The Movies That Made Us (TV Series) Jurassic Park (2021) User Reviews

Good insight, but not even a mention of John Williams?

[scottzee · 8/10 · 5 August 2021]

This documentary focused primarily on the groundbreaking CGI work, which is fine. But to not even mention John Williams, whose score is just as iconic as any other aspect of the film, is criminal.

Quirky Style With Some Fun Behind-The-Scenes Stories

[zkonedog · 9/10 · 31 July 2021]

This "Movies That Made Us" series takes a tone that is light-hearted, sometimes even a little goofy, and full of whiz-bang visual effects. Like that approach or not, it always at least somewhat "makes up for it" with access (e.g. Interviews) with key members of the production.

Here, the focus is on the special effects of "Jurassic Park" and how they literally re-created the business at Industrial Light & Magic, going from spot-motion to an almost all-digital approach. Key members of that effects process weigh in on the experience and tell some fun/informative stories I hadn't heard about the film. Lead cast member Sam Neil also contributes quite a few thoughts of his own of being on-set with director Steven Spielberg.

Overall, a solid entry in this series for a spectacular film that somehow doesn't seem to age visually despite being released in 1993.

Hold on to your butts!

[Calicodreamin · 8/10 · 28 July 2021]

Awesome behind the scenes sorties about an iconic movie. I had no idea that Jurassic Park was the first movie ever to use CGI, and the guys behind it were as kooky as expected. Relevant interviews, archival footage, and fun facts. Love this movie and the crazy way it was brought into existence.