Jurassic Park III
Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 18, 2001
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CooperReviews44Dec 4, 2018
Definitely the worst in the franchise. Horrible acting with just straight up unacceptable performances, lazy writing, and incoherent jumbled mess of a story if you even want to say it has one. Sure there is some fun moments here and there butDefinitely the worst in the franchise. Horrible acting with just straight up unacceptable performances, lazy writing, and incoherent jumbled mess of a story if you even want to say it has one. Sure there is some fun moments here and there but overall just a mediocre film.… Expand
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JPKJun 29, 2019
Not A Good Movie
Jurassic Park III is pretty infuriating considering that the the previous 2 were very entertaining movies.
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CooterPatooterFeb 21, 2012
JP3 clearly sets out to be a short, fun romp through the JP universe. Well, it's exactly like the "quickie" it tries to be... a short, noisy exertion that's kinda fun while it lasts but leaves you feeling unfulfilled. You don't care aboutJP3 clearly sets out to be a short, fun romp through the JP universe. Well, it's exactly like the "quickie" it tries to be... a short, noisy exertion that's kinda fun while it lasts but leaves you feeling unfulfilled. You don't care about the characters, the dinosaurs look more puppet-ish than in either of the original films and the feeling of danger is lacking throughout. On the plus side, the Spinosaurus is pretty neat and no mumbling, stammering Jeff Goldblum to deal with. Whew!… Expand
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JacobJun 3, 2015
Jurassic Park III is a dumb dinosaur action film. For some that will be fine but when you consider the fact this is the same movie as the second one dumbed down even more and when you consider how smart the first one was you need to askJurassic Park III is a dumb dinosaur action film. For some that will be fine but when you consider the fact this is the same movie as the second one dumbed down even more and when you consider how smart the first one was you need to ask yourself what the point of this was. There is no characters are story and the film stumbles from one dumb video game dinosaur action level to another. In some ways this film is better being much shorter and less convoluted but it is also a lot dumber. After this all I can say is why would you want a fourth one? I don’t know what’s dumber the characters who keep coming back to these islands or the studios who keep making these movies.… Expand
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SpencerK.Jul 11, 2007
Spinisaurus only eats fish says my friend Noah so it can not kill the T-Rex in three.
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TokyochuchuApr 14, 2013
Jurassic Park III is nowhere near as good as the excellent original. But neither is it as bloated or unnecessarily kill-count heavy as it's immediate predecessor, The Lost World. Falling somewhere in-between, Jurassic Park III is a short,Jurassic Park III is nowhere near as good as the excellent original. But neither is it as bloated or unnecessarily kill-count heavy as it's immediate predecessor, The Lost World. Falling somewhere in-between, Jurassic Park III is a short, streamlined picture that delivers a fun dose of Dinosaur related mayhem. Nothing more, nothing less. Good, fun B-movie entertainment.… Expand
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robertoiglesiasMay 21, 2020
Likable characters with development:
Grant
Eric Udesky Likable characters that lack development: Ellie Unlikable and/or underdeveloped characters: Amanda Paul Billy Cooper Nash Ben Enrique Enrique's friend Mark Other problems: All of theLikable characters with development:
Grant
Eric
Udesky

Likable characters that lack development:
Ellie

Unlikable and/or underdeveloped characters:
Amanda
Paul
Billy
Cooper
Nash
Ben
Enrique
Enrique's friend
Mark

Other problems:
All of the kills are in the first 44 minutes in this 92 minutes film.
Grant and Ellie are not together.
Billy isn't killed. He could've died, but at the end they show that he's alive somehow.
Udesky dies too early.
What dinosaur killed Enrique and his friend?
How does a dinosaur crash through a strong metal gate, but can't knock down a wooden door?
Speaking dinosaur language with a fossil.
The threatening dinosaurs look a little adorable and cute, but the harmless dinosaur look scary and hideous.

3.5/10, not my favorite… Expand
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BobY.Aug 27, 2007
Yuck. just another excuse to capatilze on the success of the original movie.... everything is bad. Not even that thrilling as the characters have no respect for their surroundings throughout the entire film.... they just walk around like Yuck. just another excuse to capatilze on the success of the original movie.... everything is bad. Not even that thrilling as the characters have no respect for their surroundings throughout the entire film.... they just walk around like they're chillin in their backyards or something.… Expand
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HalfwelshmanOct 3, 2011
The Lost World wasn't a terrible sequel, and neither is Jurassic Park III. It inherits the drawbacks of the series thus far - criminal under-development of characters and a script that leaves a lot to be desired. The effects are stillThe Lost World wasn't a terrible sequel, and neither is Jurassic Park III. It inherits the drawbacks of the series thus far - criminal under-development of characters and a script that leaves a lot to be desired. The effects are still fantastic of course,and there's enough action here to keep event the most ardent dinophiles entertained. My main problem with Jurassic Park III is that without Spielberg in the director's chair, the film lags behind it's predecessors in terms of quality. Clearly all the film's budget went on the admittedly fantastic looking Spinosaurus, but unfortunately this means a lot of the rest of the film looks a little cheap. There's no hiding where the money ran out, as there is a multitude of scenes in confined spaces, most which appear to be ill-disguised studio sets. Essentially, Joe Johnston has ripped away the Jurassic Park series' blockbuster crown and replaced it with the rather less regal B-Movie paper hat, which is rather tragic.… Expand
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TyranianApr 11, 2019
Has its moments, but this is a pretty poor third film that doesn't do anything new or interesting.
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AquophisDec 29, 2011
For all its cutting-edge special effects and compelling thrills, the third Jurassic Park film installment has the feel of a B-movie, minus the Michael Bay-esque explosions and scantily clad women. The movie makes the mistake that so manyFor all its cutting-edge special effects and compelling thrills, the third Jurassic Park film installment has the feel of a B-movie, minus the Michael Bay-esque explosions and scantily clad women. The movie makes the mistake that so many other dinosaur movies make - it fails to tell a human story as well as an adventure story, and the result can easily be called the world's longest chase scene. It was merely a series of climaxes with brief and generally meaningless pauses that don't advance or contribute anything, not to mention little to no character development. While I was glad to see the pterodactyls in action, the T. rex gets hardly any screentime at all before being abruptly killed off by some bigger, badder dinosaur called Spinosaurus. I kid you not - they basically took the beloved mascot of the franchise, the one who commanded such a powerful, memorable and screen-stealing presence, and they kicked him into the dust and spat in his face. I don't care if there's another, equally-scary dinosaur to take his place - Tyrannosaurus rex was everybody's favorite dinosaur in the films, and it's oddly hearbreaking to see him cast aside for something "better" that somehow unconvincingly evaded the humans all throughout the previous film. But the worst part was the raptors. They were even smarter than the humans, and they basically controlled the whole plot. Overall, the sequel to the two greatest dinosaur movies of all time (and two of the best movies of all time) ended up as something less than extraordinary.… Expand
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Trev29Jul 3, 2013
Not magical or creative enough as the others, but still thrilling enough to be likable. You get the feeling it is a high class Syfy movie. It is a good thing they have a chance to redeem themselves with the fourth one.
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OfficialMar 8, 2014
The visuals are impressive, but it falls short compared to its predecessors. We have some intense action, and great use of CGI, but it all just feels like it's repeated.
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MonsieurEamesJul 13, 2012
The exciting moments aren't as exciting despite the improved effects. However, it was great to see all the new dinosaurs in this one and it was nice to see Dr. Grant and Ellie again.
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gzayas91Jul 21, 2018
This just middle of the road b movie. Better than Lost world, but that's not saying much. This is such a weak movie and just to be a crash grab.
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TrilobiteGJun 13, 2015
I consider this movie equal in quality to the lost world, where the lost world succeeds where this one fails is characters you actually give a damn about. Every character, even Dr.Grant, is either a money grabber, an idiot or annoying beyondI consider this movie equal in quality to the lost world, where the lost world succeeds where this one fails is characters you actually give a damn about. Every character, even Dr.Grant, is either a money grabber, an idiot or annoying beyond comprehension. However, this sequel does succeed is colourful action. The whole scene in the aviary is very unique and fun to watch as is are the many velociraptor scenes which is better than the boring dinosaur walk through in the lost world. I'd say the lost world is a milestone better in quality of cinematic intellectualness, but this one stomps all over the lost world's action less mess.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticJun 20, 2013
My least favorite of the series. Sam Neill is definitely a welcomed return, but the film itself lacks in the excitement and the magic that the first two had.
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Tessara_VejganJan 13, 2015
Rewatched it on BD. Been catching up on these BD releases of old classic movies. Not as good as the previous movies but still ok. Solid acting, ok story.
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marcmyworksJun 18, 2015
Though this film brought back its original leading man, it isn't enough to make the film worth while. It begs the question, why do people keep going back to the island and why don't they bring a heavier artillery? Without giving too muchThough this film brought back its original leading man, it isn't enough to make the film worth while. It begs the question, why do people keep going back to the island and why don't they bring a heavier artillery? Without giving too much away, the ending was rushed and ludicrous.… Expand
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bfoore90Jun 17, 2015
EASILY the worst of the sequels. The that the movie is watchable and has some enjoyable qualities but that doesn't change how bad this movie is. One of my main problems with this movie is, yes you guessed it: The Spinosaurus killing theEASILY the worst of the sequels. The that the movie is watchable and has some enjoyable qualities but that doesn't change how bad this movie is. One of my main problems with this movie is, yes you guessed it: The Spinosaurus killing the T-Rex. Yes, I know it was a sub-adult male but its still scientifically impossible for the Spinosaurus to kill a T-Rex. A single bite from a Tyrannosaurus should have ripped the things head off. The T-Rex was THE A-Pex predator of its time, yes, the Spino was larger but its diet consisted mostly of fish and it strayed away from other carnivores. Among the other things I hated in this movie were the Kirbies, particularly Mrs.Kirby who insulted the stronger female leads of the past 2 films by doing nothing but screaming and running the entire movie. However, I'm going to cut the things I hate about this movie short and focus on something I actually enjoyed, the Velociraptors and their emphasis on their communication skills between eachother. I thought it truly nailed the intelligence factor of the Velocirators.… Expand
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DrewtheDude85May 10, 2014
I am pretty mixed about this film, because while it had some good Dinosaur action, it just felt like more of the same from past Jurassic Park films. I really don't think this film needed to be made. I kind of hope that when Jurassic WorldI am pretty mixed about this film, because while it had some good Dinosaur action, it just felt like more of the same from past Jurassic Park films. I really don't think this film needed to be made. I kind of hope that when Jurassic World comes out in 2015, it will try to do something new and creative and not do something like this where it's just more of the same.… Expand
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vikesh2206Jun 13, 2015
While not as terrifying or groundbreaking as the first installment, Jurassic Park 3 is at least leaner than it's incredulous predecessor and therefore provides a better experience in the form of summer escapist entertainment.
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SythusRATINGSOct 17, 2014
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.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.… Expand
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REDWOUNov 22, 2014
One of those third installments that makes the whole trilogy (or franchise) awful, not just the movie itself. Jurassic Park III had a terrible plot, so terrible that it shouldn't have been made.
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heathermMar 21, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was so much better than I was expecting, since everyone told me it was going to be absolutely terrible. And I mean, it wasn't great, but it was really fun to watch. The dinosaurs and special effects were awesome, as always. I think one of the weaknesses of this movie is that they really quickly killed off the extraneous characters, leaving the core group of people you knew they weren't going to have die in the movie (like, the 12-year-old kid is never actually going to die). This was too bad, because one of the most fun things about the second movie was the huge number of completely extra people that could die in lots of fun and gory ways without the audience really batting an eye.

It follows the normal Jurassic Park pattern where you have a bunch of people making really terrible decisions and a lot of people scolding them for it after they get everyone else into trouble. A lot of it was predictable, but it's still fun even when you know what's going to happen. It didn't have the scary moments of the first two movies, but I'm not such a scary movie person anyway so I didn't miss them too much. Still, it was a decent end to the trilogy, and it's still left me extremely, extremely excited to see Jurassic World this summer.… Expand
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PerfectPortalJul 1, 2022
The setup has potential, particularly bringing Alan Grant to Site B, but it abandons all attempts at dignity and devolves into a brainless monster movie with ceaseless chases and countless illogical moments. The raptors have been drasticallyThe setup has potential, particularly bringing Alan Grant to Site B, but it abandons all attempts at dignity and devolves into a brainless monster movie with ceaseless chases and countless illogical moments. The raptors have been drastically redesigned, and the Spinosaurus usurping the T-rex is even more ridiculous in hindsight.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffJul 27, 2015
It took me a long time to get through this one, but now I can finally share my thoughts on 'Jurassic Park III'.

It's not directed by Steven Spielberg this time, Joe Johnston takes the director's chair and Spielberg remains as executiveIt took me a long time to get through this one, but now I can finally share my thoughts on 'Jurassic Park III'.

It's not directed by Steven Spielberg this time, Joe Johnston takes the director's chair and Spielberg remains as executive producer. I really liked "The Lost World", I understand why many didn't like it, but I enjoyed its dumb fun.

Alan Grant (Sam Neill) is back and is sent to the island by the parents (Tea Leoni and William H. Macy) of a young boy who has been missing on the island for some eight weeks.

The first thing I noticed about this film is how small-scale it is as opposed to the first two. The CGI is also questionable and the action is boring for the most part. There is very little excitement or joy in this sequel and it took me many attempts to watch it, but only now can I share my opinion.

There are also some unintentionally funny moments in the film, and we all know what that is, when Alan Grant is having a dream and imagines a dinosaur saying his name. I can see why this would be effective, but it misfired terribly.

'Jurassic Park III' is nowhere near as exciting as 'Jurassic Park' (1993), nor is it as "blockbuster driven" as 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' (1997), it's just a failed, exhausting sequel where the franchise needed a break.… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 25, 2015
Relatively speaking, Jurassic Park III is a disappointment of behemoth proportions. With Steven Spielberg gone from the director's chair (replaced by Jumanji's Joe Johnston), the Jurassic Park saga has sunk down to its B-grade monster movieRelatively speaking, Jurassic Park III is a disappointment of behemoth proportions. With Steven Spielberg gone from the director's chair (replaced by Jumanji's Joe Johnston), the Jurassic Park saga has sunk down to its B-grade monster movie roots. The concept of a human character has been replaced by a cardboard cut-out, each of which serves one of two purposes: to run away from the dinosaurs or to be eaten by them. The "synthespians" of Final Fantasy would have been perfectly at home in Jurassic Park III. There's no need whatsoever for human actors.

The first Jurassic Park was a well-paced adventure movie wrapped in a magical package that used state-of-the-art special effects and digital sound to make us believe that dinosaurs could once again roam the earth. The Lost World: Jurassic Park II, while panned in some corners, basically offered more of the same - tightly-paced action and adventure. Unfortunately, Jurassic Park III not only re-hashes the two previous outings (hapless humans hunted by hungry dinosaurs) but does it with far less style and human interest. This time around, there's no build-up to the first appearance of the dinosaurs - they're suddenly there. Character interaction, never a strong suit in the series, is worse than perfunctory - it's virtually non-existent. Every action piece is staged in a generic fashion, leaving no room for suspense or tension. And the whole movie is over so fast (sans credits, only about 1 hour, 20 minutes) that it hardly seems to have happened.

The plot, insofar as there is a plot, has paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) traveling to Isla Sorna ("Site B") as the paid guide for Paul and Amanda Kirby (William H. Macy and Téa Leoni), an estranged husband and wife searching for their son, Eric (Trevor Morgan), who is lost on the island. Grant, accompanied by his assistant, Billy Brennan (Alessandro Nivola), soon finds himself in the same kind of life-and-death situation he ended up in during the original Jurassic Park, being chased by Raptors, T-Rexs, and the "new" Spinosaurus. Also along for the ride are a few other individuals (Michael Jeter, John Diehl) who practically have "Dinosaur Fodder" stenciled on their foreheads.

It's a sad observation to note that the best scene in the movie - a reunion between Grant and his former sidekick, Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern, in a cameo) - features no dinosaurs. Everything that transpires on Isla Sorna is repetitious and largely uninteresting. Admittedly, there are some new dinosaurs (including a few that fly), but they act in basically the same way that all of the others do. The raptors have been elevated to super-genius status (they now talk to each other, albeit not in English - I was half-expecting subtitles) while our old friend, the T-Rex, has only a brief, ignoble cameo. The special effects, while still impressive, seem to have been done on the cheap - some of the dinosaurs, especially the new ones, look less polished.

urassic Park III lacks a legitimate climax - it sort of ends with a big, deus ex machina bang. This is in keeping with the film's overall poor structure. It doesn't have much of a beginning, a middle, or an ending - causing me to wonder if there was a finished script before filming started (according to comments made by two of the actors, there wasn't). The movie vainly attempts to replicate the human relationships of the first two movies: a low-key romance between two adults (Grant and Sattler in Jurassic Park; Jeff Goldblum's Ian Malcolm and Julianne Moore's Sarah Harding in The Lost World) and a adult/child bonding (Grant and Hammond's grandchildren in Jurassic Park; Malcolm and his daughter in The Lost World). In this case, however, there is no chemistry between the couple, William H. Macy and Téa Leoni, and Grant's interaction with Eric simply doesn't work. It is forced and unnatural.

The filmmakers obviously hoped that bringing back Sam Neill would lend an air of legitimacy to this production that it might not otherwise have possessed. And, to give Neill support, they have added a group of top-notch character actors - William H. Macy, Michael Jeter, John Diehl, and hunk-in-waiting Alessandro Nivola. The only serious instance of miscasting is Téa Leoni, who is farther out of her element than Julianne Moore was in The Lost World. Yet, because the characters are so thinly written, no amount of acting experience can make a difference. Given the material he has to work with, Neill can be forgiven for his lackluster performance.

At the end, Jurassic Park III leaves the door wide open for a Jurassic Park IV. I can only hope that a justifiably poor box office showing will slam that door shut with a louder thud than the sound made by an approaching T-Rex.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoJul 22, 2019
Jurassic Park III has not been a major closure of the original trilogy that began as a work of worship, despite good performances, the fact that the story is as regular and as short as the previous ones left us with a bitter end for fans andJurassic Park III has not been a major closure of the original trilogy that began as a work of worship, despite good performances, the fact that the story is as regular and as short as the previous ones left us with a bitter end for fans and non-fans and I think that does not deserve even Spielberg himself.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 9, 2016
When the series is dying due to the greatness the original Jurassic Park had, you have to wonder if the filmmakers are going to stop making anymore installments for this franchise for money and do it for the audience.
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FilmMasterEdJan 7, 2016
Relatively speaking, Jurassic Park III is a disappointment of behemoth proportions. With Steven Spielberg gone from the director's chair (replaced by Jumanji's Joe Johnston), the Jurassic Park saga has sunk down to its B-grade monster movieRelatively speaking, Jurassic Park III is a disappointment of behemoth proportions. With Steven Spielberg gone from the director's chair (replaced by Jumanji's Joe Johnston), the Jurassic Park saga has sunk down to its B-grade monster movie roots. The concept of a human character has been replaced by a cardboard cut-out, each of which serves one of two purposes: to run away from the dinosaurs or to be eaten by them. The "synthespians" of Final Fantasy would have been perfectly at home in Jurassic Park III. There's no need whatsoever for human actors.

The first Jurassic Park was a well-paced adventure movie wrapped in a magical package that used state-of-the-art special effects and digital sound to make us believe that dinosaurs could once again roam the earth. The Lost World: Jurassic Park II, while panned in some corners, basically offered more of the same - tightly-paced action and adventure. Unfortunately, Jurassic Park III not only re-hashes the two previous outings (hapless humans hunted by hungry dinosaurs) but does it with far less style and human interest. This time around, there's no build-up to the first appearance of the dinosaurs - they're suddenly there. Character interaction, never a strong suit in the series, is worse than perfunctory - it's virtually non-existent. Every action piece is staged in a generic fashion, leaving no room for suspense or tension. And the whole movie is over so fast (sans credits, only about 1 hour, 20 minutes) that it hardly seems to have happened.

The plot, insofar as there is a plot, has paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) traveling to Isla Sorna ("Site B") as the paid guide for Paul and Amanda Kirby (William H. Macy and Téa Leoni), an estranged husband and wife searching for their son, Eric (Trevor Morgan), who is lost on the island. Grant, accompanied by his assistant, Billy Brennan (Alessandro Nivola), soon finds himself in the same kind of life-and-death situation he ended up in during the original Jurassic Park, being chased by Raptors, T-Rexs, and the "new" Spinosaurus. Also along for the ride are a few other individuals (Michael Jeter, John Diehl) who practically have "Dinosaur Fodder" stenciled on their foreheads.

Jurassic Park III lacks a legitimate climax - it sort of ends with a big, deus ex machina bang. This is in keeping with the film's overall poor structure. It doesn't have much of a beginning, a middle, or an ending - causing me to wonder if there was a finished script before filming started (according to comments made by two of the actors, there wasn't). The movie vainly attempts to replicate the human relationships of the first two movies: a low-key romance between two adults (Grant and Sattler in Jurassic Park; Jeff Goldblum's Ian Malcolm and Julianne Moore's Sarah Harding in The Lost World) and a adult/child bonding (Grant and Hammond's grandchildren in Jurassic Park; Malcolm and his daughter in The Lost World). In this case, however, there is no chemistry between the couple, William H. Macy and Téa Leoni, and Grant's interaction with Eric simply doesn't work. It is forced and unnatural.

The filmmakers obviously hoped that bringing back Sam Neill would lend an air of legitimacy to this production that it might not otherwise have possessed. And, to give Neill support, they have added a group of top-notch character actors - William H. Macy, Michael Jeter, John Diehl, and hunk-in-waiting Alessandro Nivola. The only serious instance of miscasting is Téa Leoni, who is farther out of her element than Julianne Moore was in The Lost World. Yet, because the characters are so thinly written, no amount of acting experience can make a difference. Given the material he has to work with, Neill can be forgiven for his lackluster performance.

It was probably foolish to hope for something new or original to surface during the course of Jurassic Park III - after all, the formula has long been established for this sort of movie - but it shouldn't have been too much to expect a little excitement. Instead, in keeping with 2001's roster of lackluster sequels, we have been presented with something that is uninspired and obligatory. It fits right in with the likes of Crocodile Dundee in L.A., The Mummy Returns, and Dr. Dolittle 2. At the end, Jurassic Park III leaves the door wide open for a Jurassic Park IV. I can only hope that a justifiably poor box office showing will slam that door shut with a louder thud than the sound made by an approaching T-Rex.… Expand
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RickyReviewsFeb 17, 2016
Worst in the series, but still not a terrible film. At least they brought back Sam Neill right, but what the heck happened with Laura Dern?!?! The effects in this film were quite possibly the worst in any Jurassic film. The Goldblum mightWorst in the series, but still not a terrible film. At least they brought back Sam Neill right, but what the heck happened with Laura Dern?!?! The effects in this film were quite possibly the worst in any Jurassic film. The Goldblum might have been able to save this film. The film is literally FLOODED with cliches, and cheesy lines. Sad! This could've been a great film, but sadly, it isn't. Well, at least Jurassic World made up for this. Like I said, it isn't a terrible film, but isn't a great one either. If you are a true fan of the franchise (like me), then GET this movie. But, don't expect it to be anything like the original.… Expand
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FuturedirectorMar 13, 2016
Jurassic Park III is a some kind of illogical, darker, with not-much action and shorter than the originals. Fans will be disappointed, because of the not-inventive story-telling of the film, and maybe the worst of the year.
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JPSpinoRex65May 27, 2016
I have mixed feelings about this movie. I disliked all the characters except Alan Grant, but the film introduced the Spinosaurus. My feelings about the film will always be mixed, but I love the Spinosaurus.
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BerCJun 2, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The artistic medium of film is very subjective. Every audience member has a different set of criteria they use to measure their viewing experience. Not everyone shares the same set of criteria. If we did, what a bland and uninspired world this would be.

What I Personally Liked About "Jurassic Park III":
Right off the bat, the first thing I liked about this film was its premise. The idea of executing an illegal rescue operation on Isla Sorna is exciting and filled with promise. While this film doesn't live up to that promise, it was still a sound theme which deserved a better exploration. I really enjoyed seeing William H. Macy in this film. He seems to be the only cast member who's really enjoying being part of the production. The others feel like they are waiting around for their paycheck. Even Trevor Morgan seems to be phoning in his performance, particularly when compared to Ariana Richards and Joseph Mazzello in the first film. The action surrounding the dinosaurs is also decent. Much like the initial outing, there is a heightened sense of danger and this constant threat to our cinematic inhabitants is something the second movie was sorely missing. Of course, the large beasts don't seem to be as detailed or as lifelike as in the first two features, so that does hamper the carnage a bit.

What I Personally Disliked About "Jurassic Park III":
Where to begin, oh where to begin? I'm not a fan of the pacing of the film before they hit Isla Sorna. The build is drawn out considerably, especially when one takes into consideration that the film is only ninety minutes long. I'm also not a fan of the pacing when they arrive on Isla Sorna either. Seriously, ninety minutes are not long enough to capture the wonder and the tension of a story such as this. The convenient "quick save" ending with Ellie Satler as well as the final confrontation with the Velociraptors don't sit well at all. Most of the faults lie in the direction of Joe Johnston, whose biggest claim to fame prior was "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." He should have stayed with the more buffoonish action/family pictures such as that and "Jumanji" instead of attempting to step into the summer blockbuster shoes of Steven Spielberg, which he was certainly not qualified to do. Some of that blame has to lie on the shoulders of the screenplay writers, too. Peter Buchman, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor have fashioned something that resembles the cartoon equivalent of a "Jurassic Park" spectacular. It feels like it started off as a direct-to-DVD sequel with its characters that seem more like caricatures than anything else.

My Overall Impression of "Jurassic Park III":
For all of its impressive faults, if you turn off your brain function, this third entrant into the deadly dinosaur franchise is only slightly less enjoyable than its 1997 predecessor (though that's not saying much).… Expand
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MasterRileyAug 9, 2016
Jurassic Park III is still an enjoyable ride but does at times feel like the same movie we've already seen. The characters and writing aren't as fleshed out and interesting this time around. The action set pieces at times feel over the topJurassic Park III is still an enjoyable ride but does at times feel like the same movie we've already seen. The characters and writing aren't as fleshed out and interesting this time around. The action set pieces at times feel over the top just for the sake of being over the top, but it is still an enjoyable action flick. The special effects don't reach the same level of quality compared to the first two either but are still good for 2001.… Expand
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Joshinatir2200Jun 23, 2018
JP3 feels like a very unnecessary and unremarkable retread of The Lost World. It does feature a fantastic introduction scene to the Spinosaurus, but from there it all goes downhill. If anything it feels like a parody of the first film, withJP3 feels like a very unnecessary and unremarkable retread of The Lost World. It does feature a fantastic introduction scene to the Spinosaurus, but from there it all goes downhill. If anything it feels like a parody of the first film, with completely unlikable characters and a predictable, cheap ending.… Expand
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GorbaxDec 2, 2017
Jurassic Park 3 has a decent cast, is shot well enough, and is at times mildly engaging, but it's subpar CGI and weak plot become unforgivable as the mediocre-bad movie drags on. It has positive aspects, but they can't overcome the flaws.
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Miles_SDec 3, 2017
Jurassic Park 3 has a decent cast, is shot well enough, and is at times mildly engaging, but it's subpar CGI and weak plot become unforgivable as the mediocre-bad movie drags on. It has positive aspects, but they can't overcome the flaws
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JamesdaGreatFeb 11, 2018
THIS MOVIE IS OK. There's nothing entirely wrong with it, it is just a Jurassic Park sequel we didn't want. It had laughable acting, terrible CGI, and a completely forgettable story. But it does have Sam Neil in it and some scary scenes, soTHIS MOVIE IS OK. There's nothing entirely wrong with it, it is just a Jurassic Park sequel we didn't want. It had laughable acting, terrible CGI, and a completely forgettable story. But it does have Sam Neil in it and some scary scenes, so that's good.… Expand
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Highlander372Jul 11, 2018
Jurassic Park III is one of those movies where the writers were thinking “Hey! These Jurassic fans don’t want a coherent story! They just want to see people run away from dinosaurs! Right?!” Wrong! Jurassic Park III is arguably the worst inJurassic Park III is one of those movies where the writers were thinking “Hey! These Jurassic fans don’t want a coherent story! They just want to see people run away from dinosaurs! Right?!” Wrong! Jurassic Park III is arguably the worst in the trilogy. The story is forgettable, the characters are insufferable except for Alan Grant and Eric. Jurassic Park III is an extremely disappointing third movie in the franchise but not terrible.… Expand
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ErikTheCriticOct 14, 2018
This film falls heavily short, to the point where certain scenes are laughably bad and ridiculous.
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jonslowJan 11, 2019
disappointed. should be better than this. disappointed. should be better than this.
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SerchvazJul 3, 2019
It's no good as the first one, but also is a little worse that the second one, the plot is terrible, the performance is also bad, but if you love dinosaurs, this film will like you.
It's not a masterpiece, more like a popcorn dinosaur movie.
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Barbara_BarusJan 26, 2020
Jurassic Park 3 is not a bad movie, but if you look at the incredible first movie and a surprising sequel, 2001 movie will look very secondary for you with a little absurd starting and absolutely disgusting visual for 2001 but it was good toJurassic Park 3 is not a bad movie, but if you look at the incredible first movie and a surprising sequel, 2001 movie will look very secondary for you with a little absurd starting and absolutely disgusting visual for 2001 but it was good to see our old heroes again Better rewatch the first movie… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Dec 31, 2022
No longer a theme park. People still go to the island. A small group gets stranded on the island, and encounters the dinosaurs.
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geewahJul 21, 2022
Add a few new dinosaurs to a cut and paste chase movie and we get Jurassic Park III. Dull, predictable and not worth your time. The dino's looked good though.
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abundariMar 1, 2022
the worst of the original jurassic park trilogy, Horrible acting with just straight up unacceptable performances, lazy writing, and incoherent jumbled mess of a story
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AV-Apr 28, 2022
same as the previous movie for me. they mention baryonyx which is my favorite dinosaur. so therefore, 4/10
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HowToBenJun 10, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whenever I re-watch the Jurassic Park saga I always end up saying to myself: ‘Do I have to watch this film?’ Then I reluctantly do and I remember why it is really bad. Then I get into it and I’m like this is alright, then the raptors let the humans who stole their offspring live, for no reason other than Grant being able to poorly attempt their language

48/100

I could and I personally would give this a lower rating but because it’s still a fairly high-budget movie I will give it some credit. The visuals are, for the most part still top-notch, the dinosaurs look good in most scenes. I will say, the herbivores look way worse than the dinosaurs did in 93” which is pretty damning The story is lame. I have no idea why Sam Neill reprised his role for this 90-minute rip-off. This movie is just so half-arsed. It’s like when you start a youtube video and just shove a bunch of bare-minimum content in after the first half expecting it all to just magically work. In the case of JPIII that is not the case, it just sucks.

It has entertaining moments but the Kirby’s are painful, I hate their characters, Eric is the typical anomaly for a failing family and OF COURSE they all live happily ever after at the end. I’m bored writing this, I hate this film, it’s boring, lazy, and unimaginative.… Expand
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SuperbaDMIkeJun 15, 2022
This movie rushes in runtime and is already more trash than Jurassic Park II.
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maskedrider29Oct 24, 2022
Not a great film, doesn't really feel like it belongs with the other films, but Sam Neill returns so that was a plus, but the story overall is pretty stupid and far-fetched. Also, not happy with where the characters of Alan and Ellie ended up.
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PseudocriticDec 5, 2022
Jurassic Park III es una secuela innecesaria la cuál extiende de forma patética la franquicia, sin duda la peor de la trilogía, el Spinosaurus como nuevo antagonista impone y innova, aunque tiene un comportamiento poco natural
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oneofjwNov 24, 2022
Its again, alright. But with the power of nostalgia, any bad movie can be good.
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