Twenty years ago this June (Yes, it’s been twenty years.
Face it, you’re old), Steven Spielberg’s JURASSIC PARK stomped its way into an
unsuspecting and unprepared world; utilizing brand new visual-effects
technology (called CGI), which quickly ushered in a new era of filmmaking. Here
in 2013, the film once again takes advantage of new movie-tech, this time in
the form of 3D.
Successful films converted to 3D only work if the film is
shot right in the first place. 3D is not all about the things that fly out at
you (although that’s fun too); what really makes it work is depth, and since
all filmmakers should be shooting for depth-of-field in the first place, the
added third-dimension should enhance that depth and create an immersive
experience. With that said, it is fair to say that JURASSIC PARK was
masterfully put together way back in 1993. The 3D conversion literally drops
you in the middle of the action and the quiet moments. It doesn’t matter of you
are looking at a herd of graceful dinosaurs or staring down a hungry T-Rex, you
are in the thick of it all and getting caught up in every moment. Even the
intimate scenes inside vehicles or an ice-cream table have a surprising depth
to them. The 3D picture still has muted colors, however night-time scenes don’t
suffer and things are still visible. Clearly the 3D tech still has a ways to go
before it can show us a film’s natural vibrant colors, but oddly enough, after
a while you do get used to it.
As we all know, the way a movie sounds is just as important,
if not more important than the way a movie looks. If you’ve seen JURASSIC PARK
on the big screen before, that’s great. But it is a fact to say that you have
never heard the film like this. The
re-mastered digital soundtrack will absolutely have you holding on your butt
and the butts sitting next to you. The squeals, yelps, shrieks, and songs of
the dinosaurs are unbelievably crisp and clear, and the blood-curdling roar of
the T-Rex is enough for anyone to empty their bowels. From impact-tremors to
the buzzing of insects, JURASSIC PARK has never sounded better. On top of all
that, John Williams’ magnificent music sounds incredible.
What all this adds up to is a wonderful experience at the
theatre. The great moments in JURASSIC PARK, and there are many of them, are
doubled if not tripled in their power. Adding to the fun is sharing JURASSIC
PARK with others. Seeing it in the theatre makes for a unique communal
experience; whether the theatre is packed with old(er) lovers of the film or
newcomers who have never seen it on the big screen, the experience can and will
bring laughs and a few yelps. This is an adventure 65 million-and-twenty-years
in the making, and well worth taking.
BOTTOM LINE: See it
I agree with you 110%. Loved it back in 1993 on the big screen, and I was floored by it on Friday in 3D!
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