…Its ‘Jurassic Park’ Everyone, there mamas and their dogs has seen ‘Jurassic Park’ or at least KNOWS what ‘Jurassic Park’ is about. Almost certainly one of Spielbergs top 5 greatest works, and probably one of the finest films of the 20th century. Its a 2 hour amusement park of a ride and its incredible that it was made in 1993 frankly.

Thes script, thrilling, gripping, adventurous and not afraid to be whimsical, with my only criticism being a nitpick ultimately (I feel like the 2nd act is a little on the slower side than i’d have liked, and runs a bit longer than I would have wanted) otherwise, its decently paced, solidly written, funny and thoughtful. Essentially the culmination of Spielbergs other efforts from the past 2 decades up to this point.

The direction, flawless, I literally cant think of anything he could have done better here, same with the cine, same with the scoring…all immaculate, there isnt a frame of this picture i’d change really.

And casting? Pfft…Sam Neil, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern? NOT TO MENTION Richard Attenbourough. FORGET ABOUT IT. just…*chefs kiss*

What Jaws did for audience goers in the 70s, Jurassic Park did for 90s kids. And while I personally think it maybe does run just a *bit* longer than I personally would have liked, I cant deny that this is essential cinema, an apex of practical effects in the analogue age, and the peak of digital effects performance for the time.

It more than holds up even today, and barring a couple of swears, its pretty much the perfect family movie. great stuff!

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