Film Forum

U.S., 1993
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Based on the novel by Micheal Crichton
With Richard Attenborough, Sam Neil, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum
Music by John Williams
Approx. 126 mins. 35mm.

“Our attractions will drive kids out of their minds!” Eccentric billionaire Richard Attenborough has spared no expense to bring long extinct dinosaurs back to life on his island theme park. But when the attractions escape their cages, the park’s staff and inaugural guests must fight for their lives.

Reviews

“A slam-bang thriller! Delivers the goods with action, suspense, hair-raising chills, and landmark special effects: the dinosaurs seem alive.”
– Leonard Maltin

“An amazing ride.”
– Peter Bradshaw, Guardian