Jurassic Park Trilogy (1993)

Jurassic Park is my favorite movie of all time, and I wanted to purchase the 4-disc box set with all of the films. JP set the benchmark for future films with its tremendous special effects and frighteningly real animatronics. This box set includes the Special Editions of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and Jurassic Park 3. Each of these discs are loaded with special features. In addition to these discs, there is a bonus disc titled: Beyond Jurassic Park. This includes even more additional footage for each of the three films. What's great about the set is that each film comes in its own case which fits in an attractive 4-disc box. Jurassic Park was a tremendously entertaining piece of cinema that still sets the benchmark for how special effects should look. In addition to this breakthrough, the story is excellent as well as the character development. The combination of the excellent actors in the film only made the film better. Although it varies from the book in quite a few ways, Spielberg does well with JP's direction. The dvd is loaded with over an hour of extras including a long segment called "The Making of Jurassic Park". Film Rating: 10 out of 10DVD Rating: 10 out of 10 The Lost World disappointed many JP fans with its surprising San Diego ending. After reading the Michael Crichton novel first, this film pales in comparison. Despite this, Spielberg once again does a solid job of adding his own twist to the film. At least he develops the character and makes you care about most of them. The special effects have improved other the previous film as well as the archaelogical knowledge I watched this film again when I got this box set a few days ago. I was quite impressed by the visuals and the acting. I guess I was so bitter about the film not being like the novel it ruined things for me. After having a clear mind, I thoroughly enjoyed The Lost World. This disc also has a "Making Of" feature that lasts nearly an hour. Also includes over an hour of total special features.Film Rating : 8 out of 10DVD Rating: 10 out of 10 Jurassic Park 3 is a pile of garbage. The story stinks and the acting stinks. The ending could have been one of the dumbest things I have ever seen. Casting was terrible: William H. Macy and Tea Leoni??? Wow!! I enjoyed Sam Neil playing Alan Grant but that was about it. The special effects are once again amazing but it doesnt really help the film. There is no suspense or terror in this film. It seems to me that new director Joe Johnston wanted to have pointless action scene after pointless action scene to keep audiences on their toes. I didnt care about any of the character's lives and it seemed like the characters didn't care about their own lives either. They were like "oh crap, a T-Rex". Like it was a joke to have some huge prehistoric beast chasing after them!! Renowned archaeologist Jack Horner worked closely with the film crew to make sure that the dinos were accurate and up to date. Without his input or development, this would have been worse. I really hope that Spielberg directs the 4th film whenever they start filming. Tons of special features that are more interesting than the film itself.Film Rating: 5 out of 10DVD Rating: 8 out of 10 This box set is no longer produced, so it may be hard to get ahold of. Don't get the JP Adventure Pack because it only has the three discs by themselves. You can probably get the Jurassic Park Trilogy new or used on Amazon.com or ebay.com for $30-$60. It's worth it if you are a Jurassic Park fan.