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Jurassic Park III

Play trailer 1:05 Poster for Jurassic Park III PG-13 2001 1h 31m Adventure Action Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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After being persuaded by a wealthy businessman to conduct an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, InGen's second site for a failed Jurassic Park experiment, Dr. Alan Grant discovers the true reason for his invitation. A tragic accident maroons the party of seven, and they must attempt to escape with their lives.

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Jurassic Park III is darker and faster than its predecessors, but that doesn't quite compensate for the franchise's continuing creative decline.

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Joe Williams St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jun 25
3/4
A roaring success. Go to Full Review
Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald Jun 25
The third film is neither as scary nor as serious as the first two. It borrows heavily from its predecessors and the Alien series, and runs out of energy. Go to Full Review
Jack Mathews New York Daily News Jun 25
2.5/4
Still, JP3 suffers from second-sequel fatigue and lacks a star who can boost its energy. Go to Full Review
Steve Persall Tampa Bay Times Jun 25
C+
We've grown too accustomed to computers and puppets defying evolution. Go to Full Review
Bob Ross Tampa Tribune Jun 25
C-
A desultory sequel disguised as a thrill ride. Go to Full Review
Nanciann Cherry Toledo Blade Jun 25
2/5
The dinosaurs are still scary, and the special effects are often grand, but the sense of wonder and awe are gone. Go to Full Review
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Warren V @Warren187 4d Me and my brother love this underrated Gem, a very underrated entry in the Jurassic Franchise, the jungle setting is just fantastic, the Spinosaurus is a very good villain, the CGI hasn't aged terribly, the raptors were such a neat part, though I find some characters annoying as fuck, and the story lacking at times, and the pacing has a problem too, but overall, I really enjoyed this more than The Lost World See more Jack S @JackSV 4d I like the Dinos and Sam Neil's performance. Could have liked it more if the Curbies weren't scripted as stupid and bad parents. See more Michael R 4d Don’t care about these fun haters, it’s a great time through and through See more Chris P @Xiao_Proxies 5d Jurassic Park III is an energetic but ultimately underwhelming addition to the franchise. While it offers bursts of tension and impressive creature effects, it lacks the grandeur, thematic weight, and emotional engagement of the first two entries. The film's strongest asset is undoubtedly the return of Dr. Alan Grant, played once again with stoic charm by Sam Neill. His presence adds a welcome thread of continuity and credibility. However, the narrative is thin and feels like an afterthought. With a runtime barely surpassing 90 minutes, Jurassic Park III rushes through its plot with minimal character development and little room for emotional stakes. Supporting characters are largely forgettable, and the dialogue often borders on clunky. That said, it's not without merit. For fans who simply want dinosaurs, chaos, and a fast-paced survival story, it delivers. But for those seeking the world-building and moral complexity of its predecessors, it falls disappointingly short. See more Amber W @RT99204035 6d Its characters, story and dinosaurs are a big step down from its predecessors, but the return of Alan Grant and the appearance of the Spinosaurus make it a moderate sequel. See more This_is_for_gohan T @RT11633494 Mar 31 It is one of the coolest movies! If you like dinosaurs and fiction films then this film is a must watch. 5 star See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After being persuaded by a wealthy businessman to conduct an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, InGen's second site for a failed Jurassic Park experiment, Dr. Alan Grant discovers the true reason for his invitation. A tragic accident maroons the party of seven, and they must attempt to escape with their lives.
Director
Joe Johnston
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy, Larry J. Franco
Screenwriter
Peter Buchman, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, Michael Crichton
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Universal International Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Intense Sci-Fi Terror)
Genre
Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 18, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 2, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$181.2M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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