This movie is a time-bending psychological thriller that plays out more like modern Shakespeare than any of its contemporaries. It blends mystery, romance, and thriller in a nice overall package, but is too strange to have the staying power it could have. The film goes in more for character drama than rational explanation by the end, which is fun but nothing more.
Closest comparison: It’s like Wuthering Heights by way of Wolf (1994).
Setting: Drama
Plot: Sci-Fi
Tone: Mystery
What is there to say about Jurassic Park? It’s a timeless classic. Almost all of the special effects are practical and flawless, and the few CGI shots hold up surprisingly well. The tone impeccably rides the line between pop horror and family adventure with aplomb. The plot, dialog, delivery, and cinematography are each so masterfully crafted that almost every scene is culturally iconic.
Closest comparison: It’s like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by way of The Lost World (1960).
Setting: Exploration
Plot: Horror
Tone: Adventure
