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Jurassic Park III

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Jurassic Park III (2001)
Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III debut as a trilogy set on Blu-ray™ October 25, 2011.
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A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Grant to go to Isla Sorna for a holiday, but their unexpected landing startles the island's new inhabitants.A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Grant to go to Isla Sorna for a holiday, but their unexpected landing startles the island's new inhabitants.A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Grant to go to Isla Sorna for a holiday, but their unexpected landing startles the island's new inhabitants.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
313K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,209
19
  • Director
    • Joe Johnston
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(characters)
    • Peter Buchman
    • Alexander Payne
  • Stars
    • Sam Neill
    • William H. Macy
    • Téa Leoni
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Johnston
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(characters)
    • Peter Buchman
    • Alexander Payne
  • Stars
    • Sam Neill
    • William H. Macy
    • Téa Leoni
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    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 219Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 16 nominations

    Videos6

    Jurassic Park Trilogy
    Trailer 1:23
    Jurassic Park Trilogy
    How the Original 'Jurassic Park' Cast Fits Into the New 'Jurassic World'
    Clip 3:05
    How the Original 'Jurassic Park' Cast Fits Into the New 'Jurassic World'
    Jurassic Park III: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-Ray]
    Clip 1:24
    Jurassic Park III: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-Ray]
    Jurassic Park III: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-Ray]
    Clip 1:28
    Jurassic Park III: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-Ray]
    Jurassic Park III: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-Ray]
    Featurette 1:31
    Jurassic Park III: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-Ray]
    Jurassic Park III: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-Ray]
    Featurette 1:09
    Jurassic Park III: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-Ray]

    Photos392

    Téa Leoni, William H. Macy, and Sam Neill in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Téa Leoni, William H. Macy, Sam Neill, Michael Jeter, and Alessandro Nivola in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Téa Leoni, William H. Macy, Sam Neill, and Trevor Morgan in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Sam Neill in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Sam Neill in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Joe Johnston in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    William H. Macy in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Téa Leoni and William H. Macy in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Téa Leoni, William H. Macy, Sam Neill, Alessandro Nivola, and Trevor Morgan in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Téa Leoni in Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Jurassic Park III (2001)
    Dr. Grant encounters a group of raptors.

    Top cast

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    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Dr. Alan Grantas Dr. Alan Grant
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Paul Kirbyas Paul Kirby
    Téa Leoni
    Téa Leoni
    • Amanda Kirbyas Amanda Kirby
    Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola
    • Billy Brennanas Billy Brennan
    Trevor Morgan
    Trevor Morgan
    • Eric Kirbyas Eric Kirby
    Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter
    • Udeskyas Udesky
    John Diehl
    John Diehl
    • Cooperas Cooper
    Bruce A. Young
    Bruce A. Young
    • Nashas Nash
    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Ellieas Ellie
    Taylor Nichols
    Taylor Nichols
    • Markas Mark
    Mark Harelik
    Mark Harelik
    • Ben Hildebrandas Ben Hildebrand
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Enrique Cardosoas Enrique Cardoso
    Blake Michael Bryan
    • Charlieas Charlie
    • (as Blake Bryan)
    Sarah Danielle Madison
    Sarah Danielle Madison
    • Cherylas Cheryl
    Linda Park
    Linda Park
    • Hannahas Hannah
    Sonia Jackson
    Sonia Jackson
    • Symposium Leaderas Symposium Leader
    Bruce French
    Bruce French
    • Science Reporteras Science Reporter
    Bernard Zilinskas
    • Male Studentas Male Student
    • Director
      • Joe Johnston
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton(characters)
      • Peter Buchman
      • Alexander Payne
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    Storyline

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    Dr. Alan Grant is now a happy man with the previous incidents of Jurassic Park now behind him. Grant is that happy that he announce in public, that nothing on Earth can persuade him back onto the islands. Maybe nothing, except Paul Kirby. Kirby and his wife, Amanda want a plane to fly them over Isla Sorna, with Dr. Grant as their guide. But not everything Kirby says is true. When the plane lands, Dr. Grant realizes that there is another reason why they are there, that he doesn't know of. Now, Dr. Grant is stuck on an island he has never been on before, with what was a plane journey now turned into a search party. —Film_Fan
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    • spinosaurus
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Disaster is an Instinct.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sci-fi terror and violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The effects crew used two hundred fifty gallons of oatmeal to simulate Spinosaur droppings.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 2 mins) Although the depiction of the Pteranodon showcases several inaccuracies (such as having teeth, being able to grab things with their legs, and being excessively aggressive), which, being genetically engineered clones, can be explained, one detail still counts as an error. Namely, no matter how strong these creatures are, they could never lift up and carry a human boy the size of Eric. They would simply plummet towards the ground, since these animals needed to be extremely light-weight in order to stay aloft (a real-life Pteranodon would weigh less than preschool child). Thus the Pteranodon's anatomical inaccuracies notwithstanding, the sequence in question very nearly breaks the laws of physics.
    • Quotes

      Amanda: This is how you make dinosaurs?

      Dr. Grant: No. This is how you play God.

    • Crazy credits
      During the studio introductions, each logo is accompanied by the "ripple-in-the-water" effect and the sound of a heavy footstep.
    • Alternate versions
      Don Davis, the music composer for the film, stated that roughly 20 seconds of footage was cut from the battle between the T-Rex and Spinosaurus. This was mostly made up of the two animals roaring at each other and sizing one another up.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'Jurassic Park III' (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Big Hat, No Cattle
      Written by Randy Newman

      Performed by Randy Newman

      Courtesy of Dreamworks Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews1.3K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Underrated pure fun popcorn Action film!
    Jurassic Park III (2001) is a pure, fun, popcorn, Action Film and the third entry of the Jurassic Park trilogy. It is an awesome underrated Action flick a million ways better than the new movie Jurassic World (2015)!!!!!!!!

    The third entry of Jurassic park Trilogy is very underrated solid action flick. I will take third Jurassic Park III movie over Jurassic World! Just like a pure, fun, popcorn, Action Film, I will take this one. They brought Sam Neill back as Dr. Alan Grant back. The film was a rescue mission, it was fast paced and it was short than the second flick. I still love The Lost World: Jurassic Park equal as the first flick Jurassic Park, but this flick grow on me and I love it and I have changed my mind. I love this flick I love it to death. I will rather watch this flick than forgettable Jurassic World! I love this flick to death and it is my third favorite film in the Jurassic park trilogy. As the first time I saw this film, I wasn't fan about it, but I keep watching it and I liked it, this movie grow on me. The film was fast paced, it went really fast around, it was an action film, it wasn't an epic adventure like was the first movie Jurassic Park (1993) it was actually an action flick an a rescue mission.

    Plot: Adventure runs wild when renowned palentologist Dr. Alan Grant agrees to accompany a wealthy adventurer and his wife on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, InGen's former breeding ground for prehistoric creatures. But when they're terrifyingly stranded, Dr. Grant discovers that his hosts are not what they seem, and the island's native inhabitants are smarter, faster, fiercer and more brutal than he ever imagined in this heart-stomping thriller.

    The film was directed by Joe Johnston who also directed The Rocketeer, I haven't seen that flick in ages yet, The Pagemaster, Jumanji and Captain America: The First Avenger that I am fan of that film. After the success of Spielberg's Jurassic Park, Joe Johnston expressed interest in directing a sequel. Spielberg instead gave Joe Johnston permission to direct the third film in the series, if there were to be one. I don't think the director did a terrible job, I think that this movie more lacked on a script writers, so is not Joe Johnston fault for directing this film for using more CGI in the film.

    I love Sam Neil as Dr. Alan Grant and I love that he goes on an Island Isla Sorna, where man is up against dangerous predators in the ultimate battle for survival. This movie takes no prisoners and pulls no punches. It takes the idea of the original, puts an interesting twist into the plot, injects it with good FX, good acting and a decent budget, and you have something far superior to the original.

    I like all- new dinosaurs and the special effects CGI, more practical effects are in there, they did not bothered me or that it was directed from someone else and not Steven Spielberg himself. I like the CGI in this film.

    A wealthy couple with Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neil) land on a island Isla Sorna and all the mercenaries are killed off, I like that in the film that the mercenaries are killed off.

    This film is very quickly paced, is not boring film and it is not a dull movie, it does not drag a long, is very interesting to me and it is a good action film. Jurassic park III is MILES way better to me than Jurassic World, I will rather watch this film than the new one. The first time I reviewed this film I hated it, but now I loved it a lot.

    I am fine with the FX of the Spinosaurus, I like Spinosaurus, I thought it was pretty cool.

    Btw the kid in this movie wasn't annoying and I think he really did a good job, he was smart and recourses, he was useful in this movie, he survived that length of time by himself & saved Alan against Spinosaurus, so yea I like that and I like this film. I don't think it was terrible or forgettable at all.

    I really did not like that Laura Dern can't return with her character in a cameo scene, but still I liked that they made her a happy married woman with the kid and I still like that Alan and Ellie are still in contact together, that is decent in the film.

    Also Michael Jeter from Drop Zone (1994) as a mercenary is in here, John Diehl from Miami Vice is in it and Bruce A. Young from The Sentinel and Basic Instinct (1992) is in it, as a third mercenary.

    Overall: The ranting for this film I am giving is an 8.5/10 I love this film and In my opinion is the last good Jurassic film, a very hated and underrated.

    Jurassic Park III is a 2001 American adventure science fiction film. It is the third installment in the Jurassic Park film series. The film stars Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan, and Michael Jeter. It is the first film in the series not to have been directed by Steven Spielberg, nor based on a book by Michael Crichton (though numerous scenes in the film were ultimately taken from Crichton's novels Jurassic Park and The Lost World).

    8.5/10 Grade: B+ Studio: Universal Pictures Starring: Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan, Michael Jeter, John Diehl, Bruce A. Young, Taylor Nichols, Laura Dern Director: Joe Johnston Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Larry Franco Screenplay: Peter Buchman, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor Rated: PG-13 Running Time: 1 Hr. 32 Mins. Budget: $93.000.000 Box Office: $368,780,809
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 18, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Universal (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Jurassic Park 3
    • Filming locations
      • Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $93,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $181,171,875
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,771,645
      • Jul 22, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $368,780,809
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS

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