The Film Thread

[Alan]

I'm not sure I understand your stance here.

The original JP is, in fact, a classic piece of cinema.

 

[Johnny75]

The original JP is, in fact, a classic piece of cinema.

Have you been on crystal meth this afternoon Alan? The state of your posts.

 

[Alan]

Have you been on crystal meth this afternoon Alan? The state of your posts.

The original is considered a classic by film buffs.

 

[Johnny75]

The original is considered a classic by film buffs.

The original isn't even original. And which film buffs are these?

Try Westworld (1973) which is the film JP is based on.

 

[slink]

The original isn't even original. And which film buffs are these?

Try Westworld (1973) which is the film JP is based on.

Wasn't JP based on the book of the same name?

 

[Johnny75]

Wasn't JP based on the book of the same name?

Indeed. The Director and writer of Westworld is Michael Crichton who then went on to write JP nearly two decades later. He is quoted as using Westworld as a plot vehicle for JP.

 

[PPB]

Whiplash. Powerful and for most of the film,intense, and at times why would someone put up with that crap.9/10 for me.

 

[Alan]

The original isn't even original. And which film buffs are these?

Try Westworld (1973) which is the film JP is based on.

*sigh*

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_park/reviews/

And I'm sure you can look up easily enough the way JP's SFX work forever changed filmmaking.

 

[Johnny75]

*sigh*

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_park/reviews/

And I'm sure you can look up easily enough the way JP's SFX work forever changed filmmaking.

You might want to read some of those reviews and scores Alan, they're making you and your *sigh* look silly.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

The original JP is, in fact, a classic piece of cinema.

There story and base idea hardly paints the picture of a complex piece of film though does it? Dinosaur based theme park, big shock things go wrong, gruesome dinosaur vs. humans carnage occurs. It's all pretty predictable stuff but it's still entertaining, I really don't see how the latest incarnation is really any different from the original.

 

[Langers]

To sort of stick up for Alan here, the original IS groundbreaking in terms of the technology available at the time. And there are some classic Spielberg moments such as the water on the dashboard when the T-Rex approaches etc.

But also, saying the new one is 'campy' is one thing, but surely so is the original to some extent? A lot of Ian Malcolm's dialogue is classic cheese.

I still absolutely love the original - it's a superb film with some amazing moments.

 

[Johnny75]

I don't disagree it's a superb film with iconic moments but to call it a 'classic' is utter nonsense.

 

[Langers]

I don't disagree it's a superb film with iconic moments but to call it a 'classic' is utter nonsense.

It IS a classic in terms of blockbuster type films.

It probably isn't in terms of the whole history of films however.

 

[Johnny75]

I guess so, but some people class Titanic and Independence Day as classic blockbusters too.

 

[Langers]

I guess so, but some people class Titanic and Independence Day as classic blockbusters too.

I guess at the time they were (atrocious plots and acting aside) - but they've both aged badly. Jurassic Park still has something about it 20+ years later, even though the technology has moved on considerably.

 

[Templeton Peck]

I don't disagree it's a superb film with iconic moments but to call it a 'classic' is utter nonsense.

Yes.

As you've already said Westworld is a far better film and a lot closer to 'classic' than Jurassic Park. The bit where the girl sorts out the computer is hilariously awful.

 

[Alan]

It IS a classic in terms of blockbuster type films.

It probably isn't in terms of the whole history of films however.

For its impact on the industry overall I think it should be classed that way.

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

Going to see Jurassic World at 6pm, really excited! I remember my mum taking us to the cinema to see the original JP when it came out, being dumbstruck by the sheer loudness in the room when the T- Rex bellowed. I think in years to come JP will be recognised as a classic, there has never been another film like it in the monster genre.

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

Really enjoyed Jurassic World! The first half hour was dull as you get introduced to some annoying characters, but the rest was great. Much more action in this one, dinosaurs looked slicker and the story is good. However it definitely lacked Spielbergs touch, some of the script is beyond corny and certain scenes are obvious, there's no twists.

For bubblegum blockbuster action it's top notch.

 

[The Bear]

I was put off from the clip on Graham Norton of Pratt facing down three raptors and basically standing there with his arms out going "woah there" to stop them attacking him. Yeah right, you'd be ripped apart before you even said woah.