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Dr. Alan Grant is once again facing loss of currency to fund his paleontology research, as his research assistant Billy Brennan. A couple approach's Dr. Grant, Amanda Kirby and Paul Kirby, with a proposition to do something once in a lifetime. Flying over the Isla Sorna to see the dinosaurs. Dr. Grant agrees with the promise of a large amount of money to fund his research. He goes on the trip, facing his past fears, accompanied with some of the Kirby's friends. After the plane lands it becomes apparent that the Kirby's have alternate motives, and that Isla Sorna isn't going to let them live without a fight.Okay, this film is missing two familiar elements that were in the other two films; Steven Spielberg and Michael Crichton's novel. So, naturally this film has a different tone and different effects (including a new logo). This film was directed by Joe Johnston with some assistant from Steven Spielberg. Michael Crichton wrote the screenplay, but didn't write a novel for this film. Much paler colors were used for this film. The dinosaurs looked visually different from the other films. The new style kind of plays off other lizard animal traits. There is also nearly no human dinosaur contact in this film. It helps with the special effects. They do have a new dinosaur-a Spinosaurus. There is an awesome battle between it and the T-Rex. The Spinosaurus is a bad-ass, but something about just seemed too over the top. The story also focuses more on characterization rather than the dinosaurs. The dinosaur's are kind of a side note which is different from the other films. It's a good story line, but turning attention away from the dinosaurs makes them less frightening in some way. The vocalization of the velociraptor's was terrifyingly well done.
Sam Neil returns to his role of Dr. Alan Grant. He explores the character more in depth in this film. His character is really molded, and this really shows his acting. Alessandro Nivola plays the role of Billy Brennan. He creates a character who does things on a whim of good intentions. He plays the counter to Dr. Grant, and does great. William H. Macy plays the role of Paul Kirby. This character is similar to some of his other roles in that he keeps the same acting style. It works for this character. Tea Leoni plays the role of Amanda Kirby, and proves that she can hold her own among the men. She is also the horror screaming female character. She brings a heart to her acting in this film. Trevor Morgan, Erik Kirby, is the child actor in this film. There has always been a child, or two, in all of the other films. His character is different in that he is resourceful, and clever. He manages to survive alone against unfathomable odds. He had talent as a child actor that carried on into a small acting career. Bruce A. Young, M.B. Nash, is a the humorous character brought in for protection. His role is small, but he really turned it into a memorable character.
I give this film a 10 out of 10 stars! It has a great story, and good special effects with the dinosaurs. The Spinosaurus was too much, but was bad-ass on screen.
Answer to last blog: Director Paul Feig directed the films Bridesmaids, and Knocked Up.
Que: What film made William H. Macy infamous?
No Country For Old Men
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Fargo
Face/Off
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