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Summary: The pit stop of the series.
Review: Very bad third entry in the series manages to not only contradict what was set forth with the first two movies, but manages to destroy the series as a whole with a pointless story that not only insults the viewer but manages to kill a few brain sells a long the way. The cast in general is so annoying that you want the dinosaurs to kill them, and the script itself is nothing more than a thin out line for show and tell. The special effects are a few steps behind the last film, and the Spinosauris is able to change shape during different parts of the film. This movie is so bad, that I don't even consider it a Jurassic Park film, and anyone who even dares say that it's even better than the first or the second (which despite it's flaws manages to entertain in a way this movie only dreams of doing) should be a shame of themselves.
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Summary: Much, much better than Lost World
Review: Okay, well, I loved the original movie but hey, how can ANYONE actually like that horrible, boring sequel Lost World? ... When I saw this coming I thought oh no. But guess what? It's 100 times better than Lost World. So is it really a 5 star movie? Maybe not, but I'm gonna give it that JUST because it is SOOOOOOO much better than that lousy sequel Lost World. This one makes up in spades for the problems with Lost World and I was very pleasantly surprised. The story is not all over the map here, it's not that long so it's not obviously padded out in long boring go nowhere scenes like in Lost World. And the story and characters are all much more believable here. This cannot compare to the original film, but THIS should've been the sequel, not that awful Lost World. This one has cool dinosaurs all over the place not a bunch of boring talking scenes over and over like Lost World. The music and direction is just as good as the first one also. And Tea Leone is a dish to look at. This is a perfect rainy Saturday afternoon popcorn muncher and because it is short, it's much better packed with essentials and the story and pace is so much better than ... Lost World. ... I would never buy any trilogy set for this because that means it would include the second film Lost World, ... Jurassic Park III has been on cable constantly for months and it's always fun to put on and watch bits and pieces. Okay, so it's not nearly as good as the original, and it is by no means any sort of landmark or great film, but comparitively speaking, and that's where this review is coming from, COMPARED TO THE LOST WORLD, this movie absolutely RULES! If/when they ever do a fourth Jurassic movie, I can only hope it is nothing like the Lost World. ... This third one I'll watch over and again just like the first because they are both fun and entertaining. ... This third one is involving and entertaining from start to finish as long as you don't expect something as good as the first movie. ... This one is much closer to the spirit of the original movie, much much much more than that first and totally forgettable sequel Lost World. Ugh! This third one is short and sweet and fun. Kudos to all for getting it right again unlike that horrible Lost World. Did I say ugh? UGH! Buy the first and this...
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Summary: Don't Look for a Plot---it is just action
Review: This movie's plot...this movie is exciting. This movie doesn't have a plot, or at least not a good one. A "rich" family's son is lost around the island where the dinosaurs from JP I and/or JP II roam (while trying to see the dinosaurs on one of the islands). The parents pay Allen Grant to help them get their son back, and of course things go wrong. Well, that is about it for the plot...but if you like action, you still might like this movie. I usually hate movies without plots, but this one is an exception. I simply enjoyed the animated dinosaurs (very realistic in appearance) and the action that ensued from a huge (species is made up) dinosaur. If you watch the movie, don't think, otherwise you won't like it. This is a good movie for after finals week--when you just want to lounge and not think anymore.
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Summary: Jurassic ...
Review: What a [let down]. This movie not only destroys what was set up before with Jurassic Park and The Lost World but does not even retains the same quality. There is nothing in this pitiful sequel that is up to snuff with the other movies in the series, and the actors themselves look like they are acting at gun point. This has a more strait to video feel than the first two, and judging by the lack of talent involve, it should have gone to video instead of the big screen. I hope they don't make Jurassic Park 4.
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Summary: Real lousy sequel to two much better films.
Review: I've been a fan of the Jurassic Park series since the original, and while The second movie (The Lost World) was not as fine a film, it still retain the some of the magic of its predecessor. This film unfortunately not only a major let down in every sense of the word but a major letdown to the fans in general. There is really no plot to speak off what so ever in this lousy follow up but another excuse to bring people back in contact with the dinosaurs. The dinosaurs themselves look more like C.G.I cartoons than real animals, and when you have acting as bad as the special effects themselves, you know that the movie is in trouble. It's pretty sad when a sequel to two fine films does not live up to the standards of what it's predecessors set forth, but when the movie is this bad, then it should be considered a crime. Sam Neill should be a shame of himself for selling the fans out. Grade: F-
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Summary: Jurassic Park 3 is a sequel with some sharp teeth...
Review: Eight weeks after he accidentally crashed on Isla Sorna, the Kirbys still have hope that their son has managed to survive. That's why they basically trick Dr. Alan Grant into an almost hopeless rescue mission. If you can get past this hard-to-believe premise, then you can enjoy "Jurassic Park 3" for what it is: a very expensive B-movie. Despite being the only installment of the trilogy that's not directed by Steven Spielberg, "Jurassic Park 3" carries on the franchise proudly, and most important, effectively. For starters, it's an enormous pleasure to see Sam Neill (who had refused to return for the first sequel) back in the lead role. I have nothing against Jeff Goldblum, but with the possible exception of "The Fly", he just can't sustain a whole movie by himself. Sam Neill's character, on the other hand, is the right choice to go against a deadly pack of super-intelligent Velociraptors, the always lethal T-Rex and a new foe: one nasty Spinosaurus. Also, the flying Pteranodon, absent from the first two movies, finally has a chance to measure itself against the humans. With all these new dinosaurs, the over-the-top special effects, and enough action to go around and not get tiresome for 90 minutes, "Jurassic Park 3" almost surpasses (in my opinion) "The Lost World". In the extras department, the movie really focuses on the special effects, mainly concerning the creation of the dinosaurs. Nothing new if you have seen the other two movies, but the dinosaur information and the excellent commentary by the SFX crew (including guru Stan Winston) will make it worth your while. The video and sound quality are top of the line, but that's almost a usual treat coming from Universal Studios releases. Now, don't go looking for something too smart here. "Jurassic Park 3" is all about the fun, and the less cerebral you are, the better. I mean, sure, the plot is holey and some sequences are a bit corny (it's hard not to laugh when young Eric appears in his jungle camouflage outfit, or when Dr. Grant uses the world's weirdest harmonica to "charm" the raptors), but with an effective mix of action, humor and eye candy, "Jurassic Park 3" is just enough to prove that sequels aren't necessarily bad, as long as you keep it exciting.
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Summary: A disgrace to Jurassic Park and the Lost World.
Review: You know what? Despite the flaws the Lost World may have had, it's still a much better movie than this disgrace to filmmaking. Nothing, and I mean nothing in this movie works as well as the first two Jurassic Park film. The acting is down right laughable, and the story itself is nothing but a cruel joke. The movie really has nothing to do with Jurassic Park at all, because the plot lines address in those films is not even mention in this movie. The special effects are even not up to par, and judging by the way this movie was shot in the first place, it's clear that the people in charge of this train wreck did not even care if this movie was any good at all. I can safely say that not only did this movie disappointed the fans in record numbers, but makes them fear on how bad the next movie will be.
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Summary: Not as bad as you've heard...
Review: Although "the Lost World" raked in mad dough at the box office, people walked out of the theater disgruntled and dissatisfied. I can't say I'm one of the many people who hated it, but even when taking into consideration the fact that it's a sub-par sequel to one of my favorite movies, it lacked the wonder and intense edge-of-your-seat excitement the first one had. "Jurassic Park III" came out four years later and did pretty respectable in theaters, which proves that filmgoers still care and aren't fed up with the franchise. I went to see it and was pretty suprised at how much I liked it. Although campy at times, it recaptures the spirit of the first one. It moves along with a brisk pace and the action rarely let up. Sure, it's a little predictable, but it has some genuinely great things going for it such as the T-Rex/Spinosaurus rumble, the Pteranadon sequence and the visually amazing landscapes. Bringing Sam Neill back was also a good idea. It was an almost nostalgic experience to see him interact with dinosaurs again. I think Joe Johnston was an ideal choice to direct the third movie in the trilogy. Some people say that perhaps Spielberg would have been a better person to helm the project, but I disagree; while watching "the Lost World," you sense that Spielberg didn't really have the heart anymore for this type of film after making "Schindler's List" 3 years earlier. He wanted Johnston to direct it and, to be honest, I don't think he could have made a better choice. He brings a certain energy to the film, which is to be expected since he's been wanting to do a JP movie for years. He didn't flip this movie around and turn it into a solid masterpiece, but he did his job flawlessly by giving us a 90 minute roller coaster ride of summer fun. A movie like "Jurassic Park III" isn't going to delve beneath the surface of the human psyche and give us all the answers to the questions of the universe. It's simply a fun movie. Don't be a prude and pick it apart. Don't revel at the things that don't work in the movie; revel at the things that DO work and get set for an hour and a half of excitement.
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Summary: Not a walk in the park
Review: What made Jurassic Park 1 a big hit was its brilliant presentation of the author's ideas on genetic engineering, chaos theory, fascination for dinosaurs and use of CG generated scenes that amazed Jurassic Park fans around the world. Sadly the Jurassic Park 3 lacked all of the above. The storyline was cheesy at best. Dr. Grant accompanying a couple on a flyby over Isla Sorna which later turns out to be a rescue mission for their lost son. Improved graphics, new dinosaurs and more action. But that's basically it. But the movie is still fun to watch. It's fast paced with lot of great action scenes. Suspense wasn't lacking and the special effects as usual were top notch. It's a fun roller coaster ride with all the thrills and stuff. But then that's basically just it: a roller coster ride.
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Summary: You must be kidding me?
Review: This was horrible. Every thing in this miserable film is a one mistake after an another. From the acting to the film score, it's all just plain awful. I'm a big fan of the series, and I'm willing to forgive certain things but this is unforgivable, and it should not be tolerated. The way to teach these people from making another Bad Sequel is to not pay to see the next one, because if this is the way they are going to treat the fans of this series then there is no need to help them to make money off of it.
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