is extremely fast and packed with action. Time is not wasted with unnecessary character development, yet each character is introduced, and you get a sense of what this person is all about. The story is simple and very easily understood. Even though Dr. Allan Grant is back, the story actually has very little to do with what happened in the first two films. This combined with all the new dinosaurs, gives the movie an original twist. The velociraptors this time around are unbelievable, and that Spinosaur is simply terrifying(T-Rex gets his head literally ripped off). JP 3 clearly surpasses "The Lost World". It's a Summer movie packed with nail-biting action and fun. I just wish it could have been a bit longer. The DVD is definitely worth the buy. There are some great extras to be seen here.
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Summary: Fun film, not much depth
Review: To be honest, the third installment may be the best of the series. The first film was good but succeeded primarily on oohs and ahhs and a few well placed tense scenes. The problem with the first film was that it ran a bit long. The second film's major problem was that the ending was forced and way out there. This film succeeds because it makes no secret about what it is. There is no deep plot here, although the major plot elements do work together (yes, even the ending works in the plot - remember that Laura Dern's <Dr. Sattler> husband said he worked for the state department). It does stretch reality a bit, but it is a film about dinosaurs and action films tend to rarely resemble reality. What this film is is fun. There is hardly a dull moment. I've seen the movie a couple times and still jump out of my seat, even though I expect the shock (might have something to do with the timing). If you want a deep film with a complicated plot and intricate storyline then it would be best to stay away. If you want an action film that will keep you on the edge of your seat and take you away from the world for a bit then, well, this one might be for you. Not really a 4 star film; I rounded up. 3.5 stars.
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Summary: Well-done sequel with new dinosaurs
Review: Jurassic Park 3 was a lot better than the Lost World and almost as good as Jurassic Park 1. What I enjoyed was the inclusion of new dinosaurs (Spinosaurs, Pteranodon, Ankylosaurs) and a new twist on the intelligence of Raptors. Director Joe Johnston is a worthy successor to Steven Spielsberg. Stan Winston and Co. again amaze us with great special effects. The new dinosaur Spinosaurs was really awesome and fearsome! The ending though was a bit abrupt and more attention could have been paid to the development of the story and the characters. This DVD contains very interesting special features which include the "Making of Jurassic Park 3" and "the New Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park 3." Here is a worthy sequel which packs a lot of action and suspense in a short-time (90 min. long). It seemed like the producers wanted a lean sci-fi movie without any excess fat. (Just get to the action quick!) I enjoyed it a lot!
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Summary: JURASSIC PARK 3
Review: In JURASSIC PARK 3, Dr. Alan Grant is paid by an adventurous couple to take them on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, the island where the rest of the Jurassic Park dinosaurs remain. The plane ends up crashing, and the group becomes stranded on the island, and they have to figure a way to survive the dinosaurs and make it back to civilization.
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