Warning: Movie Spoilers Ahead
I was determined when I selected the action genre to not review a Marvel or DC movie, and I’m proud to say that I stuck to it. Today’s movie is one of my all-time favorites, ever. Jurassic Park (1993). And I’m not talking about the whole cinematic universe they’ve since created, I’m talking about the very original “we’ve re-created dinosaurs and now they’ve escaped.” This film is so good, so funny, and the CGI is honestly amazing for the time.
As far as the action genre goes, this is the only one I can think of that has dinosaurs - already it’s unique and breaks the typical action mold. And, despite its age, this move truly holds up. The characters feel real, the CGI and puppeteer work are superb, and the suspense mixes wonderfully with the beauty. After all, even if you haven’t seen this movie from start-to-finish, everyone knows the iconic beauty of the brachiosaurus climbing out of the water to the mesmerizing music of John Williams.
That’s actually one of the things I enjoy most about this movie: there are other dinosaurs. Beautiful dinosaurs. They’re accurately designed and named (based off of what scientists theorize, at least) and are as much a part of the plot as the infamous T-Rex. As movie critic Olly Richards notes “the effects have barely aged and the joy is timeless,” a sentiment which could not be more true. Give it a try for yourself and let me know what you think in the comments!
Richards, Olly. “Jurassic Park.” Empire.com. https://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=138260
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