Jurassic Park III

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Jurassic Park III

PG-13

2001

1h 31m

Adventure

Action

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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Steve Persall

Tampa Bay Times

We've grown too accustomed to computers and puppets defying evolution.

Rated: C+

Jun 25, 2025

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Bob Ross

Tampa Tribune

A desultory sequel disguised as a thrill ride.

Rated: C-

Jun 25, 2025

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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

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Timothy K.

Underrated and it’s my favorite Jurassic Park movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/25

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Beb S.

My favorite film from the original trilogy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/25

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Isabelle H

Unrealistic storyline, no wonder or awe. Lacks suspense and emotion. The only good character is Alan Grant. Makes no sense! Can't compare to the first two movies.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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Ethan 1.

Call it stupidity, call it nostalgia (I was 11!!!) but I love this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/25

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Nicholas t

jurassic park III is not a good jurassic park movie the lost world jurassic park movie is better then III

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/25

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Oliver J

Critics Consensus: “Shorter, sharper, and louder, Jurassic Park III delivers plenty of dino action but little of the awe or depth that made the original a classic.” Joe Johnston takes the reins for the third installment, steering the franchise into pure thrill-ride territory. Clocking in at a brisk pace, Jurassic Park III wastes no time unleashing teeth, claws, and chaos. The new star of the show—the menacing Spinosaurus—brings fresh danger and some of the series’ most intense set pieces, from the airplane crash to the river chase. Sam Neill’s return as Dr. Alan Grant provides a welcome dose of continuity and gravitas, grounding the story amid the nonstop action. However, thin character development and a predictable plot keep the film from achieving the emotional or intellectual spark of its predecessors. While it may not break new ground, Jurassic Park III succeeds as a lean, action-packed adventure that satisfies those simply looking for dinosaurs on the rampage—and sometimes, that’s enough. Verdict: A serviceable sequel with plenty of bite but not much brains. Three stars for solid thrills and nostalgic fun.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/30/25

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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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