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Jurassic Park III

Play trailer 1:05 Poster for Jurassic Park III PG-13 2001 1h 31m Adventure Action Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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After being persuaded by a wealthy businessman to conduct an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, InGen's second site for a failed Jurassic Park experiment, Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) discovers the true reason for his invitation. A tragic accident maroons the party of seven, and they must attempt to escape with their lives.
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Jurassic Park III is darker and faster than its predecessors, but that doesn't quite compensate for the franchise's continuing creative decline.

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Joe Williams St. Louis Post-Dispatch A roaring success. Rated: 3/4 Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald The third film is neither as scary nor as serious as the first two. It borrows heavily from its predecessors and the Alien series, and runs out of energy. Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Jack Mathews New York Daily News Still, JP3 suffers from second-sequel fatigue and lacks a star who can boost its energy. Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Steve Persall Tampa Bay Times We've grown too accustomed to computers and puppets defying evolution. Rated: C+ Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Bob Ross Tampa Tribune A desultory sequel disguised as a thrill ride. Rated: C- Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Nanciann Cherry Toledo Blade The dinosaurs are still scary, and the special effects are often grand, but the sense of wonder and awe are gone. Rated: 2/5 Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Spencer B Sure, Jurassic Park III is mostly remembered for its talking dream raptor, Téa Leoni’s constant shrieking, and the unceremonious dethroning of the T. rex to make way for the Spinosaurus. But beneath the memes lies a seriously underrated entry in the series. With an endearing performance from William H. Macy as Paul Kirby, some wonderfully atmospheric set pieces, and plenty of fun, pulpy action, it’s far from the worst of the bunch, just a little campier than most. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/25 Full Review Sebastian D It doesn’t match the emotional or thematic depth of Spielberg’s originals, and the plot leans on simpler, familiar tropes. But these flaws barely dent its appeal. The tight pacing, stellar cast, and relentless action make Jurassic Park III a fantastic, underrated chapter. It’s a must-watch for Jurassic fans craving a fast, fun, dino-charged ride. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/21/25 Full Review Tj A. Oof. Characters make the dumbest, head scratching decisions. The plot was kind of there but ultimately was lacking. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review Hayleigh P. Definitely the best dinosaur movie I’ve ever seen! And it has THE FRANK GALLAGHER in it? (I can’t believe he is 51 in this he looks MAYBE 32.) But definitely the best one I’ve ever seen. And the ending warmed my heart, the pterodactyls who were all locked in a huge cage for who knows how long are finally free melts my heart so bad 😫. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Ricardo B O enfraquecimento da chama criativa da saga "Jurassic Park" (1993-2025) começa a dar seus primeiros indícios aqui, no primeiro filme da franquia não dirigido por Steven Spielbeg. "Jurassic Park III" tem uma duração mais curta e apresenta um ritmo mais acelerado, mas esse foco em ação pouco faz para mascarar a narrativa rasa e os personagens superficiais. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After being persuaded by a wealthy businessman to conduct an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, InGen's second site for a failed Jurassic Park experiment, Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) discovers the true reason for his invitation. A tragic accident maroons the party of seven, and they must attempt to escape with their lives.
Director
Joe Johnston
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy, Larry J. Franco
Screenwriter
Peter Buchman, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, Michael Crichton
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Universal International Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Intense Sci-Fi Terror)
Genre
Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 18, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 2, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$181.2M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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