“Jurassic Park” was a movie that
heavily influenced me as a young adult. I know you're supposed to be
influenced by something more 'deep' like “Citizen Kane” or
generational like “Easy Rider” and “The Breakfast Club,” but
for me, it was “Jurassic Park.” I guess it just came along at the
point in my life when I was looking for something.
That's what makes “Jurassic Park”
so magnificent in a less-than-dinosaur-sized obvious way. Each
character in that movie really has a personal quest – whether it's
to find understanding in a parent's divorce or to achieve validation
of a scientific theory.
“Jurassic Park” was also the first
movie with truly believable CGI (computer generated images). I was
truly able to suspend my disbelief enough to buy the story.
Additionally, it's one of the only movies that is actually better
than the book.
As a fan of the female scientist
archetype, I'm also impressed by Laura Dern's performance every time
I see the movie. At this point in my life, I especially appreciate
the career-oriented Dr. Ellie Sattler – she wants to continue to
pursue paleobotany, but she'd like to settle down, too.
To me, “Jurassic Park” will always
remind of summer and science; it was the first movie I went to see in
the theaters multiple times, and I look forward to seeing it again in
3-D soon.
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