Jurassic Park (1993)

A pragmatic Paleontologist visiting an almost complete theme park is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Writers:

Michael Crichton (novel), Michael Crichton (screenplay)

Stars:

Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum

Top Rated Movies #167 | Won 3 Oscars. Another 39 wins & 26 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Neill	...	Grant
Laura Dern	...	Ellie
Jeff Goldblum	...	Malcolm
Richard Attenborough	...	Hammond
Bob Peck	...	Muldoon
Martin Ferrero	...	Gennaro
BD Wong	...	Wu (as B. D. Wong)
Joseph Mazzello	...	Tim
Ariana Richards	...	Lex
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Arnold
Wayne Knight	...	Nedry
Gerald R. Molen	...	Harding (as Jerry Molen)
Miguel Sandoval	...	Rostagno
Cameron Thor	...	Dodgson
Christopher John Fields	...	Volunteer #1

Storyline

Huge advancements in scientific technology have enabled a mogul to create an island full of living dinosaurs. John Hammond has invited four individuals, along with his two grandchildren, to join him at Jurassic Park. But will everything go according to plan? A park employee attempts to steal dinosaur embryos, critical security systems are shut down and it now becomes a race for survival with dinosaurs roaming freely over the island.

---

Plot Keywords:

national film registry | dinosaur | tyrannosaurus rex | theme park | chaos theory | 

---

Taglines:

Caution! Alive Inside.

---

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense science fiction terror

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Website

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

11 June 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

JP

Filming Locations:

Jurassic Kahili Ranch, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$63,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$47,026,828, 13 June 1993

Gross USA:

$402,828,120

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,032,020,521

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

127 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital (Europe) SDDS (3D re-release) Datasat (3D re-release) DTS (DTS: X)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Brachiosaurs chewing food (something they never did really) was added to make them seem more docile, like a cow chewing her cud. Also, they had limited vocal capabilities, but were given whale song, donkey calls, and penguin noises to make them sound melodic.

---

Goofs

After the kids escape the kitchen they're in the control room with Alan & Ellie. Lex is getting things running on the computer while Alan & Ellie are trying to hold the door closed to keep the velociraptor out. Ellie tries to get the gun with her foot but cannot get hold of it. Since Tim wasn't doing anything there was no reason he couldn't have gotten the gun for her.

---

Quotes

[first lines]
Worker in Raptor Pen: Everybody, heads up! Heads up! Keep clear! Keep it clear! Okay, down! Andale, si! Vamonos. Keep it goin'! Come on! That's good, stay! Slow it down. No lo vayan a tirar! Cuidado! Traigala, traigala!
Muldoon: Okay, pushing team, move in there.
Worker in Raptor Pen: Move it! Cuidado, vamos!
Muldoon: I want tasers on full charge.

---

Crazy Credits

When the Universal logo appears, instead of the studio's theme, sounds from wildlife are heard.

---

Alternate Versions

The mainland Chinese release of the 3D version (the original version was not released there) deletes the following:

• The goat chunk splattering against the tour jeep and Lex's subsequent reaction.
• Gennaro in the T-Rex's mouth.
• Dr. Satler's discovery of Arnold's severed arm.
• The raptor pouncing on Muldoon.

---

Connections

Referenced in Cybill: Nice Work If You Can Get It (1995)

---

Soundtracks

Las Gaviotas
Written by Dolores Guadalupe Olivares (as Dolores Ayala Olivares)
Performed by The Madacy Mariachi Band
Courtesy of Madacy Music Group

User Reviews

Brilliant

What can I say? Jurassic Park is one of the most underrated movies ever. Yes, I did say underrated. True, it is the fourth highest grossing movie ever (for the time being) and was a motion picture bible for eight-year-olds across the country, but it has never been regarded as artistically superior. When, in reality, it is one of the most artistically inventive movies ever. It contains all of Spielberg's magical strokes of genius from fantastic art direction and wonderful camera techniques to astounding technical quality ( which comes from his well known control over technology). The minor flaws of a theme park are masterfully embedded into the art direction, script etc. and the acting is superb. This is one of the only movies I've seen with great acting by children. Spielberg's camera usage ranges from foreshadowing the appearance of dinosaurs with extreme up-angles to exquisitely composed scenes of the dinosaurs' "interaction" with the characters. Aside from technical quality, Jurassic Park bears powerful social messages of human intrusion and destruction of natural environment and the self-revering nature of man. Also, it had an undeniable effect on cinema being one of the first movies to use CGI at such a large scale. However, the most ingenious aspect of the film is the portrayal of the dinosaurs as animals rather than ruthless monsters. At many times throughout the movie, the humans are portrayed as antagonists and the respect and appreciation of the dinosaurs is wonderfully developed. And, best of all, like star wars you can analyze the movie all you want or just sit back and enjoy the ride.